DrupalCon Portland
May 6-9, 2024
DrupalCon is the place to be for everyone who builds with and benefits from Drupal. See you in the City of Roses!
About
DrupalCon Portland is the premier Drupal event for developers, marketers, agency leaders, and business decision makers. Each year, we get together to learn about and share the latest Drupal developments and contribute to the future of the platform. Join us to get an inside look at the world of Drupal, Acquia’s own innovations in the Drupal-sphere, and see how to use Drupal to launch better digital experiences.
As a Presenting Sponsor, Acquia is excited to bring you our team of Drupal experts, informative content, and social spirit. We’re bringing a fantastical element to the Drupal & Dragons theme and our booth will be a spectacle. Be sure to stop by, check out our featured sessions, and join our community party!
Attend Our Sessions
Monday, May 6
Save Time Upgrading From Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 Using Retrofit
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM PDT
Presented by Matt Glaman, Principal Software Engineer at Acquia
Monday, May 6
Driesnote
10:45 AM -11:45 AM PDT
Presented by Dries Buytaert, Founder, Chief Technology & Strategy Officer - Acquia
Monday, May 6
Drupal’s Next Leap: Configuration Validation
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM PDT
Presented by Wim Leers, Senior Principal Software Engineer at Acquia
Tuesday, May 7
Drupal 11 Deep Dive: What’s New, How to Prepare
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM PDT
Presented by Gábor Hojtsy, Principal Community Product Manager at Acquia
Tuesday, May 7
Protecting Your Site With Automatic Updates
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM PDT
Presented by Ted Bowman, Principal Software Engineer at Acquia
Higher Education Industry Summit
Date: Thursday, May 9
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
Join Acquia and other Drupal users from universities and colleges to discuss the unique digital requirements of the higher education sector. Sam Pettinati, a Senior Solutions Engineer at Acquia, will share how you can seamlessly transition to a more scalable web presence while maintaining security, governance, and delightful digital experiences.
Healthcare Industry Summit
Date: Thursday, May 9
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
Join Acquia and Phase 2 for an illuminating discussion on how healthcare organizations can pioneer new digital frontiers through adaptive, creative, and sustainable strategies for patients and consumers alike.
Gain valuable insights from Phase 2's experts in health, including Matt Curtin, Director of Design, Trisha Bell, Account Director, and Caitlin Loos, VP of Brand, as they delve into these topics through a series of enlightening lightning talks. Explore how renowned healthcare brands are transforming their digital front doors, delighting patients nationwide, all while ensuring adherence to compliance and privacy standards.
Workshops
Tuesday, May 7
Cracking the Code: Revealing Challenges in Your Web Accessibility Work
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
Join us for this interactive session and leave with new perspectives on how to revitalize your team's accessibility efforts.
Wednesday, May 8
New Developments for Better Web Apps
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM PDT
Are you a Drupal Agency? Join our interactive product workshop to expand your technical knowledge of the Acquia DXP. You will also get the chance to ask Dries questions and network with your peers.
Wednesday, May 8
Higher Education Lunch & Learn: Unlocking the Digital Student Journey
12:00 PM - 1:35 PM PDT
Learn how Olympia College leveraged the Guided Pathways model as a powerful approach to implementing reforms that boost student completion rates, improve equity, and increase enrollments in the competitive post-secondary landscape. Find out how your institution can use the Guided Pathways model at a FREE lunch and learn session, co-hosted by the Northern and Acquia teams at the Hyatt Regency in Portland, just down the street from DrupalCon.
Acquia Presents
Punch Bowl Social Hour
Location: Punch Bowl Social, Portland
Tuesday, May 7 from 7:00-10:00 PM PDT
You’ve worked, you’ve learned, now it’s time to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Join us at Punch Bowl Social for a series of games that run the gamut from bowling and table games to karaoke and a vintage arcade. There’s food and drink aplenty, too, whether you’re into beer and wine, craft cocktails, or something in-between (read: punch). We hope to see you at the social nightcap for a wonderful DrupalCon with friends and colleagues. See you there!
Booth Activities
Swag
Swing by our booth to pick up some fun swag.
Demos
Stop by our booth to watch product demos, and see what Acquia and Drupal can help your organization with.
Chat with Our Drupal Experts
If you would like to schedule a 1:1 chat with one of our Drupal experts onsite, please complete this form.
Acquia Certification Exams
Demonstrate and promote your Drupal and Acquia product skills with Acquia certification exams. If you’ve taken an Acquia certification exam you can win a free exam voucher by providing a testimonial or feedback on your experience. If you haven’t yet taken a certification exam, you can still win by visiting our booth. Acquia certification exams are administered online on Acquia Academy with our partner, ProctorU. Visit our booth to find out more.