Share your expertise at EvolveDrupal Boston!

June 6, 2025

Microsoft NERD Center
Cambridge, MA

Join industry leaders and inspire the digital community. Whether you’re a developer, designer, strategist, AI enthusiast or technologist with a bold idea or powerful story to tell, we want to hear from you.

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Evolve Drupal returns in

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12
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44
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Speakers

Gain insights from top innovators in design and tech.

Steve Persch

Director, Developer Relations
Pantheon Platform

Steve draws on years of development experience—and a past life in theatre—to bring clarity, strategy, and the occasional laugh to the world of web platforms.

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Tech & AI
The Dramatic and Poetical Tale of the Website Hierarchy of Needs

What happens when a web team drifts apart?

When shared goals fade and each role optimizes in isolation? This session explores the all-too-familiar story of a simple stakeholder request that sparks a chain of miscommunication across siloed teams. Through poetic narrative and practical insight,  learn to spot the signs early and realign around shared goals. Reconnect your team before you get lost in the WebOps weeds.

Steve Persch

Director, Developer Relations
Pantheon Platform

Michael Miles

Director of Web Development
MIT Sloan

Mike leads teams that build and grow impactful digital experiences. He’s also the host of the Developing Up podcast and a frequent speaker on open source and developer growth.

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Digital Strategy & Comms
Effective Bug Handling in Drupal Projects: Strategies for Success

Effective bug management is key to building stable, high-quality Drupal sites. This session covers how to track, fix, and prioritize bugs using real-world examples. Learn how to integrate QA into your workflow, improve team collaboration, and keep stakeholders in the loop—so your projects run smoother and users stay happy.

Michael Miles

Director of Web Development
MIT Sloan

Shawn Perritt

VP, Brand Strategy & Creative
Acquia

Shawn leads the creation of bold, consistent brand experiences across digital channels. With a passion for design and storytelling, he brings creativity and clarity to every touchpoint.

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Tech & AI
Brand Trust and Emotional Connections in the AI Era

In the age of AI, trust is the new currency—and branding is how B2B marketers earn it. This talk explores how authentic, human-centered branding drives long-term growth. Learn why emotional connection beats instant results and how tools like AI and DAM systems support (but can’t replace) the human touch.

Shawn Perritt

VP, Brand Strategy & Creative
Acquia

Jim MacLeod

Author
The VIsual Marketer

Jim brings a strategic, design-driven approach to branding, content, and digital experience, shaped by years across startups, agencies, and enterprise teams. He’s led rebrands, launches, and digital transformations—and is the author of The Visual Marketer, a crash course in creating smarter visuals in an AI-powered world.

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UX/UI Design & Strategy
Your AI Visuals Are Fine. Until They’re Not.

A design talk for marketers in the age of AI. Learn how to make AI visuals work—even if you’re not a designer. Through real stories and practical tips, discover how to guide AI with key design principles and create content that connects, not just looks good. Because reach is easy—resonance takes intention.

Jim MacLeod

Author
The VIsual Marketer

Join our speakers on stage!

We're accepting session proposals on digital strategy and communications, web development (Drupal, WordPress and more), AI, UX/UI design, business use cases, as well other CMS and tech topics.

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Attendees

Why attend EvolveDrupal?

For speakers

Enjoy free registration with full conference access, network with industry leaders at exclusive pre-summit events, and share your expertise with a diverse audience of professionals.

For attendees

Learn from 30+ expert-led sessions, build valuable connections at receptions and networking events, and enhance your digital skills.

For sponsors

Gain prominent visibility with sponsor recognition, showcase your projects through speaking opportunities, and enjoy free tickets for your team and discounts for your guests.

AGENDA

Stay on top of the schedule

Stay on track with our schedule of keynotes, sessions, and workshops.

9:00 am
Registration
9:30 - 09:45 am
Opening remarks
10:00 - 12:30 pm
Morning sessions
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Networking lunch
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Afternoon sessions
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Closing remarks
5:00 pm
Networking Reception
7:00 pm
After-party

Venue

Event location

EvolveDrupal Boston will be hosted at the Microsoft New England Research and Development (NERD) Center. Microsoft creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
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Address

One Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States.

Public Transit

Take the T to the Kendall/MIT stop on the Red Line.

Parking

Onsite parking available for $37 / day.

Airport

15-minute drive to the Boston Logan International Airport.

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