DrupalCon Seattle 2019: How Drupal as a Service Can Save Our Livelihoods and our Lives

This talk explores the current challenges facing Drupal, including its complexity and competition from proprietary platforms that prioritize economies of scale over custom development. The speaker discusses how embracing a software as a service (SaaS) model can enhance Drupal's accessibility for users and spur innovation by enabling quicker adaptations to market needs. By utilizing principles of Free/Libre Software and considering platform cooperatives, Drupal could foster a more engaged community while providing a better entry point into web development. Attendees will learn about existing Libre SaaS initiatives within the Drupal ecosystem, as well as identify opportunities for transitioning from service-based offerings to product development in their own sectors.