WordCamps are priceless in terms of education. Whether it’s learning how to modify a WordPress theme, selecting the right plugin, or even diving deeper into creating a successful business or agency. Alot of this knowledge comes from those in the WordPress community (local or not local) who griously donate their time (and very often their funds) to spreading this word.
And that’s the way it should be. But in terms of perspective it’s often beneficial to go outside the WordPress community – even to communities where, in one sense or another, are competitors to WordPress in certain spaces. This includes others that may work in open-source, but may use or work with a CMS that isn’t WordPress. Like Drupal or Joomla. Or might even build their own CMS, even if it doesn’t involve PHP.
We aren’t proposing learning how to build a blog with Drupal. But we do want to form a stronger bond with those in the open-source and PHP communities. It’s about looking at ideas and concepts that – because we spend alot of time with those in the WordPress world – we might not consider.
WordCamp Miami has therefore invited such ones in the last few years. This year we are proud to say some our speakers fit this idea. Particularly these speakers:
Mike Herchel
Mike started using Drupal in 2008, and has been involved in the Drupal community since 2010, and is one of the organizers for the annual Florida Drupalcamp conference. His talk title is “WordPress & Drupal: Community and Contribution Differences and Lessons”. Those in attendance are going to learn about what Drupal does differently (and similarly) when it comes to the community. What works, what still needs tuning. And comparing that to WordPress in a few key areas. Hopefully you walk away with some fresh thoughts and ideas.
Aleksander Kuczek
WordCamp Miami is very focused on diversity – and this includes ideas from a variety of sources and backgrounds.
Don’t forget to grab your ticket so you can see these and OTHER “outside the bubble” speakers on March 24-26, 2017!
