Those of us getting really excited that it is almost time for DrupalCon again sometimes need to explain to our friends, colleagues, or family members what all the fuss is about.

Explaining DrupalCon

Have you ever had trouble putting it into words? "Yeah, Mom, we sit in rooms together and write code! ... Yes, I do that all year ... Yes, I talk to these people online all the time ... But DrupalCon is incredible because it's so ... y'know, great! I met Dries! I committed a patch with Webchick!"

For those that are new to DrupalCons, don't worry, this post is not about a meetup of Drupal bird-watching hobbyists , nor are we asking anyone to pluck chickens. We just want to tell you that BoFs submissions are now open!

Birds of a Feather (aka BoFs) are informal gatherings of like-minded individuals who wish to discuss a certain theme. These sessions take their name form the proverb "Birds of a feather flock together", which couldn't be more appropriate, as precisely what happens in them is that people with similar interests come together in a ad-hoc fashion to participate in discussions that have no fixed agenda except the title and the subject suggested by the person which scheduled the BoF in the first place. Most of the time, these are just the starting points, and the discussion takes a life of its own. And it's a great place to meet other members of the community with similar interests.