Los Angeles Drupal Business Summit Brings Experts and Business Leaders Together for a Day of Education and Networking

Source: BusinessWire

Open-Source Speakers Will Share the Benefits of Using Drupal for Websites and Web Applications

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jul 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — —Drupal experts and leaders from across the country are headed to Santa Monica, Calif. for the LA Drupal Business Summit, where they will discuss the benefits and best practices of the open-source platform and how it can help achieve online business goals.

The conference will be held on August 24th, 2012, at the Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica. The event will bring together business executives, marketers and technical professionals to highlight the platform’s capabilities and unique flexibility for websites and Web applications. Attendees will hear real-world case studies and practical advice of how Drupal is used to impact various online objectives and deliver great financial savings.

“The LA Drupal Business Summit is a great opportunity for professionals of all walks to meet like-minded individuals with Drupal experience and share their successes and lessons learned using the platform,” says Kevin Wall, CEO of KWALL, corporate organizer of the LA Drupal Business Summit. “Having the opportunity to learn from the experts and from peers is a priceless experience. This summit is designed so attendees can take away as much actionable information as possible.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a number of different sessions and panel discussions from top-notch, experienced organizations using Drupal. A few of the sessions on the agenda include:

— Client Engagement with Drupal – Erica St. Angel, vice president of marketing, Sonic Foundry

— Drupal Provides a More Effective Web Infrastructure – Kristin Boden-MacKay, director of Web communications, Portland State University

— Powerful Tools to Manage and Promote Events – David Ball, director of internet marketing, Harlem Globetrotters

— Building a CRM for Higher Education – Kevin Miller, Web programming specialist – California State University Monterey Bay

The summit takes place on Friday, August 24th 2012, from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM at the Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica. For more information or to register please visit www.drupalsummit.com/city/los-angeles .

About The Los Angeles Drupal Business Summit The LA Drupal Business Summit was created as an opportunity to bring together business leaders and technology strategists to learn more about Drupal-powered solutions. The event will provide examples of true Drupal case studies, lessons learned, and best practices. For more information visit www.drupalsummit.com/city/los-angeles .

SOURCE: LA Drupal Business Summit