DrupalCon Pittsburgh starts today. The much-awaited event is hosted by the ‘Steel City,’ Pittsburgh. DrupalCon Pittsburgh 2023 comes with a bunch of hitherto unseen events and programs. From budding developers to pros, Drupal enthusiasts will converge in Pittsburgh to learn, relearn and contribute to Drupal.

Pitch-burgh is, of course, one of the most awaited events at DrupalCon. As per the reports, 35 submissions have been made to this shark-tank-inspired investment drive. The submitted ideas have demanded $507,500 in total. Also, the submissions came from all over the world, including Vietnam, Netherlands, Germany, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Peru. Let us wait for the winners and their winning pitches.

A team from TheDropTimes (TDT) is there to cover the DrupalCon. If you see any of them wearing a tee with the TDT logo, stop them and ask them to feature you. Follow TDT for exciting stories from the DrupalCon venue.

That said, let us look at the most essential stories from the past week.

TDT has a few interviews coming through to you in connection with DrupalCon. As the first among them, Alethia Braganza, sub-editor, TDT, spoke to Renato Gonçalves, software engineer at CI&T. Renato is a speaker at the event. In the interview, he talks about his Drupal journey, career, and his contribution to the community. Follow this link to read the complete interview.

DrupalCon took to Twitter to announce the number of entries and amount received for DrupalCon Pitch-burgh. A total of 35 submissions with $507,500 was requested. Apart from learning valuable lessons from the sessions, the event offers a chance to gain Acquia certification. The attendees can test their knowledge and skills and earn an Acquia Certification credential at the DrupalCon venue.

Promet Source has published a new blog post that lists the important DrupalCon sessions connected with governments. Read the article to know more. ImageX has curated a selection of intriguing DrupalCon sessions specifically for Drupal developers.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, WordPress hosted a private event on May 17, where co-founders Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little sat down with Drupal founder Dries Buytaert on stage at the Royal Society of Arts in London. Read our report about the interaction.

As the US celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month in June, Drupal Association has issued a statement restating its commitment to the rights of the community.

The Drupal Association has announced the addition of Alex Moreno to its team, a significant step in the organization’s ongoing commitment to becoming more globally diverse. An article published by Lullabot sheds light on why Lullabot actively contributes to the Drupal community and the benefits it brings to their organization.

A new community initiative launched by Drupalize.me aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals involved in learning and working with Drupal, regardless of their membership status with Drupalize.me. A blog post published by Four Kitchens discusses how Yale University tackled the challenges of managing many websites and outdated Drupal 7 by implementing a new digital platform called YaleSites. In a recent blog post, ImageX examines how an open-source CMS like Drupal is bound to improve the website’s security.

The ‘Digital Experience Podcast,’ launched by Dropsolid, is a series of podcast episodes that cover topics like digital experiences, strategy, and technologies like Drupal, Mautic, Apache Unomi, and DXP ecosystems. Read more about it here.

In a significant new development, adding a new feather to Drupal’s cap, Syngenta and Genero have developed a web application to support the usage of agricultural drones. Acquia has released certification exams for Drupal 10 in Japanese. The Japanese version of the tests is available from May 30, 2023.

A recent article by Web Asmek discusses the uses and functions of PHP operators. Read our report on it. A blog post published by SystemSeed provides tips and tricks for finding the right Drupal maintenance partner. A recent blog post by Altudo puts forward a headless content management system (CMS) to solve the problem of website speed.

A recent blog post by Drupal Commerce Solution Architecture explored the complexities surrounding editing “placed” orders in Drupal Commerce websites. Tech blog iSpectra recently published a compelling blog post highlighting the top five reasons why Drupal should be considered a robust tool for mobile app development.

The June edition of A11yTalks is scheduled for the 14th Wednesday. This month’s topic will be ‘Accessibility First Thinking for Developers.’ A range of training programs from Promet Source is to commence from June 12 onwards. Drupal enthusiasts in Concord, North Carolina, and surrounding areas are to attend the monthly Drupal meetup, which will take place on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The Drupal User Group Hamburg & Schleswig Holstein has scheduled the next of its monthly meetings for Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Sincerely,

Thomas Alias K,
Sub Editor, TheDropTimes

Drupal is often chosen by large organizations for several reasons. Here are some key factors that make Drupal a popular choice: Scalability: Drupal is highly scalable, allowing organizations to handle large amounts of content, traffic, and user interactions. Its flexible architecture and robust performance capabilities enable it to accommodate the complex needs of large-scale websites and applic

TDT speaks to Renato to hear from him about his journey with Drupal. Keeping DrupalCon in mind, TDT also got to ask a few questions about his session, CI&T's Drupal Competence Office (DCO) and his advice on receiving Acquia certifications

Most people in the Drupal Community are aware of the role the Community Working Group  (CWG) plays to support community health. For those of you who may not be, in short, the CWG is a group of volunteers from our community who come together to support the Drupal space to make it a healthy, productive environment that supports all its members. It consists of two teams: the Community Health Team (CHT) which acts as both a resource and works to develop and/or support community initiatives, and the Conflict Resolution Team (CRT) which is responsible for helping to uphold Drupal’s Code of Conduct and facilitate communication when tension arises. Read more about our charter. All members of the Conflict Resolution Team are now required to serve on the Community Health team prior to joining the CRT to ensure a well-rounded understanding of the initiatives and barriers faced within our community.

The Conflict Resolution Team members aim to serve no more than three years which means that we are frequently in need to recruit and onboarding new members to allow seasoned members to roll off into a Subject Matter Expert (SME)/advisory role.

Currently, the Conflict Resolution Team is looking to add one or two members to our team within the next three to six months or so. Do you or someone you know have a passion for sustaining the health and sense of psychological security within our community? If so, reach out to at drupal-cwg at drupal dot org to learn more. We’d love to talk to you.

Velir will be at Drupalcon Pittsburgh next week and have a couple of talks that we are presenting!

DrupalCon Pittsburgh 2023 is an incredible experience you wouldn't want to miss! I have had the privilege of attending multiple DrupalCons over the past ten years both as an engineer and CEO of Five Jars. Before entering this technological carnival, let me share a few tips and findings.

Picture this: an intuitive administration toolbar, seamless configuration management, dynamic content generation, and tailored site settings—all at your fingertips. With over 40,000 Drupal modules and 2500+ themes available, the potential to enhance your digital journey and revolutionize your experience as a website administrator or owner is unparalleled.

Moreover, you can effortlessly optimize your website, personalize content and tailor the Drupal interface to match your unique requirements. From Admin tools to Site settings and labels, each module offers a unique set of features that will supercharge your Drupal experience. Read the article to learn about the top five Drupal modules you need to install right away.

As we gather in June for DrupalCon North America, we are gathering during LGBTQ Pride Month in the U.S., a celebration of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising which was a tipping point for the gay liberation movement and spurred the growth of LGBT support organizations from 50 to 1,500 during the following year.  As an important part of U.S. history, President Obama established the Stonewall National Monument on June 23, 2016. Pride is recognized in June in many countries around the world to continue the fight for LGBTQ+ equity globally.

But we are also gathering at a time in the U.S. in which transgender rights are coming under attack in many states and local communities.

For this reason, the Drupal Association felt it important to restate our values, which are the values that run through open source itself and are values that guide our internal policies and our work with the Drupal Community.  At the core of our beliefs lies the principle that every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

• We believe that supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion is important because it is the right thing to do and because it is essential to the health and success of the project.
• We seek to support diversity, equity, and inclusion and reduce hatred, oppression, and violence, especially towards our LGBTQ+ community members.  
• We will not accept intolerance towards LGBTQ+ community members. Every person is welcome (though every behavior is not).
• We acknowledge the unique experiences of our LGBTQ+ community members and commit to amplifying their voices.

The Drupal Association unequivocally supports legal protections that ensure LGBTQ+ individuals are afforded the same rights and opportunities as their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts, unimpaired by personal prejudices or systems of oppression.  This includes marriage equality, right to gender affirming medical care, right to privacy and comprehensive anti-discrimination laws that encompass employment, housing, healthcare, and public accommodations.

Coming to DrupalCon Pittsburgh? Be sure to stop by our booth and say hello!

Once again, Electric Citizen is sponsoring the great Drupal get-together, and we're looking forward to catching up with old friends and making new ones while we're there.

Whether you are looking for an agency partner for your organization, or looking for your next job in Drupal, stop by our booth in the exhibit hall to chat.

Join us at DrupalCon Pittsburgh 2023 from June 5 to 8

We are excited to be speaking next week at DrupalCon Pittsburgh 2023 about decoupled and static website solutions, Drupal community events, and how to make big things happen in Drupal.

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