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06 March 2026

Decoupled Days 2026 Scheduled for 6–7 August in Montréal

Decoupled Days 2026 is scheduled for 6–7 August 2026 at Montréal CoWork in Montréal, Canada. The conference focuses on modern web development approaches such as API-first and headless architectures across content and commerce systems. Session proposals are open until 1 April 2026, with early-bird tickets currently available.
Drupal Dev Days 2026 Publishes Conference Schedule for Athens

Drupal Developer Days 2026 has published its conference schedule for the 22–25 April event in Athens, Greece. The programme includes keynotes, technical sessions, and contribution activities hosted at OTE Academy. Detailed time slots are expected to be confirmed closer to the event.
The Canton Group Examines Maryland Agencies’ Shift Toward Drupal

The Canton Group discusses why Maryland agencies are standardising their websites on Drupal. The shift reflects a broader effort to deliver accessible, secure, and scalable digital government services. The article argues that successful outcomes will depend on governance, planning, and long-term operational strategy rather than the platform choice alone.
IntentUI Explores Adaptive Interfaces for Drupal

Sibu Stephen proposes a new Drupal concept called IntentUI that detects user hesitation and adapts the interface in real time. Instead of waiting for clicks, the interface responds to interaction patterns, subtly guiding users when they appear uncertain. The experiment points toward a future where Drupal interfaces move from static design to adaptive user experiences.
Mark Conroy Publishes Experimental WebMCP Module for Drupal User Forms

An experimental Drupal module introduces WebMCP attributes to user authentication forms. The project explores how AI assistants operating through Chrome’s early WebMCP preview might interact with Drupal websites. The implementation represents an early experiment in exposing structured browser-level interactions to AI agents.

05 March 2026

Stanford WebCamp 2026 Opens Call for Session Proposals

Stanford WebCamp organisers have opened the call for session proposals for the 2026 conference. Submissions are invited across topics including artificial intelligence, DevOps, UX design, site building, and research. The event will take place online on 30 April and in hybrid format on 1 May 2026.
Mike Herchel Previews DrupalCon Chicago Sessions on Theming, Contributions, and Drupal CMS

Mike Herchel discussed his upcoming DrupalCon Chicago sessions with The DropTimes. His schedule includes a full-day theming training, a contribution session with Matt Glaman, and participation in the Drupal CMS Spotlights keynote. The responses provide an overview of the topics he plans to address during the conference.
HTMX and Drupal 11 to Headline #! code March Meetup with Phil Norton

The first #! code monthly meetup will take place online on 11 March 2026. The session will feature Phil Norton speaking about HTMX and its use in Drupal 11 environments. The event marks the launch of a new community meetup series focused on web development topics.
Fundraiser Launched to Support “Drupal in a Day” Workshop at DrupalCon Chicago

A fundraiser has been launched to support the Drupal in a Day workshop at DrupalCon Chicago. Donations will help provide meals and refreshments for student participants. The one-day training session is designed to introduce beginners to Drupal.
Dries Buytaert Invites Community to Drupal’s 25th Anniversary Gala at DrupalCon Chicago

Dries Buytaert has invited the Drupal community to a gala marking the project’s twenty fifth anniversary. The event will take place during DrupalCon Chicago on 24 March 2026. The invitation was published as a blog post outlining the purpose of the gathering and ticket details.
Drupal Community Summit Scheduled at DrupalCon Chicago 2026

The Drupal Community Summit will take place during DrupalCon Chicago 2026. The event will feature discussion sessions focused on community participation and governance. Attendance requires advance registration as part of the DrupalCon programme.
Acquia to Host Webinar on Code Components in Drupal Canvas

Acquia will host a webinar on Drupal Canvas Code Components. The session will feature Tim Lehnen of the Drupal Association and Bálint Kléri of Acquia. The discussion will focus on React-based frontend development workflows for Drupal Canvas.
Mark Conroy Shares Practical Workarounds for Drupal Workspaces at LocalGov Meetup

Mark Conroy presented a talk on Drupal Workspaces at the LocalGov Drupal Content Meetup. The session examined common workflow challenges and methods for previewing staged content. The recording of the presentation is now publicly available.
Form Layout Module Introduced for Drupal Edit Form Organisation

Luke Whitmore has released the Form Layout module on Drupal.org. The module provides tabbed and accordion layouts for Drupal entity edit forms. It separates layout configuration from field widget management within the Field UI.

03 March 2026

Florida DrupalCamp 2026 Highlights Core Contributions and Community Celebration

Mike Herchel shared highlights from Florida DrupalCamp 2026, calling it one of the strongest editions yet. The event featured training, sessions, and a highly active contribution day with new core contributors. Multiple issues in Drupal core and contributed modules were resolved during the camp.
Shortlink Manager 1.1 Beta Adds Analytics, QR Codes, and Automated Health Checks

Ron Ferguson released Shortlink Manager 1.1.0-beta, introducing analytics, QR workflows, and automated link expiration. The update adds broken link detection, Drush support, and enhanced privacy-conscious click tracking. Ron also shared insights into using AI-assisted development to accelerate feature delivery while maintaining code quality.
The Execution Question Behind Drupal’s AI Roadmap

Wassim Ben Sassi has published an in-depth analysis of Drupal’s AI Roadmap for 2026. He reviews eight proposed capabilities and examines how governance, structured content, and workflow integration shape the initiative’s direction. The piece also assesses which elements appear ready for delivery and which may require more time to mature.
EvolveDigital Toronto Seeks Volunteers for 6 March 2026 Summit

EvolveDigital has opened volunteer recruitment for its Toronto summit scheduled for 6 March 2026 at the MaRS Centre. Volunteers will assist with event operations including registration, navigation, session support, and logistics. Selected volunteers will receive complimentary access to the summit.
Display Builder Discussed on 'Talk On My Machine' Session

Display Builder was presented on Talk On My Machine. The session reviewed UI Suite’s architecture and features. Full video available on YouTube.
A Practical Workflow for Tracking Drupal Core Changes

Victor Jimenez proposes a signal-first method for tracking upstream Drupal changes. The workflow replaces passive awareness with structured triage and clear ownership. The goal is to reduce surprise regressions and upgrade risk.
Coding Drupal with AI: Jacob Rockowitz on Mentoring, Vibe Coding and Developer Workflows

Jacob Rockowitz shares his experience experimenting with AI-assisted coding. Using Python as a learning proxy, he examines how agentic workflows could reshape Drupal development. Mentoring, documentation, and responsible AI use emerge as central themes.
Using WarpBuild Snapshots to Speed Up DDEV in CI

Andrew Berry outlines a method to accelerate DDEV in CI using WarpBuild Snapshots. The workflow reduces repeated installation of heavy dependencies such as Playwright browsers. Startup time improved while preserving consistent environments across runners.
DrupalSouth 2026 Splash Awards Opens Submissions for Wellington Event

Submissions have opened for the DrupalSouth 2026 Splash Awards. Entries are open to live Drupal projects from Australia and New Zealand completed or significantly updated in 2025. The awards will be presented during DrupalSouth Wellington 2026.
AI Integration Anxiety Exposes Structural Fault Lines in the CMS Ecosystem

A LinkedIn post by Nitish Chopra critiques the current rush to add AI to CMS platforms. He argues that many website architectures are structurally unprepared for sustainable AI integration. The discussion centres on structured data as a prerequisite for credible AI strategy.
Choosing Between a Drupal Agency and a General Web Agency

Shefali Shetty examines how organisations should decide between hiring a Drupal-focused agency and working with a general web development firm. The analysis explores architectural depth, governance, integration complexity, and long-term lifecycle planning. It argues that the decision often reflects risk management rather than platform preference.

02 March 2026

UK College of Dentistry Rebuilds Website on Drupal 10 After Drupal 7 End-of-Life

APAX Software guided the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry through a full Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 rebuild following the January 5, 2025 end-of-life deadline. The migration modernised architecture, payment integrations, mobile performance, and editorial workflows. The new platform aligns with the university’s Limestone design system and improves accessibility, security, and long-term maintainability.
New AEO Module Targets AI Search Optimization in Drupal

Rashid Abdullah has released a dev build of the Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO) module for Drupal. The module audits content structure, heading hierarchy, and schema readiness for AI search visibility. The project is seeking community testing and feedback, with Troon Technologies Pakistan credited for support.
AmyJune Hineline Releases Accessibility Microlearning for Open Source Contributors

AmyJune Hineline has released a short accessibility course through the Linux Foundation. The training targets open source contributors across code, documentation, and community roles. The course emphasises practical accessibility habits rather than compliance requirements.
Ivan Zugec Builds Node Tool to Auto-Clip Drupal Live Streams Using Remotion and FFmpeg

Ivan Zugec has built a local Node.js app to repurpose Drupal live streams into short video clips. The tool uses chapter markers from a CSV file and renders outputs using Remotion and FFmpeg in both 16:9 and 9:16 formats. Caption support remains in progress as the workflow is refined.
Drupal 11 Upgrade Reveals Slick Carousel jQuery 4 Compatibility Pitfalls

Ross Bale of Computer Minds details how a Drupal 11 upgrade exposes compatibility issues between Slick Carousel and jQuery 4. The post traces the breakage to deprecated API removals and DOM changes caused by Slick’s row handling during initialisation. It documents how these changes affect the structure of carousels and the behaviour of selectors in existing Drupal implementations.
Understanding Drupal’s Routes and Menu System

Hari Venu’s latest “Behind the Drops” post explains how Drupal connects routes, menus, and link generation behind the scenes. He shows why route names — not hardcoded paths — are the foundation of stable navigation and access control. For Drupal developers, understanding this architecture can prevent subtle bugs and improve long-term maintainability.
Kanopi Studios to Host Webinar on Integrating AI Into CMS Workflows

Kanopi Studios will host a webinar on integrating AI into CMS workflows. The session will cover editing, translation, and SEO use cases for content teams. Examples will include implementations in Drupal and WordPress.
Drupal 25th Anniversary Gala Set for 24 March in Chicago

The Midwest Open Source Alliance will host the Drupal 25th Anniversary Gala during DrupalCon Chicago. The March 24 event celebrates 25 years of Drupal’s impact on the open web with community programming and sponsorship opportunities. Attendees can expect curated food, themed elements, and cross-community networking in a unified celebration.
DrupalFit Positions Itself as Audit-First Health Monitoring Platform for Drupal Sites

DrupalFit describes an audit-first platform designed to monitor performance, security, accessibility, and SEO across Drupal websites. The platform combines automated site audits, uptime monitoring, and dashboard reporting. It also offers tiered support and team-based collaboration features.
Dries Buytaert’s Web3 Site Still Runs After Four Years, Despite IPFS Hosting Shutdowns

Dries Buytaert revisited a Web3 experiment first launched four years ago using IPFS and ENS. The site still loads, but many supporting services have closed or pivoted away from decentralised hosting. Gas fees on Ethereum have dropped nearly 99 per cent, while browser support and commercial momentum remain limited.
Using Agentic AI in Drupal Development Without “Vibe Coding”

How should Drupal teams use Agentic AI safely? Daniel Johnson shares practical guardrails to avoid fragile implementations. A structured approach to AI-assisted backend development.
Drupal Events for the Week: March 2 - March 8, 2026

The DropTimes has compiled a roundup of Drupal community events scheduled for 2–8 March 2026, spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The week includes EvolveDigital Toronto 2026, technical sessions on Composer and dark mode implementation, higher education discussions in Sweden, and multiple regional meetups across time zones, reflecting continued global participation in the Drupal ecosystem.

27 February 2026

SearXNG Module Enables Privacy-First Web Search for Drupal AI Assistants

Nick Opris maintains the SearXNG Drupal module integrating privacy-preserving web search with Drupal AI assistants. The project enables AI workflows to retrieve current web information without user tracking. It supports self-hosted deployment and regulated-environment compliance.
Dan Frost on Drupal’s AI-Ready Architecture, Controlled AI, and AI-Mode SEO

Dan Frost frames Drupal 8 as the architectural turning point for AI-era Drupal. He links controlled AI to guardrails, observability, and a defined content corpus. He also sees SEO shifting toward AI surfaces, where visibility is earned inside summaries.
TD Cafe #015 Previews Nonprofit Summit at DrupalCon 2026

Karen Horrocks and Stephen Musgrave introduce the Nonprofit Summit at DrupalCon 2026 in Chicago. They discuss AI adoption in mission-driven organisations and infrastructure planning. The conversation highlights practical considerations for nonprofit technology strategy.
New Drupal Contrib Code Search Tool Indexes Drupal 10+ Compatible Projects

Theodore Biadala has launched a Drupal contrib code search tool focused on Drupal 10 and newer releases. The platform filters results to compatible branches and surfaces, install counts, core requirements, and security coverage. An accompanying API allows automated searches across contrib projects, including detection of deprecated methods.
GraphQL for Drupal 5.0.0-beta2 Released With Cacheability Fix and Node Preview Support

Klaus Purer has released GraphQL 5.0.0-beta2 for Drupal. The update fixes a cache metadata issue affecting current user queries and adds support for node preview and entity revisions. With four issues resolved, the project is moving closer to a stable 5.0 release.
Views Code Data Module Executes Drupal Views as Structured Data

Views Code Data is a new Drupal module that lets developers run Views displays directly in custom code. It returns structured output such as arrays, JSON and CSV without rendering markup. The project is not covered by Drupal’s security advisory policy.
Dries Buytaert Launches Drupal Digests for AI-Powered Development Tracking

Dries Buytaert introduces Drupal Digests to monitor activity across Drupal initiatives. The tool watches Drupal.org issue queues and uses AI to summarise commits and diffs. Summaries are published as Markdown files with accompanying RSS feeds.
Automated Tool Identifies Cache Tag Issue Behind 4.2-Second Drupal Page Loads

Souvik Pal shared a case where a Drupal site’s 4.2-second product page load time was traced to missing cache tags in a custom module. An automated analysis tool identified the dependency issue within seconds after weeks of manual investigation. Adding the correct cache metadata significantly improved performance.

26 February 2026

Klaro Positioned as Simple Cookie Consent Solution for Drupal

A short guide explains how to install and configure Klaro for Drupal. The process involves enabling the module, selecting a dialog type, and setting permissions. The post includes a brief video walkthrough.
AI-Assisted Coding Used to Build Drupal Document Summarizer Tooltip Prototype

A Drupal prototype generates AI summaries inside tooltips. The module was built using AI-assisted coding tools. The code is available on GitHub.
Why Drupal Must Move Beyond the Bubble in the Age of AI

At DrupalCamp England, Alejandro Moreno López will challenge how we position Drupal. In a follow-up to “It’s Time to Leave the Drupal Bubble,” he argues the market wants AI sovereignty solutions, not just a CMS. His session reframes Drupal as a protected infrastructure for enterprise AI and digital freedom.
DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026 Opens Call for Speakers With Submissions Closing 13 April

DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026 has opened its Call for Speakers, with submissions closing April 13. Session formats include 20- and 45-minute talks, workshops, and moderated panels across multiple tracks. Selected speakers receive a complimentary ticket, but travel and accommodation are self-funded.
Drupal 25th Anniversary Gala to Be Held During DrupalCon Chicago

Drupal marks 25 years. Community gala planned during DrupalCon Chicago. Ticket tiers aim to support broad participation.

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