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J Matthew Saunders

@jmatthews.bsky.social
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Liberal. Artist. Software Eng. Scuba Diver. Board Alumnus - Drupal Assc. ❤️ Opensource & geekery. ❤️ Dogs. AuDHD/Dyslexic Neurodiversity advocate. he/him. Posts = my own opinion.

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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I vibe coded a useful add-on to our Realtor's listing website in an hour making our next home search significantly easier to manage. Interested in reading how? buff.ly/TbPx1JH
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Planning on going to #Drupalcon Orlando? Are you a #scuba diver? Lets have a diving meetup before the Con! Issue here for commenting: buff.ly/8uqWe7m
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
buff.ly/1TAGkJz I designed the workshop with the expectation of ultimately building a Miro board as a way to incentivize participation. I used Claude Code in VSCode and the Miro API to do something unexpected. Read on if your interest is piqued.
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Drupalcamp Colorado is next week! I'm providing a day-long training on WEDNESDAY for beginners who want to learn about #Drupal AI. I had Chinese today, and this was my fortune. You DO want joy join me for exciting opportunities for adventure. Don't you? www.tickettailor.com/events/drupa...
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Strange New Worlds - jeeze. Jumped the shark. 🤦
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Curious about #Drupal AI? Want to learn how to integrate AI workflows into your site? This full-day workshop is being offered at Drupalcamp Colorado on Wed Aug 26th. It is only $99, you get lunch, and you'll walk away with practical experience and a 41 page ebook. buff.ly/fikkzWV
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Drupal AI - Practical AI Integration for Content Workflows | Drupal Colorado, Inc.
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how organisations create, manage, and deliver content. Yet many Drupal teams are still trying to determine where AI fits into their existing workflows and…
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
#Bytes needed a good night sleep before starting their journey from #drupalgovcon2026 to #DCCO2026! Find them at a camp near you to win a #Drupalcon ticket in Orlando!
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Hanging out at #DrupalGovCon !
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This afternoon, at #DrupalGovCon, I'm giving my latest talk in my #neurodiversity series. If you're here, or just want to visit the U of Maryland campus - I'm speaking in the Pyon Su Room at 2:00 pm. "Your Organisation Has a Design Problem: How Cognitive Friction Is Killing Performance"
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Doing my bit. #Every8Weeks
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A reminder for everyone who cares about #Drupal’s future: you do not have to make a donation to become a #voting member of the Drupal Association. Choose the complimentary membership option and make sure it is active by 00:00 UTC on 21 July. Details:
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I Support Drupal and Open Source
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
#Voting for the #Drupal Association Board begins on 22 July. If you want a say in who represents the community, make sure your membership is active before the eligibility deadline. Donations help, but membership and voting rights are available at no cost. Join here:
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Open source works best when people participate. Becoming a #Drupal Association member gives you a #vote in the community Board #election. You can donate if you wish, but the complimentary $0 membership has full voting rights. Learn more:
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
#Drupal Association membership must be active by 00:00 UTC on 21 July to vote in this year’s Board #election. Membership can be completely free. Financial support is appreciated, but it is never required to have a voice. Join now:
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I Support Drupal and Open Source
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Want to vote in the #Drupal Association Board #election? You need an active membership, but you do not need to donate. Donations are wonderful and help support Drupal, but complimentary membership includes voting rights. Join here:
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I Support Drupal and Open Source
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I'm running for the the #Drupal Association Board. I'm sharing a few thought pieces around Governance that apply to my running, but aren't fluff pieces on why you should vote for me. I spend a ton of time thinking about the intersection of governance, open source, and AI. buff.ly/pLRHcI3
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
#Bytes was feeling sluggish this afternoon at Drupalcamp Asheville and wanted some coffee. Hopefully they’ll feel more energized at #DrupalConOrlando.
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Open source isn’t just a licence. It’s a political choice. Every time we choose transparency over secrecy, collaboration over control, and shared knowledge over vendor lock-in, we’re shaping the kind of digital society we want. That’s why open source matters. Read more: buff.ly/h50eMh9
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Open Source Is Not a Licence, It's a Political Act
I spent last week at the UN in New York for Open Source Week — four days of sessions covering AI, Digital Public Infrastructure, OSPOs, community-led open-source work, and a hackathon. I work for…
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Excited to share that I will be presenting at the United Nations Open Source week, on Friday June 26, "Open Source AI, Neurodiversity, and the Untapped Workforce." #OpenSource #amazee #AI
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I'll be in NYC next week for the UN Opensource Week. If you're attending the event (or aren't, but would like to meet for coffee) - let me know! www.unopensource.org
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UN Open Source Week 2026 | United Nations Open Source Event
UN Open Source Week 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters, New York 22–26 June 2026. Explore open source, digital public infrastructure, AI sessions, community hackathon, and global collaboration.
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Mike Anello (ultimike) @mike-anello.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
“An AI harness connects models to essential organizational requirements: structured data, governance, human oversight, and workflow automation.” @jmatthews.bsky.social thinks #drupal is that harness (I tend to agree!) Via blog post by Pilar Belhumeur www.tag1.com/blog/drupal-...
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Drupal AI Summit NYC 2026: A Community Coming Together Around AI
Tag1's Pilar Belhumeur reports from Drupal AI Summit NYC 2026 — covering Drupal as an AI harness, autonomous agents, and the rise of an agent-ready web.
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Built something interesting with AI and Drupal? Tried agents, RAG, coding assistants, AI workflows, or LLM integrations? Share what worked, what failed, and what you learned at AI Summit Rotterdam. CFP closes June 19. forms.gle/1JKetYfPECiV...
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AI Summit Rotterdam, Call For Speakers
Explore AI for Developers If you’re a Drupal developer interested in AI, this day is designed to help you get practical, hands-on insight into the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Artificial…
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
My father, Peter Saunders, passed away on 5/30 at the age of 89. Teacher, mentor, husband, father, grandfather, and one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. I’m grateful I was able to be with him in his final days. His obituary can be found here: buff.ly/js0G9Td
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Peter Saunders — Victoria Simply Cremations
Peter Saunders April 25, 1937 – May 30, 2026 “Grandpa never seemed like he was humoring us. He was always interested.” Of all the memories shared after Pete ...
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The #Drupal #AI Summit NYC takes place tomorrow, May 14, at 360 Madison Avenue. If #AI is part of your platform or product strategy, this is a chance for #Leadership to hear how others are approaching it in practice. Tickets are $200. buff.ly/RCqcnQp
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Alanna died few days ago. She was a loved by the #Drupal community. With her passing, we need help with final arrangements & to celebrate her life. If you can afford to help with her cremation & provide a little something for causes she cared for, here's the link: buff.ly/sPo17uE We miss you Alanna.
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Donate to Support Alanna’s Cremation and Legacy, organized by DANIELLE CHALLENDER
Alanna Burke passed away suddenly in her sleep. We are raising funds for her… DANIELLE CHALLENDER needs your support for Support Alanna’s Cremation and Legacy
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
There is a lot of energy around what #AI could do, but much less clarity around how to run it responsibly in real environments. On May 14 in NYC, this Summit focuses on the decisions #Leadership teams need to make to move forward with confidence. Tickets are $200. buff.ly/RCqcnQp
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The people speaking on May 14 are not approaching #AI as an experiment. They are working with it in live environments and sharing what that actually looks like. That perspective gives #Leadership a clearer path forward. Tickets are $200. buff.ly/RCqcnQp
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
From private #AI and data sovereignty to governance and production use cases, the program is built around what organisations are actually doing today. May 14 in NYC, designed for #Leadership teams responsible for making this real. Tickets are $200. buff.ly/RCqcnQp
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Most #AI challenges are not about the model. They come from how data is handled, how systems are integrated, and how decisions are made over time. That is the level of discussion on May 14 in New York City, aimed at #Leadership navigating these realities. Tickets are $200. buff.ly/RCqcnQp
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
If you are evaluating #AI tools, vendors, or architecture decisions, this is the kind of event that helps clarify the trade-offs. On May 14, practitioners share what they are seeing in production, in a way that supports better #Leadership decisions. Tickets are $200. buff.ly/RCqcnQp
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
I’ll be speaking on May 14 at the Drupal AI Summit NYC. My session looks at real-world #AI implementations and what organisations are doing today that is actually working in production environments, with a focus on what matters to #Leadership. Tickets are $200. buff.ly/RCqcnQp
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
On May 14, the Drupal AI Summit NYC brings together people already working with AI in production and dealing with the realities that come with it. The focus is on governance, architecture, and what it takes for #Leadership to make #AI dependable at scale. Tickets are $200. buff.ly/RCqcnQp
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
If you missed my talk, Designing For Difference, at Chicago #Drupalcon, it has been posted on the #Drupal Association YouTube Channel! Take a peek, make a comment, let me know what you agree with and what you might not agree with! #neurodiversity youtu.be/-AfiWw3L_MY?...
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Designing for Difference: Practical Strategies for Building a Neuroinclusive Organization
Matthew Saunders (matthews) If recognizing the value of neurodiversity is the first step, the next is changing systems, environments, and behaviours to actually support neurodivergent people.…
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
AI is moving quickly, but many organisations are still working to move from pilots into something stable and usable. On May 14 in NYC, the Drupal AI Summit focuses on that transition, with sessions grounded in real implementation experience for #Leadership teams. Tickets are $200. buff.ly/RCqcnQp
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Monday April 13th is the last day for Early Bird Tickets to the #Drupal AI Summit at API Days by FOST in NYC. $150 to attend an incredibly diverse conference focused on AI. Drupal is a part of the schedule, but there is SO much more. Want in? new.drupal.org/ai/events/Dr...
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
“Inclusion is not a personality trait. It is system architecture.” If you care about building better teams, this talk is about the structural changes that make neuroinclusion real. DrupalCon Chicago Mar 24 • 1:30–2:20 PM CDT Room: Williford A
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Designing for Difference: Practical Strategies for Building a Neuroinclusive Organization | Drupal Events
DrupalCon unites experts from around the globe who create ambitious digital experiences. Network, learn, and be inspired.
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Neuroinclusive teams don’t emerge accidentally. They are designed. In my DrupalCon Chicago session I’ll walk through practical Universal Design strategies organizations can use to reduce friction & unlock better team performance. Mar 24 1:30–2:20 PM CDT Williford A (3rd Floor)
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Designing for Difference: Practical Strategies for Building a Neuroinclusive Organization | Drupal Events
DrupalCon unites experts from around the globe who create ambitious digital experiences. Network, learn, and be inspired.
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Starting DrupalCon Chicago 2026? Start with the AI Summit on Monday, May 18. A full-day event focused on how AI is being used across Drupal projects and organisations. Guests must pre-register.
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Summit: AI (guests must pre-register) | Drupal Events
DrupalCon unites experts from around the globe who create ambitious digital experiences. Network, learn, and be inspired.
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Looking for something to do tonight? Join us, in person and virtually, for the #Drupal Colorado monthly meetup at DENHac. We'll be starting at about 7:00 pm in the classroom. I'll be talking neuroinclusivity in organizations. Want deets on meetup.com? www.meetup.com/drupal-color...
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Denver Drupal Meetup - This Year (2026) in Drupal, Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
## Details * **Date:** March 19, 2026 from 7:00-9:00PM * **Location:** DenHac and Zoom * **Zoom:** https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GSGEiao3T8SVf7MYqBqCxw ## The
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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social shares a DrupalCon 2026 session on neuroinclusive organisation design. Focus on hiring systems, team workflows, and leadership practices. Frames inclusion as a systems design challenge. bit.ly/4bwF5OG #DrupalCon #Neurodiversity #Leadership
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Still looking for a last minute ticket for #Drupalcon Chicago? #Drupal Colorado has your back. Pop over to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... and fill out the form. We have a couple of tickets left to give away.
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Drupalcon Chicago 2026 tickets
Drupal Colorado has several tickets to Drupalcon Chicago to give away! If getting a ticket would make the difference between you not going and going, sign up! We'll randomly choose from folks who…
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Most organizations don’t intentionally exclude neurodivergent people. They accidentally design poor systems. We’ll look at how hiring, team norms, and leadership practices shape who can actually succeed in your organization. DrupalCon Chicago Mar 24 • 1:30–2:20 PM CDT Williford A
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Designing for Difference: Practical Strategies for Building a Neuroinclusive Organization | Drupal Events
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
AI is one of the fastest-moving areas in the Drupal ecosystem. At DrupalCon Chicago 2026, the AI Summit on May 18, 2026 gathers builders, architects, and strategists for a full day of discussion and learning. Pre-register here:
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Summit: AI (guests must pre-register) | Drupal Events
DrupalCon unites experts from around the globe who create ambitious digital experiences. Network, learn, and be inspired.
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Neuroinclusion is not about fixing people. It’s fixing systems. At DrupalCon Chicago I’ll be sharing practical ways organizations can redesign hiring, team operations, & leadership practices to support neurodivergent talent. Williford A (3rd Floor) Mar 24 1:30–2:20 PM CDT
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Designing for Difference: Practical Strategies for Building a Neuroinclusive Organization | Drupal Events
DrupalCon unites experts from around the globe who create ambitious digital experiences. Network, learn, and be inspired.
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
AI is often framed as replacing people. This story is the opposite. Today, in this webinar we’ll explore how the World Cancer Day campaign uses #Drupal AI to support human reviewers so powerful cancer stories can be shared more quickly and safely. Read more and register: buff.ly/M37SzJZ
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
What does responsible AI actually look like? The World Cancer Day team uses #Drupal AI to support moderation of personal cancer stories submitted from around the world — helping a small communications team manage scale without removing the human element. Read more and register: buff.ly/M37SzJZ
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
AI is reshaping how digital teams build, operate, and scale. Join the AI Summit at DrupalCon Chicago 2026 on Monday, May 18, 2026 for a full day exploring practical AI in the Drupal ecosystem. Guests must pre-register.
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Summit: AI (guests must pre-register) | Drupal Events
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
The AI Summit at DrupalCon Chicago brings together practitioners building real AI solutions with #Drupal. A full-day summit on May 18, 2026. Focused discussions. Practical insights. Pre-registration required. events.drupal.org/chicago2026/...
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Summit: AI (guests must pre-register) | Drupal Events
DrupalCon unites experts from around the globe who create ambitious digital experiences. Network, learn, and be inspired.
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Behind every cancer diagnosis is a human story. World Cancer Day collects these stories from around the world. In this webinar we’ll talk about how a small team uses #Drupal AI to help moderate submissions quickly while keeping humans at the centre of the process. Register Here: buff.ly/M37SzJZ
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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
👀 for a ticket to #Drupalcon Chi? Drupal Colorado has a few tickets to give to community members. 👀 for folks who have a connection to Drupalcamp Colorado - that can be through attending, speaking, friendships, etc. Apply here: buff.ly/R1iUulo We'll be selecting a few folks by the weekend!
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Drupalcon Chicago 2026 tickets
Drupal Colorado has several tickets to Drupalcon Chicago to give away! If getting a ticket would make the difference between you not going and going, sign up! We'll randomly choose from folks who…
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