2023 Drupal GovCon Metrics

Prepared by Luisa Gallego

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Executive Summary

Drupal GovCon 2023 brought together a diverse community of professionals, thought leaders, and practitioners from the government and Drupal ecosystem.

Key Themes

  1. Digital Transformation in Government: The conference delved into the role of Drupal in driving digital transformation initiatives within government agencies. Sessions and discussions highlighted successful case studies and strategies for implementing Drupal solutions to enhance government services and user engagement.
  2. Accessibility and Inclusion: The importance of creating accessible and inclusive digital experiences for all users was a central theme. Speakers addressed the challenges and solutions related to making Drupal-powered government websites accessible to individuals with diverse abilities.
  3. Collaboration and Community Engagement: DGC emphasized the collaborative nature of the Drupal community. Attendees explored opportunities for collaboration, shared success stories, and discussed how the Drupal platform can continue to evolve to meet the needs of government and private agencies.

Meet Our Leaders

  • Jessica Dearie, Co-Lead
  • Nneka Hector, Co-Lead
  • Chris O’Donnell, Director of Fundraising
  • John Shortess, Training Coordinator
  • Jason Glisson, Volunteer Coordinator
  • Mike Madison, Drupal GovCon Website Lead
  • Blake Newman, Food & Beverage Coordinator
  • Mayank Gupta, Social Media Strategist 

Event Objectives

Vision

Educate local, state, and federal government employees, business owners, non-profits, and higher education organizations on the use and benefits of Drupal through collaboration and innovation with subject matter experts, Drupal agencies, and thought leaders.

Metrics

  • Email Campaign Analytics
  • Event Attendance
  • Surveys
  • Social Media Engagement

The metrics provided reflect data from survey respondents and registered attendees, constituting 30% of our network.

Event Metrics Results

Conference

  • 2 Days
  • 70 Sessions
  • 8 Tracks
  • 8 Trainings
    • CSS in 2023 - Layout, Variables, Organization, and More 
    • Atomic & Molecular Design with Drupal
    • Tracking & Controlling Your Drupal Sites with Site Module & Site Manager
    • What Am I Getting Myself Into? A Drupal Crash Course for Non-Developers
    • Object-Oriented Programming with PHP
    • Intermediate Drupal Front End Development
    • A Practical Guide to USWDS
    • Professional Drupal Module Development Tools
  • 77 Speakers
  • 13 Trainers
  • 4 Networking Events

Event Attendance

597 Total Registrations

*Individual booth visit and sponsor familiarity data available upon request

Attendee Demographics

  • 10 Countries
  • 35 States
  • Industry
    • Government 30.2%
    • Government Contractor 27.6%
    • Private 25.9%
    • Higher Ed 10.3%
    • Nonprofit 6%
  • 85% of registrants have purchasing input within their organizations 
  • Career Level
    • Entry 3.4%
    • Mid 28.4%
    • Senior 54.3%
    • Executive 13.8%
  • Top 3 Roles*
    • Developer 48%
    • Content Manager 23%
    • Technical Architect 20%

*Survey participants could select more than one role

  • Drupal Skills
    • Novice 11.6%
    • Beginner 13.9%
    • Competent 29.3%
    • Proficient 35.2%
    • Expert 10.1%
  • 76% of survey respondents plan to attend GovCon 2024

Attendee Experience

  • 88% of survey respondents indicated high satisfaction with their overall GovCon experience
  • 84% of surveyed respondents indicated high satisfaction with the quality of sessions
  • 79% of surveyed respondents indicated high satisfaction with the quality of trainings
  • 78% of surveyed respondents were happy with pre-event communications 

Marketing & Communications

  • 30 Pre-Event Emails
  • 2247 Average opens on email campaigns
  • 721 Average clicks on email campaigns

LinkedIn Marketing

  • 91 Posts
  • 450 New Followers
  • 500+ Unique page visitors from 17 countries and 24 states
  • 21373 Impressions

Feedback

“At the 2023 Drupal GovCon in Bethesda, MD, my dual role as both presenter and attendee led to an enriching experience. The conference served as a nexus for expanding my professional network, fostering meaningful connections within the Drupal community. This networking, coupled with a vibrant exchange of ideas during numerous sessions, ignited inspiration and equipped me with innovative strategies to enhance our working processes and contributions to the Drupal community.” Julie Elman, Senior Digital Project Manager – Oomph, Inc.

Interested in Sponsoring with Us?

At Drupal4Gov, we create avenues to foster collaboration, shared knowledge, and community around using open source software at all levels of government.

If this sounds like something you’d like to support, contact us! Together, we can drive innovation, share knowledge, and shape the future of digital experiences in government.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.drupal4gov.us