News Roundup

Aten Design Group is set for a vibrant presence at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, featuring expert talks, live demos, and community engagement. CEO Justin Toupin will present on the Layout Paragraphs module, while senior developer Seth Hill shares insights on a major global health project. Attendees can explore Mercury Editor at Aten’s booth and grab the 2025 sketchbook inspired by Atlanta’s Fox Theater.

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 kicks off March 24, spotlighting innovation across AI, dev tooling, and UX. Marcus Johansson unveils low-code AI workflows via Automators, John Locke champions Nix for container-less development, and Pablo Lopez previews a modernized admin experience. Together, they mark a bold shift in how Drupal empowers builders, site admins, and developers alike.

At DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, Workshop Orange ditches flashy gimmicks for custom fortune cookies with quirky messages and QR codes, sparking real conversations. The creative campaign, led by Bryan Gruneberg, highlights agency success and strategic partnerships like amazee.io. It’s a quiet but clever move aimed at meaningful connections over marketing noise.

MidCamp organizers will join the New Member + Local Drupal Community Meeting Space at DrupalCon on March 24 in Regency VII. Visitors can connect with the team, learn about the upcoming May event, and grab stickers. MidCamp is a key Midwest event for Drupal training, contribution, and collaboration.

The Information Architecture Creation Kit (IACK) is a new AI-powered module for Drupal, automating site architecture creation. Developed by Swarad Mokal with contributions from Axelerant, it streamlines content type, field, and taxonomy setup using predefined files. Updated in March 2025, IACK enhances automation and content editing efficiency for developers.

Aten Design Group is gearing up for DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, happening March 24–27 at the Hyatt Regency. Visitors to their booth can engage with the team, grab a DrupalCon sketchbook, and see a live demo of Mercury Editor, their drag-and-drop Drupal publishing tool. Aten’s presence reinforces its commitment to user-friendly publishing and open-source innovation in the Drupal ecosystem.

amazee.io is set to make a strong presence at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 as an Advocate Sponsor, hosting Booth #307 from March 24-27. Highlights include a lightning talk by Michael Schmid on building a website in five minutes with Drupal AI, in-booth sessions on AI hosting and content distribution, and an exclusive Agency Leaders Dinner. Attendees can connect with the team, explore AI-driven Drupal solutions, and grab custom pet tags and swag.

The Chemnitz Linux Days 2025 will take place on March 22-23, continuing its legacy as Germany’s top FLOSS community event. Featuring talks, workshops, and networking, it remains a hub for Linux and open-source enthusiasts. Volunteers are encouraged to join the team to support this long-running initiative.

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 is set for March 24-27, bringing together Drupal professionals for workshops, discussions, and networking. Acquia and Pantheon lead as Presenting Sponsors, with strong support from Evolving Web, ImageX, Palantir.net, and more. The event promises to be a key hub for innovation and collaboration in the Drupal ecosystem.

Acquia Engage Boston 2025 is set for April 28-29 at the Omni Hotel in the Seaport district. The event will feature expert-led workshops, keynotes, networking opportunities, and the Engage Awards celebrating digital innovation. Early registration is open at $299, with prices rising to $399 closer to the event.

NTEN.org's next Drupal for Nonprofits Chat is set for Thursday, March 20, at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT. This open discussion invites nonprofit professionals and Drupal users to share insights, challenges, and ideas. With no set agenda, all experience levels are welcome to join the conversation.

The 2025 DrupalSouth Splash Awards, sponsored by Ironstar, celebrated top Drupal projects in Australia and New Zealand. PreviousNext & Folk won Best in Show for their Catholic Education platform, while R/GA, Salsa Digital, and Morpht excelled in Design, Government, and Open Source categories. Community honors went to Damien P., Ivan Zugec, and Hall of Fame inductee Vicki Spagnolo.

DrupalSouth 2026 is set for May in New Zealand, with exact dates and venue details coming soon. Organizers aim to build on the success of DrupalSouth 2025 in Melbourne, promising a bigger and more impactful event. Stay tuned for updates on the official DrupalSouth website.

Drupal developer Keshav Patel has launched Entity Usage Explorer, a module for real-time entity usage tracking. It ensures up-to-date insights by referencing the latest entity revisions and offers a centralized overview page for detailed reports. Released on March 17, 2025, the tool enhances content management with seamless integration and flexible reporting.

The Drupal community is divided over Pantheon Co-founder Josh Koenig’s claim that Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) are crumbling, urging Drupal to move away from them. DropSolid CEO Dominique De Cooman strongly refutes this, arguing that open, AI-driven DXPs are thriving and essential for Drupal’s future. He calls for unity, urging a balanced discussion rather than division, emphasizing that composable stacks and DXPs can coexist to strengthen Drupal’s market position.

Content Sync has introduced Content Cloud, a new tool designed to streamline headless Drupal development by automating content integration and reducing API complexity. The platform eliminates manual setup for REST and GraphQL, optimizing content sync across multiple front-end applications. Developers can see it in action at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, with live demos on March 25 and 26.

MidCamp 2025, set for May 20-22 at DePaul University, will feature sessions on Drupal development, AI, accessibility, and decoupled architectures. Attendees can expect insights into large-scale web projects, modern content strategies, and emerging trends in open-source. The full session schedule will be announced soon.

Acquia has announced the finalists for the 2025 Acquia Engage Awards, honouring organizations that have excelled in digital experiences using its technology. Categories include digital strategy, accessibility, content management, and tech consolidation, with finalists like Bayer, UNICEF, and Legrand. Winners will be revealed at the Acquia Engage event, highlighting industry innovations in digital transformation.

Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) has launched a unified digital platform built on Drupal, developed in partnership with Folk and PreviousNext. The new system replaces a fragmented setup with a scalable, secure, and self-service-driven platform, integrating automated workflows, a UX-focused Layout Builder, and high-performance cloud hosting via Skpr. With 99.95% uptime and compliance with Australian security standards, the platform enhances accessibility, operational efficiency, and the digital experience for 590 schools.

The Seattle GNU/Linux Conference (SeaGL) returns November 7–8, 2025, at the University of Washington and online, celebrating its 13th year as a free, grassroots event. No registration is required—just attend and explore talks on free/libre/open-source tech. Volunteers, speakers, and sponsors are encouraged to participate, with the Call for Proposals opening in May.

The February edition of Drupal Meetup Nara gathered DX professionals, career changers, and industry experts to discuss career growth in digital transformation. Highlights included insights into Japan’s Digital Skill Standard, personal experiences from industry professionals, and the latest Drupal trends. Organizers aim to expand Drupal’s presence in Japan, with the next meetup on March 21, 2025, focusing on remote work in the DX industry.

Tyler Staples won a free ticket to DrupalCon Vienna 2025 by participating in the Mascot Contest at DrupalCamp England. The contest encourages community engagement, allowing attendees to enter by interacting with the event’s mascot. More opportunities to win will be available at upcoming DrupalCamps.

Gov Webworks is hosting its first Drupal Client Meetup on March 20 at 12:30 PM EST, focusing on enhancing search functionality in Drupal. The session will cover strategies to improve content findability, refine search results, and optimize user experience. Registration is open for those looking to enhance their Drupal website’s search performance.

The 2025 Drupal Developer Survey by Ironstar is now open, gathering global insights to benefit the Drupal ecosystem. Available in 12 languages, the survey takes under 10 minutes to complete and remains open until April 20, 2025. Results will be publicly shared in May, helping shape the future of Drupal.

Amazee Labs recapped Axe-Con 2025, highlighting key accessibility sessions in UI/UX design and development. Talks covered topics like holistic design systems, ARIA-live regions, and accessibility testing workflows. The event reinforced the importance of inclusive digital experiences.

The Drupal community debates the future of Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) after Pantheon CEO Josh Koenig claims the model is failing. Prateek Jain of Axelerant counters that DXPs are evolving toward a composable approach, balancing flexibility with integration. DropSolid’s Dominque De Cooman also supports this view, emphasizing AI-driven open DXPs as Drupal’s future.

Drupal Dev Days 2025 sees strong engagement, with over 80 session proposals for just 20 slots. The AB InBev Brewery tour is sold out, while board games outshine bouldering in popularity. Over 200 developers from around the world will attend, and ticket prices rise on March 18.

Acquia will host the Community Bullseye Bash at Flight Club Atlanta on March 25, 2025, during DrupalCon Atlanta. The event offers networking, food, and darts for Drupal professionals, co-sponsored by Bounteous, CKEditor, Digital Pulp, JAKALA, and Phase2. Registration is now open for community members.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is set for October 14-17, uniting developers, designers, and advocates to shape the Open Web's future. The event will feature expert sessions on open-source innovation, accessibility, and decentralization. Submissions for the Open Web Track are now open for those eager to share insights.

DevBranch successfully migrated Ticketgum to Drupal 9, unifying multiple legacy systems into a streamlined platform. The upgrade introduced real-time ticket availability, advanced e-commerce features, and API integrations, enhancing performance for 190,000+ users. With Cloudflare security and SEO improvements, Ticketgum is now scalable, with future plans for Drupal 10 and 11.

DrupalCamp Asheville 2025 is inviting session proposals from Drupal experts, developers, and enthusiasts for its July 11-13 event. The submission deadline is April 14, with selected sessions announced on April 28. Chosen speakers receive free admission, and sessions will be recorded for online access.