DrupalCon Barcelona 2024: Community Reunions, Business Insights, and an Unforgettable Hike
This was the second time I attended DrupalCon in Barcelona. Back in 2015, I traveled there earlier with my wife (girlfriend at the time), explored the city and got engaged!
On the morning of the first conference day, my wife-to-be flew back home, and the conference started. Whatever agenda I had prepared for the event was pretty much washed away.
This time, my wife decided to stay home with the kids and I was able to fully concentrate on the conference. My agenda was to understand what Starshot / Drupal CMS will bring to the table and how far are we. And, of course, to reconnect with old friends and make new ones within the Drupal community.
I am really thrilled with the progress of Drupal CMS! The first release candidate will be launched on December 11th at the time of DrupalCon Singapore and the actual 1.0 release will happen on 15th of January 2025. The only thing that we really need to wait for is the Experience Builder, which will be released with the Drupal CMS 2.0 in late 2025. The Experience Builder will be a game changer for the content editors as it enables them to easily compose the pages they are building with the components tied to the organization’s design system.
DrupalCon isn’t just about the conference sessions. As an owner and board member, I always find it interesting to attend the CEO/business dinner and hear about the latest market trends in Europe and the US.
The cherry on top of the entire trip was the DrupalHike, where we climbed to the summit of Sant Llorenc del Munt! Our guide and fellow Drupalist, Fred, led us along lesser-traveled paths with stunning views. The sense of adventure still lingers with me.
