Drupal Developer Days 2025 Unveils Full Schedule with Keynotes, Sessions, and Networking Events

Staff Reporter

LEUVEN, Belgium - The highly anticipated Drupal Developer Days 2025 schedule has been officially released, setting the stage for an engaging week of learning, networking, and contributions. The event will take place from April 15 to 18 at the KULeuven Technology Campus in Leuven, Belgium, next to the scenic Arenberg castle park.

Exciting Keynotes and Sessions

The event will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers and industry experts, including keynotes from Thijs Suijten, Dr. Merlijn Sebrechts, James Abrahams, and Cristina Chumillas. Suijten will kick off the conference with "Innovating for Impact: A Developer's Role in Shaping the Future", highlighting how developers can drive meaningful change through technology. Dr. Sebrechts will delve into "WebAssembly Beyond the Browser", exploring its potential beyond web applications. Abrahams' keynote, "AI is the New UI", will discuss the integration of artificial intelligence into Drupal CMS, while Chumillas will provide insights into the future of Drupal development.

A special highlight of the event is a Drupal CMS Q&A session with Drupal founder Dries Buytaert, offering attendees a unique opportunity to gain insights directly from the creator of Drupal and discuss the platform’s future.

Beyond the keynotes, the schedule includes sessions on AI-powered semantic search, Varnish for Drupal developers, accessibility in frontend design, and DevSecOps strategies. Attendees can also participate in hands-on workshops such as the first-time contributor workshop and Drupal migration tutorials.

A Week of Learning and Engagement

The week begins on Monday, April 14, with outdoor activities and a visit to the AB InBev (Stella Artois) brewery. From Tuesday to Thursday, attendees can take part in contribution sprints alongside various expert-led sessions. The evenings will be filled with social activities, including a bar crawl, board games, bouldering, and an official Drupal party. The event concludes on Friday with a dedicated contribution day, providing a chance for attendees to collaborate and give back to the Drupal community.

Networking Opportunities and Student Tracks

A dedicated student track will run throughout the week, offering workshops and mentorship opportunities for newcomers. Additionally, networking sessions at the end of each day will allow participants to connect with fellow developers, industry leaders, and hiring managers.

How to Attend

Drupal Developer Days 2025 will take place at the Quadrivium building, Celestijnenlaan 200, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium. The venue is accessible by international train, bus, or flight via Brussels Airport. Public transportation and cycling options are also available.

Tickets for the event are now available. For more details on the schedule and venue, visit the official website.

Drupal Dev Days

Schedule out

Schedule

session

Disclosure: This content is produced with the assistance of AI.

Note: The vision of this web portal is to help promote news and stories around the Drupal community and promote and celebrate the people and organizations in the community. We strive to create and distribute our content based on these content policy. If you see any omission/variation on this please reach out to us at #thedroptimes channel on Drupal Slack and we will try to address the issue as best we can.