News Roundup

The Drupal Association is seeking sponsors for Cristina Chumillas to continue her full-time role as UX and Product Design Lead. She has been key to the Starshot initiative and Drupal 11 navigation improvements. Sponsorships offer contribution credits, mentorship, and insight into Drupal CMS 2.0.

This week, Drupal events span the globe from Taiwan to Uruguay. Highlights include EvolveDigital Montreal on August 4 and COSCUP 2025 in Taiwan on August 9–10. Local meetups are also happening in Munich, Minneapolis, Montevideo, and online.

The Women in Drupal Award returns for its fourth year at DrupalCon Vienna, happening October 14 to 17, 2025. Nominations are open through August 17 for women with a Drupal.org profile who contribute to the community. Winners will be honored at the event and invited to join next year’s jury.

Drupal’s new Modeler API 1.0.0 is now stable, launched alongside ECA 3.0.0 and BPMN.iO 3.0.0. It separates UI from backend logic, enabling reuse across modules and future-proofing configuration tools. The release simplifies automation and supports new AI integrations and multi-agent workflows.

DrupalCon Chicago 2026 is expanding its session selection process and seeking over 40 volunteers. Track Chairs and Reviewers are needed across ten content areas, including DevOps, Site Building, and UX. Volunteers help shape the event and receive free tickets in return.

The "Bringing Drupal AI Into Your DNA" series continues with free, practical webinars. Upcoming topics include AI search, no-code AI agents, and custom agent development. Sessions help Drupal users apply and contribute to the Drupal AI module.

Drupal is officially recognized as a Digital Public Good, aligning with global goals for sustainability, accessibility, and open governance. Mike Gifford highlights how Drupal’s community-driven model supports public sector innovation and digital trust. This recognition isn’t just symbolic — it positions Drupal as a core tool for building a better digital future.

Drupal’s architecture, especially changes from Drupal 8, has unintentionally made it ideal for AI integration. Drupal CMS already includes 22 AI agents, and the Drupal AI Initiative is expanding its capabilities. As digital agencies shift toward orchestration and strategy, Drupal is positioned to support this change as an AI-native platform.

Bram Driesen has spent over a decade contributing to Drupal, both in code and community leadership. He’s known for organizing events, mentoring, and documenting the community through his photography. As a provisional member of the Drupal Security Team, he champions structure, attribution, and open-source values.

The Digital Public Goods Alliance is warning of funding shortages for open-source digital infrastructure. These tools support services in health, education, and human rights worldwide. Without urgent backing, the systems could fail, impacting millions.

At DrupalCon Vienna 2025, Matt Glaman and Mike Herchel will lead a session on how to make impactful contributions to Drupal. The talk will guide attendees through the full contribution process, including communication, teamwork, and review readiness. Real case studies will show what it takes to get changes into core and key projects.

DrupalCafeLutsk returns tonight for its 28th edition. The free meetup runs from 19:00 to 22:00 EET at the DevBranch office in Lutsk, Ukraine. Attendees can join in person or watch the livestream on YouTube.

Tag1 Consulting has released a free e-book to help with Drupal 7 to 10 or 11 migrations. Authored by Mauricio Dinarte, it compiles a 31-part blog series into a single resource. The guide offers detailed steps, tools, and planning advice from experienced Migrate API contributors.

DrupalCamp Spain 2025 will be held in Santiago de Compostela from September 18 to 20. Organisers are now calling for local volunteers to support the event. Tasks include session timing, check-ins, and on-site assistance—no experience needed.

The second Drupal AI webinar covered real-world use of the Drupal AI module. Hosts Jamie Abrahams and Marcus Johansson walked through Composer setup, OpenAI integration, and demoed content generation. Future sessions will focus on AI search and no-code agents, with all webinars open to the public.

DrupalCamp Spain 2025 will take place from September 18 to 20 at the CINC building in Santiago de Compostela’s Cidade da Cultura. The event includes three parallel talk tracks, a workshop room, and a Friday evening social gathering. Topics will span Drupal development, design, and site management. Organizers plan to release session and speaker details soon, and ticket info is available at www.drupalcamp.es.

The Drupal Association has launched a new Contribution Records system, developed by Fran García-Linares. It's part of the migration from Drupal.org issue tracking to GitLab and enables broader credit tracking beyond code. The new system keeps profiles and rankings unchanged while adding flexibility and public API access.

Jay Callicott has introduced Drupal Cloud, a headless-first platform for simplified content management. It offers lightweight, API-driven “spaces” with pre-configured modules and limited customization to keep things fast and simple. Built on open-source principles, it avoids vendor lock-in and supports future migration.

Drupal developer Gursimrandeep Khela has shared a project using the Paragraphs module for faster, cleaner page building. Reusable blocks like Services and Testimonials made layout management easier and reduced code repetition. He recommends this approach for both new and experienced Drupal developers.

Drupal Pune is hosting its August meetup ahead of DrupalCamp Pune 2025. The event includes Birds of a Feather sessions and insights into the camp's planning. It’s also a call for volunteers and BoF proposals from the community.

Maya Lynne Schaeffer has been elected to the Drupal Association Board, winning the 2025 Community At-Large seat with 269 votes. She brings a vision of inclusivity and accessibility, drawing on her experience at Evolving Web and organizing EvolveDigital. Joining her on the board are Dominique De Cooman and Glenn Hilton, adding fresh leadership and strategic focus.

Palantir.net partnered with Open Strategy Partners to improve its RFP win rate. By aligning technical capabilities with clear business value through a transparent, open-source-inspired framework, they saw quick results. The agency now communicates client impact more effectively across all teams.

The latest Drupal Mumbai Meetup focused on AI, headless Drupal, and career growth. Talks included the Bharath AI Mission, headless architecture with React, and large language models. The event fostered both technical learning and community networking.

Sujan Shrestha has released Commerce Cart Reminder, a new module for Drupal Commerce. It sends automated, personalized emails to recover abandoned carts and boost conversions. Features include cart restoration links, referral sharing, and full admin customization.