The local Drupal associations and region leads gathered to tackle crucial challenges and discuss strategies for strengthening their communities at the Local Associations Round Table, held as part of DrupalCon Lille 2023. The round table discussions have centred on vital initiatives to empower local Drupal groups and enhance their impact.

Foremost among the priorities discussed is the organisation of Drupal camps and meetups, reflecting the community's commitment to facilitating local engagement. This initiative seeks to bring Drupal enthusiasts together, fostering collaboration and the exchange of innovative ideas.

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Another key agenda item pertains to creating a centralised platform for Drupal-related information. This endeavour is intended to streamline access to essential resources for Drupal enthusiasts, ultimately enhancing the dissemination of knowledge within the community. Furthermore, attendees are actively engaged in discussions surrounding efforts to make Drupal.org more multilingual and locally accessible, an important step towards broadening Drupal's global reach.

The Local Associations Round Table at DrupalCon Lille is a valuable platform for local Drupal communities to support one another and stimulate fresh ideas. It offers an open forum to share insights, address the challenge of finding new members, set up local marketing strategies, establish local partner programs, and create revenue streams. In addition, templates, code, and playbooks are shared to support the growth of local Drupal initiatives.

The meeting, attended by representatives from the Drupal Association, underscores the collaborative spirit at the heart of the Drupal ecosystem. Hosted by Baddy Sonja Breidert and Imre Gmelig Meijling, this event provides a foundation for empowering local Drupal communities and driving collective growth and innovation.