News Roundup

BADCamp 2025 is set for September 25–26 in Oakland and remains free to attend. The first round of sessions is out, including one on automated Drupal testing by André Angelantoni. Session proposals are open until July 30, with tracks covering AI, Drupal 11, and more.

The Call for Speakers for BADCamp 2025 closes at 11:59 PM PDT on July 30. Topics include Drupal 11, Single Directory Components, Recipes, and more. The event runs September 25–26 in Oakland, California.

Dries Buytaert says AI is changing how digital agencies work. He urges a shift from time-based billing to value-driven services. Agencies should focus on strategy, oversight, and outcomes — not just execution.

The Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit returns October 18–19, 2025. Sponsorships are now open, with tiers from $300 to $3,000 and a special video option at $2,000. Donations from individuals are also welcome, starting at $25.

New England DrupalCamp is set for November 14–15, 2025. Sponsorships are now open, with tiers from $250 to $3,000. Sponsors get visibility and direct access to attendees, speakers, and trainers.

The Splash Awards Germany and Austria are back for their 8th edition. This year's ceremony will be held in Vienna on October 15 as a side event of DrupalCon. Submissions are open until August 15, with updates including a new website and the return of the international award.

DDEV has released version 1.24.7 with a new security-focused binary called ddev-hostname. This binary limits elevated permissions to just hostname management, reducing risk. WSL2 users also get easier setup with native support for essential tools.

The Quebec Drupal Network will hold its official launch on July 30, 2025, with a free online event focused on community building, collaboration, and Drupal development in Quebec. Registration is required to receive the participation link.

The EvolveDigital + EvolveDrupal Summits return to Montreal on August 4, 2025. Hosted by Evolving Web, the event offers practical sessions for developers, designers, and digital strategists. Early bird registration is now open for this day of hands-on learning and collaboration.

The Splash Awards Spain will return on September 18, 2025, at DrupalCamp Spain in Santiago de Compostela. Projects will be judged across nine categories, with an extra award for the top Spanish community initiative. Submissions are now open and will be reviewed by an independent jury.

Submissions are now open for the Splash Awards Asia 2025. The awards will be held during DrupalCon Nara this November and highlight top Drupal projects from across Asia. Entries close on September 10, with strict regional eligibility and submission rules.

The Drupal community in Uruguay is hosting a meetup on August 7 in Montevideo. The event will include updates on Drupal releases, a session on the contribution points system, and a logo vote for Drupal Uruguay. It's a casual evening to connect, share ideas, and plan future gatherings.

A major Drupal core initiative aims to simplify the render and theme systems. Led by Pierre Dureau, it pushes Drupal toward becoming the first design-system-native CMS. The project focuses on reusability, reducing complexity, and improving frontend developer experience.

Vardot is offering a free enterprise-grade Drupal audit to help organizations improve site performance and security. The audit reviews areas like SEO, UX, accessibility, and code quality. It's part of Vardot’s commitment to open-source and Drupal excellence.

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 begins tomorrow in downtown Denver. Attendees can enter a quilt raffle by donating to support the camp. O'Reilly Media is also offering a 30-day trial to its learning platform for all registered participants.

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 takes place July 25–26 in Denver at Tivoli Student Union, offering two full days of sessions, sprints, and community networking. Kat Shaw will keynote on accessibility, with session themes ranging from AI to open-source inclusion. The camp is free, accessible, and open to all, with recordings posted online afterward.

The next Drupal Career Online course by DrupalEasy begins September 1. It’s a 12-week, live, instructor-led program designed for beginners and those building Drupal best practices. A free info webinar, Taste of Drupal, is set for August 20.

The Call for Speakers is open for DrupalCon Chicago 2026, happening March 23–26. Organizers welcome proposals from all experience levels, with special encouragement for first-time and underrepresented speakers. The deadline to submit is September 26, 2025.

BigPipe in Drupal now supports HTMX, replacing the older jQuery-based Ajax layer. This update cuts the JavaScript size nearly in half. It also advances Drupal’s shift toward a more DOM-driven architecture.

The Drupal Association will not charge listing fees during the upcoming Marketplace pilot. This decision follows community feedback and aims to support small contributors. The pilot focuses on Drupal Certified Partners, with reviews and costs monitored before future decisions.

A new module, Leaflet Choropleth, brings thematic mapping to Drupal for the first time. Created by Italo Mairo, it leverages Leaflet.js—the leading open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps—with advanced statistical classification methods. The module integrates seamlessly with existing Leaflet Views, addressing the growing demand for sophisticated data visualization in CMSs.

Contribution sprints will be a major focus at DrupalCon Vienna 2025, happening October 14–17. Attendees can work on Drupal core, modules, documentation, and more — no coding required. Mentored sessions, workshops, and a dedicated Sprint Day support all skill levels.

The Drupal community is invited to take part in a new survey shaping AI development in the platform. Stakeholders are asked to share valuable use cases and barriers to AI adoption. Results will guide Drupal’s AI roadmap and be published publicly.

At DrupalCamp Asheville 2025, Martin Anderson-Clutz showcased major updates to the Drupal Event Platform aimed at improving how camp websites handle sessions and scheduling. Enhancements include a refined approval workflow with waitlisting and email integration, anonymous review options, and better calendar support. A new starter kit and updated theme also make it easier for camps to launch and customize their own sites.

Drupal Bee Hotel 2.25.0 has launched with significant automation upgrades, including IoT-based door access control through eWeLink integration that automatically manages guest permissions. The release introduces a privacy-focused Vertical Staff View for cleaning and maintenance tracking, plus enhanced message token handling and PHPCS compliance improvements. This update demonstrates how specialized Drupal distributions are evolving to compete directly with proprietary hospitality management systems.

Texas Drupal organizers are partnering with Longhorn PHP Conference 2025, taking place October 23–25 in Austin, to connect the Drupal and broader PHP communities. The event invites talk proposals through August 1, focusing on Drupal innovation, cross-framework tools, and hands-on training. With support for speakers and a shared goal of community learning, the collaboration highlights how modern Drupal development can benefit the wider PHP ecosystem.

Southwestern Ontario Drupal Camp is set for Friday, October 24, 2025, at Kitchener Public Library. Sessions will cover Drupal development, design, strategy, and open source tools. The event offers networking opportunities with peers, service providers, and hosting vendors.

Marcus Johansson has released AI Drush Agents, an experimental module that adds AI-powered commands to Drush. It explains config changes, commands, and interacts with agents right from the terminal. The project is in alpha and open for collaboration.

Carlos Ospina says pricing, not complexity, is keeping projects away from Drupal. He questions high hourly rates for simple tasks and urges new delivery models. His piece calls for community input on balancing cost and quality.

Commerce Core 3.1.0 is out with 21 fixes and enhancements. Key updates include a better checkout experience and improved JSON:API support for headless setups. Backend optimizations also boost performance for stores with complex pricing.

John Faber questions if boutique Drupal agencies can survive current market shifts. AI, SaaS, and tight margins are forcing a rethink of how value is delivered. Leaders from across the ecosystem weigh in on new models, risks, and ways forward.

A Drupal-focused AI hackathon is set for Zurich on September 11 during Swiss AI Weeks. Devs will build real AI prototypes using the Drupal AI module and Swiss LLMs. The event is hosted at Liip and limited to 30 participants.

This week, from July 21 to 27, the Drupal community has a mix of global events lined up. The Melbourne virtual meetup on July 24 will discuss Drupal core updates and CKEditor changes. DrupalCamp Colorado follows on July 25–26 in Denver, offering sessions and free O'Reilly access, while the Mumbai Meetup on July 26 will explore AI in Drupal and headless architecture with React.

This article from Geonovation outlines a comprehensive strategy for achieving HIPAA and ISO 27001 compliance across enterprise websites. It emphasizes starting with a risk assessment and gap analysis, followed by implementing technical safeguards, drafting security policies, and providing employee training. Continuous monitoring with tools like Splunk or Graylog is recommended to maintain compliance. The piece also highlights emerging trends such as AI-powered compliance automation, privacy-by-design, and the increasing scrutiny of APIs and mobile apps. Overall, it frames compliance as both a regulatory necessity and a competitive advantage in 2025.