News Roundup

DrupalCamp Ruhr returns on 12–13 September 2025 at Unperfekthaus, Essen, blending scheduled talks with Barcamp-style sessions. The English-led event welcomes both newcomers and pros for discussions on development, design, and performance. Tickets are now available; session proposals open end of May.

WebWash will host a live Drupal training session, "Getting Started with Twig Templates," on May 17, 2025, led by Ivan Zugec. The session covers Twig essentials, layout handling, filters, preprocess hooks, and debugging. It's aimed at developers looking to enhance their theming skills and will stream on YouTube, Twitch, and Kick.

Oregon State University’s Open Source Lab has secured vital funding to stay operational through 2025, following a global fundraising push. The lab, which underpins projects like Drupal and Debian, now seeks sustainable funding and a new data center to replace its aging infrastructure. OSL invites donations of space, hardware, and financial support to ensure its long-term stability.

At Drupaljam 2025, leaders from the Drupal Association and the Network of European Drupal Associations (NEDA) will introduce a new European Working Group aimed at connecting national Drupal communities. The session, led by Imre Gmelig Meijling and Esmeralda Tijhoff, will share feedback from Drupal Dev Days Leuven, present selected representatives, and lay out a strategy for deeper cross-border collaboration across Europe’s Drupal ecosystem.

The Drupal Association has launched a community survey to shape the future of a Site Templates Marketplace. The feedback will inform governance, quality standards, and fair revenue models, ensuring alignment with Drupal’s open-source values. Participants can also join follow-up discussions to stay involved.

A new PHP code formatting tool tailored for Drupal, `chx/drupal-pretty-printer`, is now available on Packagist. Developed by Karoly Negyesi from Fran Garcia-Linares' original work, it formats parsed code to Drupal standards and supports `php-parser` versions 4 and 5. The tool is already slated for integration with Module Builder and Drupal Rector, streamlining automated code editing in Drupal projects.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is seeking on-site volunteers for roles like registration, session monitoring, and event support from October 14–17. Volunteers will gain networking opportunities, contribution credits, and a special T-shirt. Interested attendees can sign up via the official DrupalCon Vienna site.

Martin Anderson-Clutz unveils Smart Menu Links for Drupal’s Event Platform, enabling dynamic, context-aware site navigation without manual menu updates. Built for flexibility and automation, the feature uses URL-based logic and configuration to keep navigation relevant across event versions. A live demo is set for MidCamp 2025, with community feedback welcomed via Drupal Slack.

LocalGov Drupal Camp 2025 is now accepting session proposals for its July 3 event in Westminster, London. Speakers from councils, public sector bodies, and suppliers are invited to submit talks by May 30, with a focus on community learning and diversity. Workshops and sessions will cover themes like accessibility, development, and collaboration.

The next Drupal for Nonprofits community chat is set for Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET, hosted via Zoom. Open to all skill levels, this informal monthly gathering invites participants to bring their own topics. Sponsored by NTEN.org, it fosters collaboration and resource-sharing among Drupal users in the nonprofit sector.

Digital inclusion takes center stage May 15 with GAAD at the University of Denver, spotlighting accessibility and disability in tech. Drupal communities gather nationwide—from Chattanooga and Omaha to Rioja, Spain—for meetups and talks on site building, Drupal 10/11, and CMS innovation. Highlights include a live YouTube session comparing Drupal and WordPress, aiming to demystify modern content management.

The Drupal Association is hosting a live webinar on May 14, 2025, to guide newcomers through the Drupal contribution and credit system. Attendees will learn how contributions impact Drupal Certified Partner status and visibility on the Drupal.org Marketplace. A Q&A and a recording for registrants will follow the session.

Voting is open until May 17, 2025, for two seats on the newly formed European Working Group. This group will draft a governance model for a future European Drupal Federation, aiming to enhance collaboration and representation across the continent. Candidates include Joris Vercammen, Marine Gandy, Montaña Franco, Will Huggins, and Nico Grienauer

The Drupal Association is prioritizing trust as the foundation for its upcoming Marketplace, focusing on high-quality templates, clear standards, and fair governance. A draft model is being shaped by community feedback, covering enforcement, recognition, and monetization without compromising open-source values. Ongoing input is invited via Survey #3, Slack discussions, and a roundtable on May 15.

The Drupal Association has rescheduled the 2025 Community Elections board ratification to July 21–25, moving it up from the fall. This shift aims to align with board meetings and improve onboarding for the new member. Further election details will be shared soon on Drupal.org.

DrupalCon Nara 2025, happening November 17–19, is now accepting session proposals from all corners of the community, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusivity. Proposals can be submitted in English or Japanese, and session formats include 20- or 45-minute talks, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops. With a hard deadline of May 30, 2025, aspiring speakers are encouraged to prepare early and shape this global open-source gathering.

This week in Drupal, the Costa Rica community launches "Drupal 道: Kata #1" on May 12 with a hands-on session to build a community site using DrupalCMS. MidCamp 2025 planning continues online on May 13, while the 4th Drupal Greece Sprint brings in-person collaboration to Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras. On May 14, Drupaladas #8 explores Symfony Live Components via Slack. The University of Denver hosts a hybrid event for Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 15, alongside the Portland Drupal Users Group’s in-person meetup. Closing the week on May 16, Chattanooga and Austin Drupal communities hold engaging hybrid and in-person meetups for users of all levels.

Yale launches YaleSites 2.0, a major revamp of its Drupal-based platform with improved navigation, layout flexibility, and media support. Key upgrades include Content Collections, multi-column layouts, enhanced mobile responsiveness, and new customizable content blocks. Editors benefit from refined tools, accessibility fixes, and expanded admin features for a streamlined web experience.

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 extends its Call for Speakers deadline to May 11, inviting session proposals on AI, core contributions, case studies, and community topics. Priority will be given to agency-client co-presentations. The event takes place July 25–26 at Denver’s Tivoli Center Ballroom.

DrupalCamp Pune 2025 is set for September 13–14, uniting developers for two days of sessions and collaboration in Pune, India. Ahead of the event, the Drupal Pune community will gather for a monthly meetup on May 10 featuring expert talks and BoF discussions. These meetups support knowledge sharing and help shape the upcoming DrupalCamp.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is set for October 14–17 at the Austria Center Vienna, with registration now open. Ticket prices start at €775 for Very Early Bird access, including sessions, keynotes, catered meals, and more. The event welcomes all roles in the Drupal community, with highlights like the Driesnote and International Splash Awards.

At DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, Palantir.net’s Ju Vanderwater and Travis Porchia shared how internships and the Fellowship Program are transforming entry into Drupal careers. In this exclusive interview, they reflect on their journeys and how partnerships like DrupalEasy are fueling a more inclusive, sustainable open-source future.

Drupal developer Pankaj Yadav highlights a MySQL limitation restricting SQL queries to 61 table joins, affecting complex Views in Drupal 8 and beyond. He advises simplifying Views or switching to PostgreSQL to avoid errors. Developers are urged to understand this constraint to save time on troubleshooting.

Agiledrop’s Iztok Smolic shares insights on successful SaaS integration with open source, citing their work with Kontainer and Drupal. He stresses the need for transparency, community-aligned practices, and trust-building through open development. Vendors are urged to publish modules publicly, follow platform standards, and collaborate with experienced developers.

FreelyGive Ltd teams up with veteran Drupal contributor Jürgen Haas to bridge AI orchestration and no-code automation in Drupal. The collaboration enhances the ECA module and Modeler API, aiming to simplify AI agent flows for non-developers. New features will debut at DrupalCon Vienna 2025.

The Oregon State University Open Source Lab, a backbone for projects like Drupal, Apache, and Firefox, faces closure without \$250,000 in funding by May 14, 2025. The Drupal Association urges urgent support to preserve this critical open-source infrastructure and student training hub. Losing OSL would mean losing decades of open-source progress and community development.