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DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 was an amazing gathering of innovation, collaboration, and community spirit. Over the course of four days, participants came together to explore the latest in Drupal technology, share insights, and contribute to the future of the platform. Each day brought a wealth of insightful sessions and BoFs covering a wide range of topics. Whether you attended in person or couldn't make it, here’s a recap of the key highlights from each day.

Barcelona is a vibrant and welcoming city, offering a mix of history, culture, and fun. However, like any major city, it’s essential to stay aware of your surroundings to avoid minor inconveniences, particularly when it comes to pickpockets. With a few simple precautions, you can fully enjoy your time while keeping yourself and your belongings safe. Here’s how to do it.

We’re excited to introduce Mónica Rikić, an acclaimed electronic artist and creative coder. Get ready to explore Mónica’s innovative approach in her keynote, 'Coding Beyond Functionality: Altering Technologies Through Artistic Research.' Discover her journey and get inspired for what’s to come!

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Theódór Ragnar Gíslason will take the stage at the CCIB auditorium in Barcelona with his keynote session, 'Building Safer Digital Communities - The Mission of Defend Iceland.' Learn more about his journey and get a sneak peek into his talk.

 

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Barcelona is a modern city dedicated to sustainability, aiming to reduce pollution, alleviate traffic congestion, and promote a healthier urban environment. As you join us for DrupalCon Barcelona 2024, we encourage you to opt for sustainable transportation options. 

Whether you're commuting to the conference or exploring the vibrant city, here are some eco-friendly ways to get around:

Make the most of your visit to Barcelona for DrupalCon Europe from September 24-27 by also enjoying the traditional La Mercè festival. 

This local event is a great way to experience the culture and excitement of Barcelona. La Mercè is the annual festival of the city of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. It has been an official city holiday since 1871. The festival takes place from 20 - 24 September, with its main celebration day on 24 September.

The Drupal Business Survey investigate the trends in the digital market, in particular from service provides involved with the open source DXP Drupal. Digital agencies from all over the world participate in the yearly survey. Business insights on market share and growth opportunities are shared in a comprehensive report. The results are presented at DrupalCon Europe, the international Drupal conference. Digital business owners from all over the world are invited to participate. 

 

According to the sustainability report from DrupalCon Lille 2023 by Terra Verde, transport accounted for 93.7% of the event's carbon footprint. 

While traveling is unavoidable, we are listing here some tips and recommendations that you may consider to reduce your environmental impact for DrupalCon Barcelona 2024.

At DrupalCon Lille 2023, the DrupalCon Europe organizers decided to embark on a new journey towards a more sustainable event. We joined forces with Terra Verde, a sustainability consultancy agency, to guide and support us along the way.
Several initiatives have been implemented to have a positive impact on our environment and enhance the experience of our participants. While this approach was far from easy, we are convinced that it is essential for the future of DrupalCon Europe, the industry, and, quite simply, our planet as we know it.

Get Ready for the Next Driesnote at DrupalCon Barcelona!

Recently at DrupalCon Portland 2024, Dries Buytaert announced a thrilling new project called Drupal Starshot. This initiative redefines the default version of Drupal by building in tools for easy installation and extensibility from the browser, right from the start.