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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I'm collecting photos from #Drupalcamp Colorado, especially 2017–2024 (2020–21 were virtual, so screenshots count!). Photos and albums from any year are welcome. Have any? Please share and repost to your #Drupal friends. Help me, [your name], you're my only hope!

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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Progress!!! I still have to wear the boot, but I can walk with a cane or a walker!

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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Very much looking forward to giving this talk in Vancouver! Thanks for inviting me.

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Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit @pnwdrupalsummit.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Highlighting some sessions from our upcoming program focused on accessibility and design, with speakers Andrew Morton, @jmatthews.bsky.social , Mike McCaffrey, Rick Hawkins, Max Bronsema, Carly Gerard, and David Engebretson #drupal #vancouver #opensource #accessiblity #twig #htmx #neurodiversity

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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I'd add, the earlier you submit the better. We carefully curate summit experiences. If you're not in Drupal, but you're doing cool things that are Drupal adjacent or in Open Source - seriously consider submitting!

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J Matthew Saunders @jmatthews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I’m helping organize the AI Summit at DrupalCon North America 2027, and the CFP is open. Topics: * Coding with AI * AI in the Framework * AI in Drupal & Sitebuilding Doing something cool with AI? Submit by Dec. 21 2026: buff.ly/mjGtAez

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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

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 · 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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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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I Support Drupal and Open Source

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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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I Support Drupal and Open Source

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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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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 · 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

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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