This weekend sees the annual DrupalCamp London 2015 and Deeson team members will be there in force.

As a co-director of the event I've enjoyed seeing DrupalCamp London grow and thrive over the years.

Launched in 2013, the event is a place to gather with like-minded Drupal developers and those who'd like to find out more about the benefits of using an open source CMS.

This year promises to be extra interesting, with the impending release of Drupal 8.

We've already discussed why this is highly relevant to both tech specialists and marketers, but we think it's also important to note how valuable DrupalCamp is to the evolution of the technology. 

People over product

Not only is DrupalCamp exciting in the technology it showcases, but also in the 'process' it hosts - the focused collaboration of great minds in building an even better product.

With such a 'people based' approach to building the product, it's impossible to ignore the personal issues developers may face. 

That's why keynote speakers are focused both on the product itself and the art of bringing people together to solve complex issues and the questions arising for the people behind Drupal.

Saturday sees a huge range of topics covered, both from the perspective of a website user to the often-overlooked issue of the CMS user and how to make their experience better within the system. 

While the schedule focuses on the practical issues developer might face when using Drupal, it also provides guidance for developers who may be experiencing difficult working situations, including the wonderfully titled 'Team working for megalomaniacs' session.

The event's a unique opportunity to gather the people who contribute to and use Drupal on a daily basis. It's a sounding board to find out what makes them tick, steering the product development in a direction they're happy with. 

Two heads are better than one, hundreds are unbeatable 

Getting people in a room together to thrash out issues and debate usability over the same table is second to none in catalysing progress.

Some of the brightest, most unique brains in the land use the technology, each putting their own spin on things. 

Sitting these people down together creates new and amazing ways to drive Drupal forward in to its next phase. 

There's also the opportunity to socialise with like-minded Drupal enthusiasts at the pub. Where better to discuss Bootstrap, Panels and all things content management?

Open to all

Whether you're a hardened Drupal expert or a curious brand manager who has never experimented with the system, the event is inclusive, welcoming and enlightening.

One thing's certain, you'll leave with plenty of answers and a lot more questions than you came with. 

There's truly no better place to witness the excitement and pace of collaborative development. 

Why not come and join us?