Explore the best of

Open source, tech, design & higher ed

The summit goes beyond just Drupal, offering something for everyone. Our program includes three separate tracks: Higher Education & Digital Communications, Tech & AI, and UX/UI Design & Strategy. In addition, enjoy pre- and post-summit networking receptions, exchange ideas, and build lasting professional relationships.

Explore the best of

+30 talks in three tracks

The agenda will go live in the next few weeks. If you're interested in presenting, please submit a session proposal form or reach out to Maya.

Higher Education & Digital Comms

Tech & AI

UX/UI Design & Strategy

and more!

Featured Speakers

Suzanne Dergacheva

Co-Founder and Drupal Practice Lead

Manager, Digital Communications

McGill University

Penny Kronz

VP of Client Services

DubBot

Mary Blabaum

Director of Product Design

Acquia

John Cloys

Assistant Director of Web & Digital Initiatives

Garvita Thakral Kapur

Senior Director of Digital Technology

New York Public Library

Brian Piper

Director of Content Strategy and Assessment

University of Rochester

Brian Clark

Senior Director of Digital Experience

Rhode Island School of Design

Michael Miles

Director of Web Development

MIT Sloan

Robert Kadar

Senior Director of Marketing, Graduate Schools

Yeshiva University

Shawn Duncan

Principal Software Engineer

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Jill Moraca

Senior Director, Web Development Services

Princeton University

Fernando Capeto

Head of Editorial Design

Forbes

Shawn Perritt

Senior Director, Brand & Creative

Acquia

Eric Scott Sembrat

Director of Digital Learning Technologies

Senior Director, Web Strategy

Penn State

April 12, 2024

Agenda

Doors open at 9 am, with sessions starting at 9:30 am and wrapping up at 4:30 pm, followed by an after-party.

9:00 am

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9:30 am

Breakfast & Registration

9:30 am

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10:00 am

Opening Remarks

10:00 am

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10:20 am

1- Brian - Supercharge Your Content Marketing with AI and Data

Supercharge Your Content Marketing with AI and Data

Brian Piper

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University of Rochester

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10:00 am

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10:20 am

2- Michael Unlocking higher-ed web development team capabilities with AI

Unlocking higher-ed web development team capabilities with AI

Michael Miles

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MIT Sloan

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10:00 am

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10:20 am

3- Nicholas Interactive Editorials and Other Digital Oddities

Interactive Editorials and Other Digital Oddities

Nicholas Garber

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The New York Times

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10:30 am

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10:50 am

2- Garvita Synthetic Content: Navigating Innovation with Integrity

Synthetic Content: Navigating Innovation with Integrity

Garvita Thakral Kapur

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New York Public Library

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10:30 am

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10:50 am

3-Fernando-Digital Transformation in Media: How a 100-Year-Old Magazine Becomes an Online Destination

Digital Transformation in Media: How a 100-Year-Old Magazine Becomes an Online Destination

Fernando Capeto

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Forbes

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10:30 am

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10:50 am

Accessibility Insights

Penny Kronz

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DubBot

Jesse Dyck

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Evolving Web

11:00 am

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11:20 am

1- ROBERT - Why Higher Ed Digital Advertising Tactics Disrespect Students

Why Higher Ed Digital Advertising Tactics Disrespect Students

Robert Kadar

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Yeshiva University

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11:00 am

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11:20 am

Digital Transformation in Media: How a 100-Year-Old Magazine Becomes an Online Destination

11:20 am

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11:40 am

Morning Break

11:40 am

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12:20 am

1- Panel: Hot Takes in Higher Ed

Panel: Hot Takes In Higher Ed

Eric Scott Sembrat

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Georgia Tech

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11:40 am

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12:20 pm

2- Suzanne - Tim Starshot panel

A Starshot (Drupal CMS)Panel

Suzanne Dergacheva

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Evolving Web

Tim Plunkett

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Acquia

11:40 am

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12:20 pm

3- Anton - Lifting Curtain on UX Theatre with AI

Lifting Curtain on UX Theatre with AI

Anton Morrison

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Mogul Global

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12:20 pm

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1:15 pm

Lunch

1:15 pm

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1:35 pm

1- Jill Finding Common Ground - designing a content management system with Drupal

Finding Common Ground: Designing a CMS for many stakeholders

Jill Moraca

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Princeton University

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1:15 pm

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1:35 pm

3- Jackie- Modernization in the US federal government

Modernization in the US Federal Government

Jackie Chang

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Bloom Works

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1:15 pm

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1:35 pm

JSON:API as a Power Tool for building decoupled sites, content sharing and migrations

JSON:API as a Power Tool for Content Sharing and Migrations

Peter Wolanin

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SciShield

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1:45 pm

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2:05 pm

1- Joyce A common sense guide to better web governance

A Common Sense Guide to Better Web Governance

Joyce Peralta

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McGill University

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1:45 pm

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2:05 pm

2- James Nourse-Decoupled

Decoupled for Enterprise

James Nourse

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Penn State

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1:45 pm

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2:05 pm

Creating a Design System that Sticks and Scales

2:05 pm

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2:20 pm

Afternoon Break

2:20 pm

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2:40 pm

1 - Kim Redesign in Retrospect: CUNY Graduate Center

Facing the Dreaded Silos

Kimberly Miu

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CUNY Graduate Center

Seamus Campbell

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The City College of New York

2:20 pm

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2:40 pm

2- Caitlin Brooke ApplyCycle - A Drupal-Based Platform for Foundations

ApplyCycle - A Drupal-Based Platform for Foundations

Caitlin Murphy Pine

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Aaron Copland Fund for Music and the Amphion Foundation

Brooke Larimer

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Alter, Kendrick & Baron, LLP

2:20 pm

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2:40 pm

3- Mary - 5 Ways to Grow your Inclusive Design Approach

5 Ways to Grow Your Inclusive Design Approach

Mary Blabaum

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Acquia

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2:20 pm

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2:40 pm

Planned Parenthood Direct Case Study

Drupal for reproductive rights! Using discovery to drive development for Planned Parenthood Direct

Morgan Guegan

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Evolving Web

Adrienne Smith

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Evolving Web

2:50 pm

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3:10 pm

1- Brian C. Reimagining the Digital Ecosystem at Rhode Island School of Design

Reimagining the Digital Ecosystem at Rhode Island School of Design

Brian Clark

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Rhode Island School of Design

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2:50 pm

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3:10 pm

2- John J. Content Creators Want Automatic Accessibility Checks

Content Creators Want Automatic Accessibility Checks

John Jameson

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Princeton University Web Development Services

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2:50 pm

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4:30 pm

3- EvolveUX Fast Feedback Unconference

EvolveUX Fast Feedback Unconference

Morgan Guegan

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Evolving Web

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2:50 pm

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3:10 pm

3- Shawn - The Drupal Brand Evolution

Drupal Brand Evolution

Shawn Perritt

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Acquia

Suzanne Dergacheva

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Evolving Web

3:20 pm

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3:40 pm

1- John C. Revamp or Redesign: Navigating the Crossroads of Website Evolution

Beyond the Launch: Continuous Improvement Throughout Your Website’s Lifecycle

John Cloys

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Princeton University

Suzanne Dergacheva

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Evolving Web

3:20 pm

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3:40 pm

2- Mrina Designing AI Prompts for Content Creation: Balancing User Needs with UX

Content Creation with AI Prompts: Precision or Pandemonium?

Mrinalini Sugosh

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CKEditor

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3:20 pm

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3:40 pm

TBD

3:50 pm

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4:30 pm

Using AI to Speed Up Drupal Personalization

Josh Koenig

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Pantheon

Jack Steadman

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Blue State

3:50 pm

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4:30 pm

Landing Page Builder Battle

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3:50 pm

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4:30 pm

TBD

4:30 pm

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6:30 pm

Afterparty

4:45 pm

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5:00 pm

Closing Remarks

Where innovation meets collaboration

EvolveDrupal made its debut in May 2023 in Montreal, where it united professional communities in person for the first time in 2+ years. Since then, the summit has grown, spanning Atlanta, Toronto, and Ottawa. EvolveDrupal has solidified its reputation, attracting leaders from tech, government, higher education, and non-profit, and distinguished guests like Drupal’s founder Dries Buytaert.

Be a part of the extraordinary

This is a chance to come together. The summit owes a great deal of its success to incredible presenters and sponsors. If you are passionate about sharing your expertise or helping to build community and open source, we'd love to have you on board.

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Reach out to Maya to express interest or learn more.

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Training courses

Upskill your Drupal knowledge

Interested in upping your Drupal knowledge? We've got just the opportunity for you! Before EvolveDrupal NYC, we'll be hosting an exclusive in-person 2-day Drupal training. Come for one or both days. All trainees will receive free admission to EvolveDrupal. Course details coming soon!

Reach out to Maya to express interest or learn more.
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View all training courses

Location

Candid

Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector.
We're grateful to be able to use their space for our summit.
Address: 32 Old Slip, New York, NY 10005, United States

Testimonials

“Possibly the most memorable conference experience I’ve ever had! Leave it to Evolving Web to organize an event so good it was literally out of this world!”

Joyce Peralta

Manager, Digital Communications

“Thank you for the opportunity to participate!”

Dries Buytaert

Founder and Project Lead of Drupal

“It was great to meet and reconnect with fellow enthusiasts, all united by a passion for the web and a drive to push boundaries in digital innovation. EvolveDrupal was not just an event; it was a catalyst for inspiration and collaboration, sparking new ideas and forging lasting connections.”
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John Cloys

Assistant Director of Web & Digital Initiatives

"Honestly, it was so much fun getting to talk about this work with you. It was nice to deep dive on design and just nerd out. Thank you so much for having me. All the talks were great. Design systems are top of mind right now."

Chris Mantil

Graphic Designer

A summit for people passionate about digital, design and development

Open source, tech, design & higher ed

+30 talks in three tracks

Higher Education & Digital Comms

Tech & AI

UX/UI Design & Strategy

and more!

Featured Speakers

Agenda

Tracks

9:00 am

-

9:30 am

Breakfast & Registration

9:30 am

-

10:00 am

Opening Remarks

10:00 am

-

10:20 am

1- Brian - Supercharge Your Content Marketing with AI and Data

Supercharge Your Content Marketing with AI and Data

Brian Piper

-

University of Rochester

-

10:00 am

-

10:20 am

2- Michael Unlocking higher-ed web development team capabilities with AI

Unlocking higher-ed web development team capabilities with AI

Michael Miles

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MIT Sloan

-

10:00 am

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10:20 am

3- Nicholas Interactive Editorials and Other Digital Oddities

Interactive Editorials and Other Digital Oddities

Nicholas Garber

-

The New York Times

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10:30 am

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10:50 am

2- Garvita Synthetic Content: Navigating Innovation with Integrity

Synthetic Content: Navigating Innovation with Integrity

Garvita Thakral Kapur

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New York Public Library

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10:30 am

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10:50 am

3-Fernando-Digital Transformation in Media: How a 100-Year-Old Magazine Becomes an Online Destination

Digital Transformation in Media: How a 100-Year-Old Magazine Becomes an Online Destination

Fernando Capeto

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Forbes

-

10:30 am

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10:50 am

Accessibility Insights

Accessibility Insights

Penny Kronz

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DubBot

Jesse Dyck

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Evolving Web

11:00 am

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11:20 am

1- ROBERT - Why Higher Ed Digital Advertising Tactics Disrespect Students

Why Higher Ed Digital Advertising Tactics Disrespect Students

Robert Kadar