Drupal - The next 20 years (and beyond)
Time: Thursday 20th October 15:55-16:30
Room: Ballroom 1
Track: Showcases & Project Management
In 2022, Drupal celebrated its 21st birthday. In that time, Drupal has transformed from the personal project of a Belgian university student, to a platform preferred by software hobbyists and is now a clear option for major enterprises around the world. But what does the next 20 years and beyond look like? Is Drupal sustainable as an open source project in the face of competition from software giants and well funded SAAS startups? What are the pathways to Drupal's future success in the face of mounting challenges, and how can you help shape that future? While Owen has many of these discussions in his role on the Drupal Association's global board, this talk will represent his own views on the subject.
Owen Lansbury
I've worked in the digital industry since the early 1990s, leading award-winning teams and consulting to major global brands in Australia and the USA before co-founding PreviousNext in 2009.
Whilst my background is user experience design, the past decade at PreviousNext has seen me focus on the sustainable management of the business to maintain our reputation as Australia’s most prolific and experienced Drupal contributor.
In 2019, I was elected to the DrupalSouth Steering Committee and appointed as a Director of the global Drupal Association Board.
Whilst my background is user experience design, the past decade at PreviousNext has seen me focus on the sustainable management of the business to maintain our reputation as Australia’s most prolific and experienced Drupal contributor.
In 2019, I was elected to the DrupalSouth Steering Committee and appointed as a Director of the global Drupal Association Board.