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Call for Proposals — Mountain Camp 2027

Overview

Item Details
Platform Pretalx (live ✅)
Opens July 1, 2026 ✅ (already open)
Deadline October 11, 2026
Review Period Late October 2026
Notifications By end of October 2026

Session Formats

Format Length Description
Talk 25 min Standard session, preferred length
Workshop 60-90 min Hands-on, beginner-accessible preferred
Lightning Talk 10 min Sponsor incentive slot
BoF Flexible Birds of a Feather, informal discussion

Topics We're Looking For

Core Topics

  • AI and its impact on Drupal
  • Data sovereignty and compliance
  • Open telemetry and emerging technologies
  • Drupal 10/11/12 migration
  • Site building best practices
  • Contrib module showcases

Newcomer-Focused

  • Drupal in a Day graduates
  • First contributions
  • Getting started with Drupal
  • Career paths in Drupal

External Voices (Encouraged)

  • Data sovereignty
  • AI ethics
  • Open web policy
  • Government technology
  • Non-Drupal open source sustainability

What We Value

Based on historical feedback:

  • Hands-on workshops rated higher than passive talks
  • External speakers generate strongest reactions
  • Beginner-accessible content appreciated
  • Real-world case studies over abstract theory

Selection Criteria

  1. Relevance — Aligns with theme and audience interests
  2. Speaker experience — Can deliver engaging content
  3. Format fit — Appropriate for proposed length
  4. Diversity — Mix of backgrounds, perspectives, expertise levels
  5. Fresh content — New topics, new speakers encouraged

How to Submit

  1. Visit Pretalx (link to be added here)
  2. Create account or log in

  3. Submit session with:

  4. Title

  5. Abstract (clear, compelling)
  6. Target audience
  7. Format (talk/workshop/BoF)
  8. Duration preference
  9. Await notification via Pretalx

Key Dates

Date Milestone
July 1, 2026 CFP opens on Pretalx ✅ (already live)
August 2026 Program outline published (helps speakers)
October 11, 2026 CFP closes
Late October 2026 Review and selection
November 1, 2026 Full schedule published

Tips for Speakers

  • Review feedback/feedback-analysis.md to understand what resonates
  • Aim for 25-minute talks (not hour-long)
  • Include hands-on elements if possible
  • Consider what makes DMC unique — connect with the community

Related: See program/speakers.md for featured speaker list, program/overview.md for session types.