In Part 3 of the Unmanaged Files in Drupal series, you’ll learn how to expose unmanaged file handling through a block plugin. By extending BlockBase and using dependency injection, developers can turn a custom file service into a reusable block that site builders can place anywhere. This tutorial walks through the plugin definition, constructor, factory method, and build process—complete with code examples—and shows how to enable the block in Drupal’s layout system. ...more

Ivan Zugec will host a free live stream on embedding Webforms in Drupal, beginning at 18:30 UTC on Friday, September 26, 2025. In India, this corresponds to 00:00 IST on Saturday, September 27. The session covers Blocks, Layout Builder, Paragraphs, popups, and the Webform Node sub-module, with live demos and an open Q&A. Streams are available on YouTube, Twitch, and Kick. ...more

The inaugural Southwestern Ontario Drupal Camp will take place on October 24, 2025, in Kitchener, Ontario. Organizers are accepting session proposals through September 29, inviting submissions on Drupal and broader web topics—from AI to content strategy. Early acceptances may be granted, and newcomers are especially welcome. ...more

The DrupalTVM community will meet on September 27, 2025, at The Millet Café in Uloor from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM IST. The session will cover performance testing using K6, led by Shibin Das, with hands-on support for attendees. ...more

The Call for Speakers for DrupalCon Chicago 2025 closes this week on September 26. Community members are invited to submit session proposals across workshops, panels, lectures, and fireside chats. Accepted speakers will be notified on November 12. ...more

The Drop Times features a technical deep dive by Kelly Jacobs, Web Developer at Kalamuna, on Drupal’s new Config Actions API. The article explains how to use existing actions, build custom plugins or methods, and integrate them into recipes for predictable, reusable site-building workflows. ...more

PNW Drupal Summit 2025 is coming to Portland on October 18–19. Limited sponsorships are still available — including platinum, gold, and video tiers. Get brand exposure and support the Drupal open source community. ...more

Drupal EU Government Day 2026, a free conference on January 29, is seeking speaker proposals on AI, cybersecurity, design systems, and digital services for European governments. ...more