Here are the details for the next Alpharetta based meet-up on Tuesday, Sept. 16th at 7pm. This should be a really exciting opportunity to look behind the curtain to see how a large, Atlanta based organization is utilizing Drupal.
New to Drupal and want to find out more? Come a little early to talk with experienced Drupal'ers to see what all the hype is about.
Agenda:
6:30 – 7:00pm (networking/business card exchange)
6:45pm – 7:00pm (“Drupalology 101” introducing Drupal to new attendees)
7:00pm - Opening remarks from meet-up organizers
7:05pm - Brief introduction of all attendees (who are you, what do you do, why are you here, etc.)
7:15pm – Presentation from speaker(s)
8:15pm - Q&A w/audience and speaker(s)
8:30pm – Closing remarks
8:30pm – ? Additional networking/breakout sessions (optional)
Jeff Diecks will provide an overview of how Turner Sports uses Drupal at the Sept. 16 meeting at 5 Seasons in Alpharetta. Topics covered will include the decision-making process to select Drupal, a review of two sites where it is used and some tips regarding server and site optimization. Paul Chason of Mediacurrent will then provide some details behind the http://www.localracing.nascar.com site implementation and its custom features.
As always:
The location and time are the same: 7-9pm, 5 Seasons restaurant in Alpharetta, GA., on Old Milton Parkway, about one mile east of GA 400 off of exit 10.