Connect, learn, inspire.

8.
September
2023

Toronto's Top Drupal Tech Summit

EVOLVE

DRUPAL

TORONTO

And it's a wrap!

EvolveDrupal Toronto was a true success with +150 attendees, coming together to learn, connect, and inspire.
A heartfelt thank you to all our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and supporters who made EvolveDrupal a resounding success last week! Check out the photo gallery to discover some captivating moments.

If you missed out, fear not ! You can still catch up by checking out the recorded sessions published on each presentation page.

Stay tuned for the next the EvolveDrupal summits in Ottawa at the end of this year, and Atlanta and DC in 2024.

Photo Gallery

Click on the image to explore the full photo gallery and discover more captivating moments!
Audience attending an event

Why attend

Connect, learn, inspire.

Whether you're an open source developer, designer, project manager or executive leader, you'll be among Drupal & web design enthusiasts of every skill level. On top of that, hear Dries Buytaert answer your questions on everything Drupal related.
This one-day summit is organized by Evolving Web and other sponsors, and targeted at members of the Canadian Drupal & Design community.

Session Format

Mini-conference

EvolveUX+

Calling designers, strategists, and product specialists! We’re running a special conference-within-a-conference for you. It gives you access to a tailored selection of EvolveDrupal afternoon sessions – all at a fraction of the cost of a full-day EvolveDrupal ticket.

Get ready to immerse yourself in dynamic sessions on design strategy, product strategy, UX, UI, and art direction. You’ll absorb cutting-edge knowledge and forge connections with 130+ creative professionals. See the agenda.

Finish your week with a bang! Register now for an unforgettable Friday afternoon.
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Agenda

Sep 8

Back to in-person events

Registration & Café Delights

8:00

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9:00

Opening Remarks

9:00

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9:05

Keynote Speech

9:05

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9:20

Suzanne Dergacheva
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Evolving Web
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Dries Q&A (30 minutes)

9:20

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9:50

Dries Buytaert
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Acquia, Drupal
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Sponsored Case Study Demo

10:00

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10:20

Blaine Herman
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DubBot
Iskandar Mamadnazarov
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Evolving Web
Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

EvolveUX - Evolving Web

10:20

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10:45

Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

10-min Room Transition Break

10:45

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11:00

Speaker Session 1

11:00

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11:45

Martin Anderson Clutz
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Acquia
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode
Joyce Peralta
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McGill University
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Speaker Session 2

11:45

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12:30

Andrew Berry
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Lullabot
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode
Adrienne Smith
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Evolving Web
Ian Barcarse
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York University
Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Lunch Break

12:30

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13:30

EvolveUX+ Mini-Conference

13:30

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15:40

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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Featured Drupal Talk

13:35

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14:15

Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Olha Davydovych
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Evolving Web
Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Featured Lightning Talk

14:20

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14:40

Tim Doyle
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Drupal Association
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Lightning Talk 1

14:40

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14:50

Joe Kwan
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University of Waterloo
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Lightning Talk 2

15:00

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15:10

Crispin Bailey
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Kalamuna
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Lightning Talk 3

15:10

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15:20

Eric Bremner
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University of Waterloo
Martin Leblanc
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University of Waterloo
Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Lightning Talk 4

15:20

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15:30

Nikhil Ganesh
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University of Guelph Humber (Humber College)
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Lightning Talk 5

15:30

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15:40

Dharizza Espinach
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Evolving Web
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Morgan Guegan
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Evolving Web
Don Lalicon
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Evolving Web
Shane Collier
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Evolving Web
Maggie Paquette
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New/Mode
Sarrah Bandukwala
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New/Mode

Closing Remarks

15:45

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16:00

Reception & Refresh

16:00

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18:00

ATTENDEES

150-200

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Join our pre and post-event networking dinners.
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Any questions?
Contact us.

Featured speakers

Location

Montreal CoWork space

789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON

The Toronto Reference Library

The summit takes place right in the heart of downtown Toronto at the Toronto Reference Library.

It is located on block north of Bloor Street on the east side of Yonge Street. The nearest subway station is Bloor-Yonge Station on lines 1 and 2.

Parking is available at One Bloor Streat East Parking Garage for $25 per day or at 839 Yonge st for $30 a day. There is a Bike Share Toronto bike station on Bloor and Yonge.

Organizers & Sponsors

Past Event

Montreal

May 26, 2023

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