News Roundup

The Drupal AI Tech Talk kicks off today, spotlighting how AI is reshaping site design, development, and user experience in the Drupal ecosystem. UX expert Emma Horrell and developer Jamie Abrahams lead sessions on real-world AI interaction and a new Agent framework in the Drupal AI module. The event aims to foster ongoing collaboration and ethically grounded innovation within the Drupal community.

Drupal.org has revamped its event category labels to enhance clarity and broaden applicability across community events. Prompted by a community issue (#3467917), updates include renaming terms like “DrupalCamp” to “Camp” and reorganizing the display order. The changes, deployed in April 2025, aim to simplify event classification without altering existing data.

Archipelago Commons, an open-source DAM and digital repository built on Drupal 10, is gaining traction among GLAM institutions for its robust, vendor-free framework. Key features include IIIF integration, OCR, extensive metadata support, and geolocation via OpenStreetMap. Used by major universities, the system is backed by Roland Obermair’s team, offering expert support and customization through Strawberry-field modules.

Drupal security expert Andrea Corda warns that user accounts are prime targets for cyberattacks, despite Drupal core’s strong defenses. His latest blog urges site owners to enforce strong passwords, use 2FA, limit permissions, and monitor activity. Key modules like Password Policy and Login Security are essential tools to lock down access.

Drupal Developer Days 2025 heads to Leuven, Belgium, from April 15–18 at the scenic KULeuven Technology Campus. With easy access by train, plane, bike, or car, the venue offers smooth travel options for global attendees. Full transport details and maps are available now to help you plan your trip.

The DrupalSouth Steering Committee shared 2024 highlights and future plans in a newly released Melbourne 2025 panel video. Achievements included a profitable Melbourne event, a strong showing at DrupalCon Asia, and plans for a 2025 Community Day with GovCMS. The committee is boosting outreach and cross-community ties, with all five seats up for election this September.

Agiledrop’s Iztok Smolic challenges the myth that AI needs Python or Node.js, asserting PHP can integrate AI effectively. He emphasizes problem selection, prompt engineering, and API use as keys to success—not switching tech stacks. Smolic encourages PHP developers to embrace AI using their existing structured data and workflows.

The Drupal Ahmedabad community will host its next meetup on April 12, 2025, featuring Lightning Talks and BoF sessions for all skill levels. Attendees are invited to submit 20-minute talk proposals focused on Drupal and open-source collaboration. The event fosters learning, networking, and regional engagement within the global Drupal ecosystem.

Drupal Project Lead Dries Buytaert will join a live Q&A at Drupal Developer Days 2025 on April 15 in Leuven, Belgium. Community members can submit questions in advance on topics like Drupal CMS, AI, and sustainability. The session, moderated by Joris Vercammen, offers direct insights from Drupal’s founder.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is now open for session proposals in its Agency & Business Track, targeting leaders and professionals in the Drupal ecosystem. The track will explore business strategy, project workflows, and innovation from October 14–17. Organizers seek speakers with real-world insights to help shape Drupal’s business future.

​This week, the Drupal community is hosting a variety of events across different regions, including webinars, meetups, and talks. These events offer opportunities to upgrade your site, explore AI integrations, and connect with fellow Drupal enthusiasts.

Drupal Burkina Faso Association plans to host the second DrupalCamp on April 25–26, 2025, at Joseph KI-ZERBO University, pending sponsorship to meet a $15,500 goal. The event aims to unite over 300 local tech professionals for two days of workshops and training focused on open-source and digital governance. Sponsorship packages, offering broad exposure and networking benefits, are now open to support the camp's mission.

Drupal Developer Days 2025 kicks off April 15 in Leuven with a keynote by Dr. Merlijn Sebrechts on "WebAssembly beyond the browser." The talk highlights how WASI enables secure, flexible deployment on IoT devices and beyond. Targeted at intermediate developers, the session sets the tone for the “Code & Development” track.

Join the 'Drupal AI Tech Talk' on April 8 to dive into how AI is transforming Drupal, from UX insights to the debut of a new Agent framework. Emma Horrell and Jamie Abrahams lead the session, with a live Q&A to wrap up. Developers and decision-makers are welcome to explore the future of Drupal + AI.

Pantheon debuts its first Partner Awards at DrupalCon Atlanta, spotlighting innovation, client impact, and community leadership across its WebOps partner network. Evolving Web, Four Kitchens, TEN7, MMGY, Lullabot, and Seb Rodriguez were among the standout winners. Their projects span AI, tourism, accessibility, and public sector excellence—reflecting the vibrant diversity of Pantheon’s ecosystem.

Edmonton Drupal community kicks off 2025 with a meetup on April 30 at Dev Edmonton Society. The event features a Drupal Starshot discussion, future topic voting, and networking, with pizza and soda sponsored by Northern Commerce. Space is limited—early registration is encouraged.

Acquia will host a public webinar on April 9 to recap major announcements from DrupalCon Atlanta 2025. Dries Buytaert and Timothy Lehnen will highlight Experience Builder, Industry Starter Kits, and the Drupal CMS 2.0 roadmap. The session targets developers and content teams seeking insights into Drupal’s evolving direction.

DrupalCon is coming to Japan for the first time, set for November 17–19, 2025, in Nara. Tomoka Moriyama of Studio Umi highlights the event’s inclusive value for developers and non-developers alike. The blog urges Japan’s tech community to embrace this rare opportunity to connect with Drupal’s global network.

Time’s almost up to submit your talks for Drupal Camp Asheville 2025! Training proposals are due by April 7, with session submissions closing April 14. First-time speakers are especially welcome at this scenic, community-driven event running July 11–13.

UpstatePHP's Spring Meetup returns April 25 with an open mic night in downtown Greenville. Expect free food, drinks, dev chats, and community talks starting at 6 p.m. Got a topic or idea? Step up and share it with fellow PHP enthusiasts!

Drupal Deep Dive, a new community initiative by Matthew Saunders, unites Drupal enthusiasts with a love for scuba diving. Launched April 1, it plans dive meetups around Drupal events, promotes eco-conscious diving, and introduces “Drupie,” a snorkel-wearing octopus mascot. The project fosters connection and adventure within the Drupal ecosystem.

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 lands in Denver this July 25–26, with speaker proposals open until May 2. The free event invites diverse sessions, especially agency-client collaborations, plus hands-on community contributions. Sponsorships are also open—perfect for those looking to support and connect with the Drupal crowd.

At DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, Dries Buytaert proposed an official Drupal Site Template Marketplace to simplify website creation and support contributors. The marketplace would offer both free and commercial templates tailored for specific use cases, sparking debate on revenue sharing and open-source fairness. A working group is now evaluating the plan, with community discussions ongoing and a decision expected by DrupalCon Vienna.

Over two months after Drupal 7’s end-of-life, many critical sites still run on the unsupported CMS, raising compliance and security risks. HeroDevs warns of the growing dangers and urges migration or protective measures. Their Drupal 7 Never-Ending Support (NES) offers ongoing security updates for organizations needing more time.

DDEV v1.24.4 now supports XHGui for enhanced XHProf profiling, offering a modern UI and persistent performance data. Funded by the TYPO3 Community Budget, this update simplifies identifying CPU and memory bottlenecks. Community collaboration drove the feature, now easily enabled via DDEV CLI.

Mike Gifford emphasizes the importance of leveraging LinkedIn to amplify Drupal's reach beyond its current community. He encourages active engagement with Drupal-related content, thoughtful tagging, and sharing of personal projects to showcase Drupal's capabilities to a broader audience. By collectively promoting each other's work, the Drupal community can enhance its visibility and attract new interest.

Drupal Pune gears up for its next in-person meetup on April 5 at Hash Kite, Lohegaon, featuring sessions, networking, and early DrupalCamp Pune 2025 planning. Special DrupalCon Atlanta goodies will be handed out by community members Abhishek Mazumder and Dipak Yadav. The event wraps with lunch, offering a relaxed space for community bonding.

Ashish Dwivedi’s Media Library Translate module surpasses 100-site usage on Drupal.org. It adds a handy “Translate” button in the Media Library widget, enabling quick access to media translation in a modal. Tailored for multilingual teams, the module simplifies media localization and is actively maintained.

CivicTheme 1.10.0 introduces major accessibility upgrades, a revamped frontend workflow, and new AI-powered update scripts. The release aims to speed up development and enhance compliance for public sector digital teams. Backed by Salsa Digital, CivicTheme continues evolving as a key Drupal-based design system.

A new tutorial by David Bekker on DEV Community guides developers through setting up Drupal 11 with MongoDB Atlas and AWS EC2. It details configuring the environment, installing dependencies, and patching Drupal core for MongoDB support. The result is a fully functional, scalable Drupal site powered by MongoDB’s document-based architecture.

DrupalCamp Poland 2025 is calling for session proposals until April 30, inviting talks on Drupal, PHP, workflows, and business strategies. Set for June 7 in Warsaw, the event will feature expert sessions, workshops, and Birds of a Feather meetups. Speakers from all corners of the open-source world are welcome to apply.

Taiwan’s largest open source event, COSCUP 2025, returns on August 9–10, uniting global FLOSS enthusiasts through talks, workshops, and community gatherings. Organized entirely by volunteers, the free two-day conference champions collaboration, inclusion, and digital rights. Proposals are now open for sessions exploring tech, culture, and social impact.