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🍻 UX talks, free drinks, and friendly folks… what’s not to love?? Join us in NYC on September 10! 🍻 🧑🎨 We’re hosting a free design meet-up at Threes Brewing in Gowanus. It’s a chance to connect with creative folks before the EvolveDrupal Summit NYC on Sep 20 (come to that too!). You’ll get inspired by project presentations – including a deep dive into an impactful website for Planned Parenthood Direct, Inc. presented by our Creative Director Morgan Guegan. Expect lively discussion, excellent networking, and free beer! 🆕 Want to present your recent project? Contact Maya Schaeffer or email [email protected] to give a 5-10 minute talk. ☝️ Register for the meet-up on Sep 10 at https://lnkd.in/dV6gVYAM ✌️ Also interested in the EvolveDrupal NYC summit on Sep 20? It features a dedicated UX/UI Design Track with 10+ talks on digital transformation, conceptualization, AI in design, inclusive designs, and more. Register at https://lnkd.in/dMBYB6uY

🎓🌟 Why should your students have all the fun? Go “back to school” at our tech, design & digital strategy summit. 🔥 Higher ed professionals have a dedicated track at EvolveDrupal NYC (Sep 20): 🔹 Supercharge Your Content Marketing with AI & Data🔹 Brian Piper, Director of Content Strategy and Assessment, University of Rochester Explore ways to reveal powerful insights about your audience, including which channels they’re on and how they interact with your brand. 🔹 Facing the Dreaded Silos🔹 Kimberly Miu, Director of Digital Media, The Graduate Center, City University of New York Center & Seamus Campbell, Website Coordinator, The City College of New York By leveraging processes and tools in major website projects #branding #a11y, you can foster a more collaborative environment. Learn from our experiences and tips. 🔹 Why Higher Ed Digital Advertising Tactics Disrespect Students🔹 Robert M. Kadar, Senior Director of Marketing, Graduate Schools, Yeshiva University Around 90% of students who enrol never submit a lead form! This session empowers universities to use more meaningful tactics that embrace innovation, empathy, and authenticity. 🔹 Finding Common Ground: Designing a CMS for Many Stakeholders🔹 Jill Moraca, Senior Director, Web Development Services, Princeton University Princeton University manages 1,000+ sites using a multi-site #DrupalCMS. Learn how its small web team makes their CMS work to meet diverse stakeholder needs. 🔹 A Common Sense Guide To Better Web Governance🔹 Joyce Peralta, Senior Director, Web Development Services, McGill University McGill’s digital standards help its teams to create the best possible websites. See how the university transformed scattered information into a single, powerful resource. 🔹 Reimagining the Digital Ecosystem at Rhode Island School of Design🔹 Brian Clark, Senior Director of Digital Experience, Rhode Island School of Design Learn about this school’s journey to launching a new DXP and a #Drupal-based design system. Explore their approach and the challenges they encountered along the way. 🔹 Revamp or Redesign: Navigating the Crossroads of Website Evolution🔹 John Cloys, CSPO, CAPM, CPACC, Assistant Director of Web & Digital Initiatives, Princeton University & Suzanne Dergacheva, Co-founder and Drupal Practice Lead, Evolving Web Should you leverage what you have or start from scratch? Find out how to assess your existing site design and plan for the future while also making improvements today. ➕ Find even more talks across our Tech & AI and UX/UI Strategy Tracks! 🍷 Spark new connections at our networking reception, afterparty, and pre-summit dinner. 💧 Plus, consider getting Drupal training for your team at our exclusive pre-summit courses on Sep 18 & 19. 🎟 Grab your ticket at https://lnkd.in/dAD5KiJh  Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dAD5KiJh

🤖 More discussions about robots than in a TED conference elevator! 🔮 Step into the future on Sept 20 with our Tech & AI Track at EvolveDrupal NYC. Explore opportunities to enhance your code, content, data, accessibility, and more. 🎟 Grab an Early Bird Ticket for $50 off, this week only: https://lnkd.in/dAD5KiJh 👀 Here are a few of the cool sessions you can look forward to: 🔹 Unlocking Higher-Ed Web Development Team Capabilities With AI🔹 Michael Miles, Director of Web Development, MIT Sloan School of Management Explore AI use cases such as analyzing code structures and increasing creativity. Review the limitations and ethical considerations of using AI in web development for higher ed. 🔹 JSON:API as a Power Tool for Content Sharing and Migrations🔹 Peter Wolanin, Senior Application Architect, SciShield JSON:API offers a consistent way to get data in and out of Drupal. Explore its potential to meet development and operational challenges in data migration, data-content sync, and more. 🔹 Synthetic Content: Navigating Innovation with Integrity🔹 Garvita Thakral Kapur, Senior Director of Digital Technology, The New York Public Library It’s predicted that by 2026, 90% of content on the web will be AI-generated. Find out what this means for accuracy and transparency, and how to mitigate the risks. 🔹 Content Creators Want Automatic Accessibility Checks🔹 John Jameson, Digital Accessibility Developer, Princeton University Web Development Services There’s an easier way to produce accessible content! Find out how as-you-edit checkers like Editoria11y and Sa11y prevent most common errors and save you time. EvolveDrupal NYC also features UX/UX Strategy and Higher Education & Comms Tracks, as well as plenty of networking opportunities and additional Drupal training courses. Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/dAD5KiJh

🥇 The collaboration between Princeton University and Smartypants did not end when they won The Webby Awards Official Honoree Prize in 2023. 😮 This is why a #HigherEd institution needs a reliable digital partner! Together, Princeton University (an Evolving Web client!) and their Academy Award-nominated creatives of choice continue putting out videos that are completely astounding. 🏀 If you are catching up on this tour de force, a good place to start is their original 2023 AUDACIOUS BETS campaign video. And make sure you view their latest work, with the iconic #PrincetonTigers and Coach Mitch Henderson in the spotlight. 🚕 Since we’re talking about a Brooklyn-based colleague, it’s only natural 😉 to mention our September 20 EvolveDrupal Summit in NYC. Last week to register for an 🎟️ Early Bird Ticket and join other professionals passionate about digital and development, including speakers from Princeton University! 👩🎓 Making Audacious Bets Original: https://lnkd.in/eJEV_ZvH ⛹️ Mitch Henderson: https://lnkd.in/eNUDDjHd

🔋 You’ve never been this energized on a Friday before…  ✨ Get seriously inspired with our UX/UI Strategy Track at EvolveDrupal Summit NYC on Sept 20. Explore insights, ideas, and case studies with creative experts. 🎟 Grab an Early Bird Ticket for 50$ USD off: https://lnkd.in/dAD5KiJh Here’s a glimpse of what you can look forward to: 🔹 Interactive Editorials And Other Digital Oddities🔹 Nicholas G.arber, Senior Designer, The New York Times Using real-life examples, Nicholas will explore techniques and best practices for creating compelling interactive experiences that work seamlessly across devices. 🔹 Digital Transformation in Media: How a 100-Year-Old Magazine Becomes an Online Destination🔹 Fernando Capeto, Head of Editorial Design, Forbes Ever wonder how Forbes became an online media giant? Find out how it went from being a small print publisher to attracting more than 130 million visitors per month. 🔹 Modernization in the US Federal Government🔹 Jackie Chang, UI/UX Designer, Bloom Works Public Benefit LLC What does it mean to transition from big tech to civic tech? Explore the journey, from navigating complex systems to empowering teams to create new solutions. 🔹 Drupal For Reproductive Rights! Using Discovery To Drive Development For Planned Parenthood Direct🔹 Morgan Guegan, Creative Director & Adrienne Smith, Senior Digital Strategist, Evolving Web See how we navigated complex challenges to create a secure, user-friendly B2C app that connects all Americans with sexual and reproductive healthcare. 🔹 #EvolveUX Fast Feedback Unconference🔹 This is your chance to present a current project and get feedback from an expert audience! Think design school critiques in a safe space. It kicks off with a showcase of the McGill University Data Homebase design. 👉 EvolveDrupal NYC also features Tech & AI and Higher Ed & Comms Tracks, as well as plenty of networking opportunities and additional pre-summit Drupal training courses. Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/dAD5KiJh 

We were pleased to host such a busy #EvolveUX gathering in our office! It was a great turnout and a wonderful selection of sessions. Thanks again to the speakers: ⚕️Annika Oeser spoke about #DesignSystems, showcasing our design of health authority sites. She then had two gracious audience volunteers do usability testing live! 😜 Cindy Lai, David Chabot 🏃Navid NikouGoftar presented an evergreen app for sports meetups, with templates for specific sports disciplines 🏸⚽🥅. The audience had thoughtful ideas on including how many people can join and integrating a weather app (🧠 Yuliana). 👾Anton Morrison of the Mogul Group shared a striking site for Exceptional ALIEN, in refreshing black and blue tones. It's a platform collecting cool and unique experiences. Their interactive map is complete with 💎gems - local experiences that are curated by influencers. 🧶Gregory Frank asked for audience design ideas to inspire a digital upgrade for his family business. He showcased a B2B site of their yarn sourcing company, which has been busy since long before the internet. 🌱 Last but not least, Lorenzo Barbaccia introduced a green flight app for eco-conscious travelers. It helps book flights and offset one's carbon footprint with credits, just as you pay (in a #sustainable way that's embedded in the platform). Sad you missed it? We host #EvolveUX regularly in Montreal and at the conferences we attend. Join other designers at EvolveDrupal NYC https://lnkd.in/edWXY_4F or watch this page to catch the next Montreal #EvolveUX in mid-October! . #EvolveUX #ExpertDesign #WebDesign #MontrealTechCommunity

Calling all folks in the NY area 📢 Alex Dergachev, Maya Schaeffer, Ankrish Khanna and Kushneet Kukreja are traveling to NYC next week to talk about #Drupal, #Digital & #Communications! 🎉 So if you are in the area and want to meet up, join them for a fun evening over Hearty German eats & fine beers at Reichenbach Hall, a German pub-like setting. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, August 27 🕔 Time: From 5 PM 📍 Location: Reichenbach Hall, 5 W 37th St, NY Can’t make it this time? No worries! Shoot them a message because they’ll be back in just two weeks to gear up for our #EvolveDrupal NYC summit on September 20. And don’t forget… snag your ticket before the early bird price ends at www.evolvedrupal.com. See you soon! 🙌

🚀 What an incredible week at #DrupalGovCon! With 500+ attendees and countless connections made, this volunteer-run event truly set the bar high. 🎩👌In stately halls of the University of Maryland, it rang especially true that Drupal for government is powerful and deeply impactful. Simon Morvan and Adrienne Smith presented on our Planned Parenthood Direct, Inc. project in Capitol Hill’s orbit, which includes the 🦅 insiders who make reproductive rights decisions for over 335 million people. Yue Lu and Adrienne delivered the #DesignSystems insights session to an audience where many are developing and implementing the #USWDS. All this to say: #DrupalGovCon was a precious opportunity to connect across disciplines and with other agencies driving digital innovation. 🦅 While we didn't shake hands with President Biden, we did have an enjoyable encounter with Sammy the Eagle Drupal 4 Gov (documented below). 🌟 Can’t wait to see you at September’s summits we are co-sponsoring: the EvolveDrupal Summit NYC on September 20 https://lnkd.in/edWXY_4F and #HighEdWeb2024 in Albuquerque, NM. Join us and connect with the best in the industry! 🌟

🚀 EvolveDrupal is fuelling digital innovation & collaboration across North America! 🚀 🎟 Next stop: New York City on Sep 20. Get $50 off with an Early Bird ticket. https://lnkd.in/eUUntG8f 💙 Are you passionate about creating better digital experiences? Then you belong at EvolveDrupal. We celebrate Drupal but go far beyond it, exploring a range of technologies, innovations, and approaches. No matter your role or industry, you'll find plenty of valuable sessions across our 3 dedicated tracks: 🔹Higher Ed & Digital Comms 🔹Tech & AI 🔹UX/UI Design & Strategy So come along to sharpen your skills and discover something new! Plus, we offer amazing opportunities to... ✨ Build your network ✨ before, during, and after the summit at casual dinners and a lively afterparty. ✨ Attend training ✨ to brush up your skills. We're running 3 in-person trainings in NYC: Drupal Site Building & Architecture (Sep 17), Drupal Theming with SDC & TailwindCSS (Sep 18), and Drupal Module Development (Sep 19). 👉 Learn more, get tickets, or sign up for updates at https://lnkd.in/e9z2eEfD 

🤖✨ Learn how to enhance content and data analysis with AI at👇these EvolveDrupal sessions👇on September 20. Snag an Early Bird Ticket for $50 USD off! https://lnkd.in/eUUntG8f ✍ Delve into AI and content creation with Garvita Thakral Kapur, Senior Director, Digital Technology at the The New York Public Library. Garvita is Chair of Library’s AI working group, leading its experimentation and policy related to AI. Her technology career ranges from coding to leadership, with proven success in bridging business and tech to deliver organizational goals. 🔎 See how AI data analysis can supercharge your marketing strategy with Brian Piper, Director of Content Strategy and Assessment at University of Rochester. Brian is an author, keynote speaker, and consultant. He has developed online training programs for Xerox, L3Harris Technologies, IBM, and Volvo Group. In 2023, he was recognized as a top 10 higher education marketer to follow. 💻 Unlock web development capabilities with AI for your higher education institution with Michael Miles, Director of Web Development at MIT Sloan School of Management. Mike has a two-decade track record in open-source development, and is one of the organizers of the New England Drupal Camp. 🎭Avoid the “UX theatre” phenomenon, where assumptions overshadow research, leading to poor UI. Anton Morrison, Co-Founder at Mogul Global will explain how to assess your organization’s AI readiness and incorporate AI in your UX workflow. Anton leverages 25 years of experience to help organizations and teams realise their digital potential through design innovation. 👀 See more featured speakers at https://lnkd.in/e9z2eEfD