Events • Conference
Join Us at Drupal GovCon 2025!
We’re excited to announce our sponsorship of Drupal GovCon 2025, the leading event for government, nonprofit, and public sector professionals leveraging Drupal to create impactful digital experiences. This year’s conference will take place August 14-15, 2025, at The Stamp Student Union on the University of Maryland, College Park campus, and we’re looking forward to connecting with the Drupal community!
Swing by Our Booth
Come visit us to meet our team, get some swag, explore our latest innovations, and see how we’re helping organizations like yours build secure, scalable, and effective Drupal solutions. Whether you’re seeking expert advice, new tools, or just a friendly conversation, we’d love to connect with you!
Check Out Our Sessions
We’re proud to contribute to the conference with two insightful sessions led by our team members. Add these to your schedule:
AI Crawlers Are Breaking .Gov Websites — What You Can Do About It
Speaker: Matt West
When: Thursday, 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Where: Charles Carroll Room
Over the past year, AI-powered crawlers have been hitting .gov websites, scraping public content to train large language models. While these bots aren’t malicious, they can overwhelm your infrastructure and bypass standard protocols like robots.txt.
In this session, Matt West will explore:
- How LLM crawlers are targeting .gov sites
- Practical strategies to detect, throttle, or block these crawlers
- Configuring your Drupal site to manage caching, permissions, and crawl behavior
- Policy considerations for balancing transparency with protection
Whether you’re a developer, architect, or program manager, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to safeguard your site without compromising accessibility.
Mapping Success: Building Effective Product Roadmaps for Drupal Projects
Speaker: Kerry Greer
When: Friday, 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Where: Margaret Brent Room
A strong product roadmap is the foundation of any successful Drupal project. In this session, Kerry Greer will share how to create roadmaps that align strategic goals with Drupal’s unique modular capabilities.
Key takeaways include:
- The essential elements of a Drupal-focused product roadmap
- Techniques for aligning strategy with Drupal’s architecture
- Practical tips for managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables
- Real-world examples of successful Drupal project roadmaps
This session is designed for project leads, developers, and anyone involved in planning Drupal projects who wants to sharpen their roadmapping skills.
Join Us at the Acquia Community Party!
We’re also co-sponsoring the Acquia Community Party on Thursday, August 14th at The Hall CP—a vibrant venue for creatives, innovators, and the Drupal Government Community.
This event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, network, and connect with fellow Drupal GovCon attendees in a fun and lively atmosphere. Enjoy an evening filled with great conversations, music, and camaraderie. Don’t miss it!
Why Attend Drupal GovCon?
Drupal GovCon is the ultimate gathering for anyone working with Drupal in the public sector. With engaging sessions, hands-on workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities, it’s the perfect place to learn, share, and grow. Plus, it’s free to attend!
We can’t wait to see you there! If you have any questions or want to schedule a meeting with our team during the event, feel free to contact us.