News Roundup

DrupalSouth Melbourne 2025 seeks volunteers for its Event Committee, vital for the conference's success. Committee members will work weekly with the Event Organizer on content, sponsorship, agenda, and promotions. Interested individuals must apply by 11:59 pm AEST on September 6, 2024.

Centarro has released Drupal Commerce 2.40, adding new features like a customer comments field and checkout pane. The update, announced by Ryan Szrama on LinkedIn, reflects ongoing improvements to the platform. Full details are available in the official release notes.

Twin Cities Drupal Camp 2024 introduces Lightning Talks, a fast-paced event where attendees present 5-minute talks on various topics. Scheduled for September 12 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, this new addition encourages both serious and fun presentations, creating a lively start to the conference. With limited slots for 10-12 speakers, participants must sign up in advance to present.

amazee.io will host a "Better Together: The Open Source Power of TYPO3 CMS and amazee.io" webinar on September 19, 2024, at 9:00 AM EDT. The event will explore the strengths of combining TYPO3 CMS with amazee.io's open-source hosting and feature insights from industry experts Henk Beld and Mathias Bolt Lesniak. Registration is open for CTOs, IT managers, developers, and digital strategists.

DrupalCon 2024 will take place in Barcelona from September 24 to 27, featuring influential keynotes by Dries Buytaert, Mónica Rikić, Theódór Ragnar Gíslason, and Drupal Core Initiative Leads. Dries Buytaert will present the "Driesnote," unveiling updates on the Drupal Starshot initiative. Other keynotes will explore creative coding in technology and community-driven cybersecurity.

Registrations are open for the GovCMS 2024 Mega Meetup on November 13 at Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden. This event allows government agencies and digital professionals to explore GovCMS 3.0 advancements, network, and share strategies. Early registration is advised as spots are limited.

Twin Cities Drupal Camp 2024 is set for September 12-13 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, offering two days of sessions and workshops for both newcomers and seasoned Drupal users. Hosted at Coffman Memorial Union, the event will provide valuable learning and networking opportunities within the Drupal community. Attendees are encouraged to finalize plans as the event approaches, promising an enriching experience in open-source technologies.

Drupal GovCon recently concluded with impactful sessions from key speakers. Rod Martin of NavigateTomorrow, Inc. focused on empowering non-coding site builders using Drupal's Layout Builder and essential contributed modules. Bree Benesh from amazee.io shared leadership strategies for navigating challenging times, emphasizing integrity and team care. The event offered practical takeaways for developers and leaders alike.

DrupalSouth Community Day returns to Canberra on November 14, 2024, at the Canberra Southern Cross Club. The event will focus on Drupal's use in the private and public sectors and coincide with the GovCMS Mega Meetup, which offers a deep dive into Drupal's government applications. Registration is now open, and complimentary tickets will be available for government employees and students; early sign-up is recommended due to limited seats.

At Drupal GovCon 2024, data analysis revealed that 55% of identifiable U.S. government websites use Drupal, showcasing its dominance in the sector. Emphasizing the importance of Web Vitals for enhancing customer experience, the presentation highlighted Drupal's superiority in accessibility, with 9 out of the top 10 most accessible government sites using the CMS. The event also celebrated the strong community collaboration driving innovation in government digital services.

GitLab CI templates will soon default to Drupal 11 for automated testing, marking a major shift in the Drupal ecosystem. Following the Drupal 11 release, over 2,870 projects have reported no compatibility issues, with 1,720 making compatible releases by August 20, 2024. The transition, beginning August 26, 2024, will phase out Drupal 10 as the default test version, ensuring Drupal 11 becomes the new standard by September 12, 2024.

Dropsolid has achieved Platinum certification, making it the most certified Drupal partner in the BeNeLux region, and one of the Top 5 in Europe. The company continues to lead in the Drupal ecosystem with over 2,500 contribution credits and active participation in key projects like Starshot. Additionally, Dropsolid is bolstering Drupal's security by joining the security team and supporting Drupal 7's End-of-Life program, while setting sights on advancing Drupal as a leading digital experience platform.

Ticket sales for DrupalCamp Berlin 2024 are now open, with Early Bird tickets available until September 15 for €80. Prices will rise to €100 after September 15 and €120 after October 15, with various options, including bundles and inclusivity-focused tickets. The event also includes free registration for the Drupal Business Day and optional Splash Awards tickets.

A Drupal, digital marketing, and communications meetup will be held on Tuesday, August 27, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT at 37th Street in New York, NY. The event, organized by Evolving Web, offers networking and discussions on industry trends. It also serves as a precursor to the EvolveDrupal NYC summit on September 20.

This week, The DropTimes highlights key events for the Drupal community, including Aten Design Group's webinar on Drupal 11, a Code of Conduct Incident Response Workshop by the Drupal Community Working Group, and a session from Droptica on navigating life after Drupal 7. These events, running from August 26 to September 1, 2024, offer crucial insights for developers, site owners, and administrators.

The Drupal community's Starshot Initiative recently completed a survey to identify key features and modules for the future "Drupal CMS." With 60 submissions and over 100 feature suggestions, the survey highlighted a strong demand for enhanced page-building tools, SEO capabilities, content management improvements, and security features. The feedback will guide the development of new and existing initiatives, with popular modules like Metatag, Webform, and Admin Toolbar being considered for inclusion in future releases.