About

DrupalCamp Montreal 2011 is the 4th annual conference organized by the Drupal community in Montreal and beyond. The purpose of this and most DrupalCamps is to bring together like-minded members of the Drupal community to share knowledge, network, socialize, drink beer, etc.
The first DrupalCamp in Montreal was a success with about 60 participants coming together around an open-space meeting format. This year we expect over 200 attendees, and will augment the open-space concept with planned sessions and suggested BOFs.

Online registrants will be charged $20 at the door. Attendees who register on the day will be charged $25. Please make sure you register online now.

Just a few days prior to the Camp with be a multilingual code sprint led by Gabor Hojtsy. This will be held at the Notman House on September 14-16, 2011. For more information on this sprint, please see the g.d.o event post.

Venue and Sessions

McGill University’s McIntyre Medical Building will be the venue for our event. Like last year, we will have 3 large rooms accommodating over 150 people each for sessions. There will be 4 smaller rooms available for break out sessions and BOFs.

Once registered, you will be able to propose sessions and BOFs. You may suggest as many sessions as you like. Voting will open closer to the date. If you see a session you like, vote for it. If you don’t see a session that you want to have, volunteer to run it (or find someone else who will)! If you have an awesome idea at the last minute, suggest a BOF once the Camp starts. Organizers will narrow down the list of sessions to the most popular choices, and post a final schedule in the weeks leading up to the Camp.

• Laptop and power adapter
• Surge protector or extension cord
• Business cards
• Snacks or cash in case you need a pick-me-up
• All your Drupal passion

• Camera or video camera, with the flash turned off
• Headset for podcasting
• Your cell phone or smartphone, set to silent please

Getting there

The easiest way to obtain accurate transit directions is to use Google Maps to plan your journey.

McIntyre may be reached by metro on the green line at the Peel stop. Walk uphill on Peel street all the way to Avenue des Pins. The building is on the left side. Metro tickets cost $3/journey.

The easiest way to reach McIntyre by bus is to take the STM route 144 (Av. des Pins), which stops on Peel and Dr. Penfield. The 144 runs from Atwater and Tupper in the east to the Berri-UQAM metro stop in the west. Bus tickets are $3/journey.

The McGill University Campus is about 30 minutes from the Montréal-Trudeau airport. Taxis charge $38 + tip to downtown. STM Bus 747 stops at all major metro stops, including Berri-UQAM and costs $8.

Accommodation

There are many hotels near McGill University. The university has a list of recommended hotels that are close by, which can be found here. Prices generally range from $100-200/night for a room with two beds. Alternative accommodations can be found on Kayak or on CouchSurfing.