The energy was palpable. The insights? Game-changing. EvolveDrupal Boston delivered exactly what our industry needed: connection, clarity, and a bold look at the future of Drupal and digital experiences.
From the moment attendees stepped into the venue, it was clear this wasn’t just another Drupal event. With a high-impact format and a wide range of engaging sessions, EvolveDrupal brought together marketers, developers, strategists, and technologists to tackle the big themes facing digital teams today—AI, governance, innovation, and the ever-evolving expectations of our users.
Content That Hit the Mark for Us
The summit featured 35+ sessions and panels across technical, strategic, and AI-driven tracks—each packed with real-world case studies and forward-looking insights. Whether diving deep into Experience Builder, exploring the capabilities of Drupal AI, or unpacking the nuances of governance and cross-team collaboration, attendees walked away with tangible tools and ideas they could apply immediately.
Some standout sessions included:
Practical Applications and Strategies for Drupal Recipes in Any Organization
Jim Birch, Kanopi Studios
This session showcased the power of Drupal Recipes—the future of site templates and a no-code revolution for Drupal site builders. Jim broke down how organizations can harness reusable patterns and community-driven best practices to speed up builds and maintenance without writing a line of code.
SEO Strategy in the Age of AI
Noel Fisher, OHO
Noel offered a timely breakdown of how AI is reshaping search behavior—especially in higher ed. From using AI tools to refine keyword strategies to optimizing for answer engines, this session armed marketers with practical tactics to future-proof their SEO efforts.
Future-Proofing the Web: A Panel on Strategy, Tools & What’s Next
Steve Tisa (Mimecast), Lynne Capozzi (Drupal Association), Roddy Young (Consultant)
This heavyweight panel looked beyond the hype, focusing on how organizations can stay resilient through rapid tech shifts. With insights from IT and marketing leaders who’ve guided digital strategies at global organizations and top hospitals, the conversation blended real-world experience with a forward-thinking lens on tools, governance, and user experience.
A Conversation That Mattered
One of the major highlights? A keynote panel discussion that brought together voices from across the industry: Google, Pantheon, Material+, and Digital Polygon.
Our CEO, John Doyle, joined Samuel Segura (Google Cloud), Josh Koenig (Pantheon), and Gaurav Mishra (Material) for a rousing conversation on how AI is changing user expectations—and why Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is quickly overtaking traditional SEO models.
“The future of the web isn’t just about being found—it’s about being understood.”
The panel explored how conversational interfaces, search behavior shifts, and evolving content models are redefining how digital teams need to show up online—and ended with a Q&A that turned into a rapid-fire think tank of ideas and challenges.
A Thank You to the Community
To the sponsors, speakers, organizers, and attendees—thank you. Events like these don’t happen without passionate people behind the scenes and on the stage. Your support helped create a space where ideas could flourish, partnerships could grow, and the Drupal community could come together with purpose.
Couldn’t make it?
We’ll be sharing more takeaways from our favorite sessions in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you’re ready to explore how AI, WebOps, or Drupal Recipes could evolve your digital strategy—let’s talk.
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