DrupalCon for Community Members

Drupal’s passionate community sets us apart. We are special because we care - not only about Drupal - but about each other. DrupalCon allows attendees to meet, engage, and understand the culture of our amazing community through many types of programming. Here are ways to meet the community as well as get involved in the project - plus, make special friendships along the way!

Community Summit

Join us on Monday, April 9 at DrupalCon Nashville for a One Day UnConference dedicated to exploring the issues that matter most to the Drupal community. Learn more here.

Pre-note

Enjoy this theatrical introduction to Drupal and the community on Tuesday, April 10 at 8:00 AM CT on the main stage before the Driesnote.

Driesnote

DrupalCon commences Tuesday morning with the Driesnote, where Dries Buytaert, Drupal Founder and Project Lead, expounds on the future of digital experiences and the State of Drupal. 

Dries Q&A

Attend a session where the community and Dries Buytaert engage in a lively Q&A. 

Building Community

This track focuses on ways in which we can strengthen and grow our community. 

• So you have a Code of Conduct... now what?
• Growing Our Tribes: Creating Sustainable Micro-Communities in Drupal and how you can help
• Making Inclusion Happen Through Mentoring
• Find more sessions here
• Plus, participate in 30-50 minute discussions on key topics such as camp organizing, diversity & inclusion, and sprint mentoring

Core Conversations

This track fosters discussion with Drupal contributors, determining how to take Drupal to the next level.

• Core Accessibility: Building Inclusivity into the Drupal Project
• Drupal Core Auto-Update Architecture
• Find more sessions here

Sprints

Join the community and contribute back to the project with code, documentation, or any other topic that moves Drupal forward. If you are new to contribution, there are mentor programs to help you take the first step. Learn more about sprints here.

• April 9-12: 104A-C at Music City Center
• April 13: Sprint Day - General Sprints, Mentored Core Sprint, First-Time Sprinter Workshop at Music City Center

Social Events

Mix and mingle all week at fun community events like the ones below. Get full details here.

• First time attendee Happy Hour - Monday, April 9. Meet your peers and the Drupal community
• Opening Reception - Monday April 9. Kick off the conference in the exhibit hall
• Women in Drupal  - Tuesday, April 10. Celebrate our diverse community.
• Trivia Night - Test your Drupal knowledge in a fun community night. Newcomers to Drupal are very welcome and you earn your trivia team extra points!
• Sponsored events throughout the week.