Drupal Dev Days: AI Innovation and Community Energy Reflected by Dries Buytaert

Dries Buytaert shared a personal reflection on his blog about a memorable moment at Drupal Dev Days Leuven, where he experienced a live demo of a Twilio-powered AI agent that initiated a phone call directly from the Drupal interface. The demo, presented spontaneously by Marcus Johansson, symbolised the creative energy and innovation happening within the Drupal community. Dries emphasised that seeing such unexpected use cases reinvigorated his excitement for the platform and the people who are pushing its boundaries.

Beyond the fun demo, Dries observed broader trends shaping Drupal’s future, particularly the integration of AI in practical and meaningful ways. From Model Context Protocol (MCP) modules to AI-enhanced search functionalities, Drupal is quickly evolving from traditional content management into a platform ready to embrace the next technological wave. Dries acknowledged that while Drupal has a strong early position in AI, the next phase of strategy and development is already underway, and more updates will be shared soon.

Concluding his post, Dries expressed gratitude to the organisers and participants of Drupal Dev Days Leuven, highlighting the positive and collaborative atmosphere. His reflections underscore a clear message: Drupal’s innovation is being driven not just by technology, but by the enthusiasm and creativity of its community, ensuring the project continues to grow in new and exciting directions.