Welcome to Drupal Iberia 2026
May 8 and 9 - Talks, workshops, networking... and much more :-)
Braga
An ideal and diverse event for anyone interested in Drupal, that combines learning, community, and fun
When and where
May 8 and 9: talks, workshops and networking events
Session submissions for Drupal Iberia 2026 are open until March 15, 2026.
Keynote speakers
Alejandro Moreno
Alejandro Moreno is a Computer Scientist with a major in AI from the European University of Madrid. He currently serves as a Partner Manager and Developer Relations at Pantheon, and he is an elected Director on the Board of the Drupal Association. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience as a software engineer and architect, he bridges the gap between high performance cloud hosting and the agency community across EMEA.
As a prolific international speaker, Alejandro has headlined stages at DrupalCon Amsterdam, Atlanta, and Singapore. He frequently introduces main stage keynotes for industry leaders, including Drupal founder Dries Buytaert, while focusing on fostering innovation and brand growth for the Pantheon partner network.
Renata Loureiro Frade
Renata Frade is an interdisciplinary researcher at the intersection of Communication Sciences, Information Science, and Digital Technologies, with a focus on technofeminism, human-computer interaction, transmedia storytelling, and responsible artificial intelligence. She holds a PhD in Information and Communication on Digital Platforms from the University of Aveiro and the University of Porto — awarded with distinction and honours — where she mapped and analysed 247 women-in-technology communities in Portugal and Brazil, developing original organisational and communication models for feminist digital activism. Postdoctoral researcher at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
Braga is one of Portugal’s oldest and most culturally rich cities, blending its deep historical roots with a modern and vibrant atmosphere. Known for its strong religious heritage, lively streets, and welcoming character, the city offers a unique balance between tradition and innovation.
Iconic places in Braga include:
• Bom Jesus do Monte – A stunning hillside sanctuary famous for its monumental baroque staircase and panoramic views.
• Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) – The oldest cathedral in Portugal, showcasing centuries of architectural evolution.
• Sameiro Sanctuary – One of the country’s most important pilgrimage sites, offering serene surroundings and impressive vistas.
The venue
Inspired by the Roman heritage of Minho’s capital, Forum Braga is a multi-purpose structure, managed by InvestBraga, dedicated to fairs, exhibitions, congresses and other events of a socio-cultural, scientific, recreational and sports nature as well all kinds of recreational and entertainment shows.
Situated in Braga’s city centre and easily accessible, Forum Braga is a multi-purpose space and adapted to the demands of the future. With a capacity to accommodate events of all sizes: from 20 to more than 20,000 people.
It is undoubtedly a modern interactive and environmentally sustainable forum, designed and made for people. A meeting point for business, culture and with multiple values to make your dream and make all kinds of experiences come true.
