dragoncon

I learned this morning that indeed, The Workplace will allow me to attend Drupalcon Paris without burning vacation time if I’m paying for the conference. I really and truly expected the decision to be taken out of my hands. It now becomes a fiscal decision: cost of travel and accommodation versus benefit of attendance and networking.

Much to think about while I do data cleanup. If you’re wondering what in the world this is about, see http://domesticat.net/2009/04/dragon-or-drop

I’ve had an interesting possibility crop up, and I’d be curious to hear some honest feedback from friends of mine on both sides of the DragonCon / DrupalCon divide.

Most of you know that my job has a strong Drupal slant these days. Fewer of you would have reason to know that Drupal has a strong European background, and as a result there are two conventions per year: one in the US and one in Europe.

• DrupalCon Paris dates have not been finalized but are likely to be around September 1-4 (Tuesday - Friday).
• DragonCon dates are set in stone: September 4-7 (Friday-Sunday).

The unofficial word I have been given:  if I am willing to pay my costs, I could have time off of work to attend DrupalCon.

Here are the pluses and minuses as I see them today: