Prior to attending my first DrupalCon, I had always wanted to learn more about Drupal, the Drupal community, and the Drupal Association. I was able to connect with Von Eaton, the Drupal Association’s Director, Programs, who was beyond amazing in diving deeper with me about the Drupal community. Through our interview engagement, I discovered more about DrupalCon and was offered the chance to attend!
DrupalCon is a four day-long conference where the Drupal community gets together, shares ideas, and collaborates on new ventures. It offers the opportunity to network within the community and also take time to break bread together. This is something I had a great interest in attending, and it was made possible through the DrupalCon Scholarship Program.
This initiative is a very comprehensive experience as a new attendee to DrupalCon. Prior to the conference, you get to connect with other new members like yourself and also have a dedicated mentor assigned to you to help navigate the events. The Welcome Breakfast for scholars on the first day is a great way to bond to Discover Drupal graduates and other scholars. Another useful tool that was resourceful to me was the guide for first-timers or scholars – this helped me to select which sessions to attend.
The Drupal Association is able to provide funding for these scholarships because of our amazing, dedicated, and mission-driven partners, donors, and members. If you would like to help support this year’s scholars, you can directly donate to the scholarship fund! Donors are invited to attend the Welcome Breakfast, where they will be honored for their contribution and have the chance to meet and network with our scholars.
Attending DrupalCon is something I look forward to every year, and it was all made possible thanks to the DrupalCon Scholarship Program!
Kwasi Afreh, DrupalCon North America Scholarship recipient
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Help make a difference by donating now to the DrupalCon scholarship program. Each scholarship recipient receives a 1-year membership to the Drupal Association, complimentary registration, lodging, and travel, and will be paired with a mentor to create a welcoming conference experience.
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Don’t miss this year’s DrupalCon Pittsburgh in-person conference for the opportunity to meet, collaborate, and network with the Drupal Community. We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!