DrupalCon Amsterdam 2014: COD: Effectively Powering Conferences with Drupal

This talk explores the Conference Organizing Distribution (COD) and its evolution within the Drupal community, showcasing its expanded capabilities for managing events beyond Drupal-centric use. The speakers present a case study on LinuxFest Northwest, a major Linux conference that attracts over 1500 participants each April, examining the event's diverse requirements such as session submission, ticketing, and sponsorship management. They demonstrate how COD has efficiently addressed these needs and discuss key implementations like the registration check-in system and digital signage that leverage Drupal's flexibility. The session concludes with insights into recent developments in COD and its applicability for organizations seeking effective event management solutions.