The YMCA’s mission is rooted in community impact—and in today’s world, that includes a strong, unified digital presence. Enter Open Y, an open-source, Drupal-based platform built specifically for YMCAs to streamline content management, marketing, and integrations.

In this session, we’ll dive into how Open Y empowers local YMCAs to deliver scalable, accessible, and user-friendly websites while reducing development overhead through shared community resources. Whether you're a developer, site builder, digital marketer, or decision-maker, you'll come away with:

- An overview of the Open Y distribution and how it builds on Drupal 11
- A look at how the YMCA network collaborates to enhance the platform
- Real-world examples of YMCAs using Open Y to increase engagement and reduce tech debt
- A roadmap for getting started with Open Y (whether you're upgrading or launching a new site)

We’ll also cover key modules and architecture choices in Open Y, and show how you can contribute or customize it to fit your organization’s unique needs.