News Roundup

Early Bird registration for DrupalCon Atlanta 2024 opens on November 4, offering reduced rates for attendees. This annual event will gather Drupal enthusiasts, developers, and strategists for a collaborative experience filled with workshops, keynotes, and community networking. Register early to secure a spot at this high-demand event focused on the latest in Drupal development and digital innovation.

Mark Conroy announces the beta release of LocalGov Live Preview, a module that enhances the editing experience for LocalGov Drupal (LGD) microsites. The update features a modular architecture, streamlined UI, and a live-preview workflow tailored for government administrators. Beta testers can access the release via Composer, and further improvements aim to refine LocalGov Drupal's overall editor experience and platform efficiency.

Amazee.io is hosting a webinar, "Data Sovereignty and Enterprise Drupal Publishing Workflows," on November 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM CET (10:00 AM EST). Solutions Architect Henk Beld and Content Sync CEO Thiemo Müller will explore strategies for managing large-scale Drupal publishing systems while ensuring compliance with data sovereignty regulations. The session will highlight Content Sync’s integration within amazee.io, demonstrating how organizations can streamline content reuse, maintain regulatory compliance, and enhance editor workflows across multi-site environments.

Siddharth Jain, a Drupal Developer at Horizontal Digital, shares his journey attending and volunteering at DrupalCamp Pune, where he contributed to event planning, development, and hands-on code sprints. Through sessions on AI integration, container queries, and Drupal’s evolving CMS, he gains fresh insights, builds connections, and deepens his commitment to the Drupal community.

At Acquia Engage NYC 2024, Acquia introduced major updates to its Digital Experience Platform (DXP), focusing on content management, site optimization, and privacy-compliant analytics. Highlights include the Video Creator and DAM Copilot tools for AI-driven content creation, recipe-driven site-building in Drupal CMS, and the SEO Copilot integration for in-editor SEO guidance. New FedRAMP accreditation for Acquia Cloud Next and the launch of Multi-Experience Operations in Site Factory also enhance secure, scalable solutions for multi-site management and government compliance.

Drupal 11.1's alpha phase starts today, setting the stage for its official release on December 12-13, 2024, alongside Drupal 10.4. This update, aligning with DrupalCon Singapore, will bring new features while addressing compatibility with recent PHP and Symfony updates. Drupal 10.3 and 11.0 will maintain security support until June 2025, giving users time to transition smoothly.

The Drupal and accessibility communities gear up for an eventful week from October 28 to November 3. Highlights include the Drupal Community Working Group’s Code of Conduct Incident Response Workshop on October 28, and A11yTalks' “Introduction to Disability Studies” with Jen DeMesquita on October 30. That same day, DrupalTO hosts a Toronto meetup on AI in content translation, and the week wraps up with Drupal Camp Chattanooga on November 2, featuring sessions from experts like Mike Herchel and Michael Anello.

The Drupal Association offers a comprehensive guide and free template for crafting effective Requests for Proposals (RFPs) tailored to open-source solutions. By specifying Drupal Certified Partners, organizations can ensure collaboration with vendors that possess proven technical expertise and commitment to the Drupal community. This approach not only aligns with open-source values of transparency and flexibility but also leverages community-driven innovation and ongoing support for long-term project success.

Drupal consultant Chris Kelly has developed a custom gallery solution for organizing travel photos, citing limitations in current Drupal modules. His tool streamlines image management with a scrollable thumbnail carousel and metadata-based organization, enhancing user experience. While highly tailored, Kelly's innovation highlights the potential demand for more intuitive gallery solutions in Drupal and WordPress.

The Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE 22x) is inviting speakers for its 2025 conference, happening March 6-9 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Speakers are encouraged to submit proposals across diverse tracks like Cloud Native, Open Source AI, and Developer tools by November 1, 2024. In addition to main sessions, the event will host co-located sessions like DevOpsDay LA and NixCon North America, with hands-on workshops and tracks for career development and youth in tech.

The DrupalTVM community will hold its monthly meetup on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Styleplus, Kowdiar, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm IST. This informal gathering will feature an "Ask Me Anything" session on tech careers in Germany, Drupal configuration tips, and insights from recent events like Drupalcamp Pune and DrupalCon Singapore. Open to all skill levels, the meetup encourages newcomers to join for hands-on learning and networking.

Consentmanager.net CEO Jan Winkler announces a new plugin simplifying cookie consent banner integration for Drupal websites. The plugin helps ensure GDPR compliance with multi-language support, making it ideal for e-commerce sites using Drupal Commerce. Website operators can create legally sound cookie consent banners in just a few steps.

Forcontu is offering free downloads of their 3,500-page Drupal 10 book set in celebration of DrupalCamp Spain 2024. Users can apply the coupon code DRUPALCAMP24 until October 31 for the free PDF books and receive a 30% discount on Forcontu's online courses. The event takes place October 25-26 in Benidorm, Spain, featuring workshops and talks for the Drupal community.

Annertech reflects on a busy DrupalCon Barcelona 2024, one of their most memorable since Dublin 2016. As platinum sponsors, they supported both the exhibition area and contribution room, where nearly 300 contributions were logged. Highlights include five presentations, a Trivia Night, and the debut of their Volunteer App, all while celebrating Stella Power's elevation to the Drupal Association board.

The Palermo Drupal community will host its official kick-off Meetup on November 14, 2024, at IM*MEDIA. The event features talks on Drupal 11 updates, a guest session from Marcelo Vani of Acquia, and a showcase of the Drupal AI module. Open to all, the Meetup aims to foster collaboration and learning among Drupal developers and enthusiasts in Palermo.

BADCamp 2024, the world's largest free Drupal event, kicks off today in Downtown Oakland at Oakstop, featuring sessions for developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. Kristen Pol's keynote, 'Bricks to Bits', opens the event, followed by sessions on topics like UX writing, content editing, and testing tools. The day concludes with the official BADCamp party, fostering community connections and celebrating open-source innovation.

DrupalCon Singapore 2024 will feature a "Drupal CMS Panel: Key Leads Answer Your Questions" keynote on December 10, with top Drupal figures discussing the platform's future. Panelists include Dries Buytaert, Lauri Timmanee, and more, moderated by Gábor Hojtsy, in a fireside chat format. The event runs from December 9-11 at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, with registration now open.

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 organizers are seeking community input on expanding the event's focus beyond Drupal to include other open-source platforms like Laravel, Joomla, and WordPress. They are also considering sessions for roles like project management and UX design while weighing feedback on keeping the camp strictly Drupal-centric. The survey aims to shape the future direction of the event based on participant insights.

Evolving Web is hosting the 'EvolveUX NYC - Design & Digital Comms Meetup' on October 24 at Candid in Manhattan. The event, running from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT, will feature short presentations on design challenges, fostering collaboration and feedback among attendees. With snacks, drinks, and networking opportunities, the meetup offers a great chance to connect and grow in New York's design and tech community.

Drupal DC/Maryland's October Lightning Talks and Networking event takes place tomorrow, October 24, 2024, at Launch Workplaces Gaithersburg. The evening will feature lightning talks from Drupal experts, including John Doyle on SEO strategies for Drupal and Ashraf Abed on future-proofing development with Drupal in 2025. Attendees can expect knowledge sharing, networking, and complimentary refreshments.

Dropsolid has sponsored DrupalCon Europe for the sixth consecutive time, with co-CEO Dominique De Cooman leading two impactful sessions. His talks emphasized the integration of Drupal with other open-source platforms like Mautic to build a stronger Digital Experience Platform (DXP), helping businesses remain competitive and adaptable. He urged the community to embrace open DXPs and leverage AI and marketing automation to expand Drupal’s role beyond a CMS.