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Drupal isn’t just powerful open-source tech — it’s officially recognized as a Digital Public Good, meaning it’s built to serve people and planet. In this piece, Mike Gifford shows how Drupal’s values align with global goals like sustainability, accessibility, and digital trust — and why it’s time for the community to start talking more about Drupal as a force for public good. ...more

In a recent blog post, Dries Buytaert shared insights on how Drupal's architectural decisions have unintentionally prepared the CMS to thrive in the AI-driven future of digital work. ...more

From volunteer photography to security policy, Bram Driesen has spent years shaping the Drupal ecosystem from the inside. In this profile, he reflects on overlooked responsibilities, hidden work, and the standards that keep open-source projects stable, collaborative, and worth contributing to. ...more

The Digital Public Goods Alliance warns that vital open-source tools used worldwide are at risk without sustained funding. Learn why long-term support is critical for global digital infrastructure. ...more

Drupal core maintainers Matt Glaman and Mike Herchel will lead a session at DrupalCon Vienna 2025 on how to contribute features and bug fixes to Drupal core, Drupal CMS, and contributed modules. The session takes place on October 15 and is aimed at intermediate contributors, including non-developers. ...more

DrupalCafeLutsk #28 is happening today in Lutsk, Ukraine. This free, recurring meetup features talks from local Drupal professionals and is also available via YouTube livestream. ...more

Facing a Drupal 7 migration? Tag1 Consulting offers a free e-book and expert podcast featuring practical tools, planning strategies, and API insights to streamline your Drupal 10/11 upgrade. ...more

DrupalCamp Spain 2025 is looking for local volunteers to support its Spring Finale in Santiago de Compostela this September. Help keep the event running smoothly and be part of the community. ...more

The full program for DrupalCamp Spain 2025 is now live. With multiple talk tracks, hands-on workshops, and a Friday social event, the two-day conference returns this September to Santiago de Compostela. Tickets are on sale now. ...more

The Drupal Association has launched a new Contribution Records system to support the transition from Drupal.org issues to GitLab. Developed by Fran García-Linares, the system preserves existing credit functionality while allowing broader recognition of community contributions. ...more

Jay Callicott has introduced Drupal Cloud, a prototype platform for building and managing headless Drupal instances through a simplified, Contentful-style interface. The service supports multisite setups and delivers content via JSON:API and GraphQL. ...more

Renesas didn’t need a flashy overhaul—they needed infrastructure that worked for how their teams actually build, test, and deploy. With amazee.io, they got a hosting environment tailored to their workflows, a support model that responds in real time, and a migration plan that remained flexible throughout. ...more

Developer Gursimrandeep Khela used the Drupal Paragraphs module to create reusable content sections, improving efficiency and layout control. The project features modular components that simplify content management and reduce code duplication. ...more

The Drupal Pune August Meetup, hosted by QED42, will be the final community event before DrupalCamp Pune 2025. Expect Birds of a Feather sessions, volunteering opportunities, and insights into ongoing camp preparations. A great chance to engage with the local Drupal community. ...more

Maya Lynne Schaeffer has emerged victorious in the 2025 Drupal Association Community At-Large Board Elections, capturing 269 votes from seven candidates to secure her seat. Her win brings fresh perspective to Drupal leadership, with ambitious plans to expand the platform's reach beyond technical communities. Joining her are industry veterans Dominique De Cooman, CEO of Dropsolid and champion of Drupal AI initiatives, and Glenn Hilton, founder of ImageX, who brings decades of business leadership experience to guide the open-source platform's strategic direction. ...more

Why did Palantir.net, a technically rock-solid agency, struggle to win RFPs? Learn how a transparent, open-source-inspired positioning strategy from Open Strategy Partners helped them turn the tide. If your agency builds great Drupal sites but struggles to communicate business value, this story is a must-read. ...more

At the July 2025 Drupal Mumbai Meetup, Rajendhar Mamidala emphasized the role of AI, open-source collaboration, and community learning. The event featured talks on headless Drupal, large language models, and the Bharath AI Mission, with contributions from Vishnu Sharma, Ashish Dalvi, and Rachit Gupta. ...more

The new Commerce Cart Reminder module for Drupal 10 and 11 sends timed reminder emails with secure cart links, helping users complete purchases or reorder past items. It supports guest checkout, referral sharing, and bulk operations. ...more

Vortex 25.7.0 is now available with support for Drupal 11.2, faster CI pipelines, private Composer package integration, and enhanced deployment features. This update streamlines onboarding, development, and deployment for Drupal teams. ...more

A curated list of Drupal events happening this week—from accessibility talks to community meetups in Kochi, Pune, Quebec, and more. Here's what's on the calendar. ...more

EvolveDigital Montreal will feature 30 bilingual sessions on AI, UX, design systems, content strategy, and platforms like Drupal and WordPress. The one-day digital summit takes place August 4 at Montréal CoWork. Visit evolvedigital.com for tickets and the full schedule. ...more

BADCamp 2025 returns to Oakland on September 25–26. The first session has been announced, and the July 30 deadline to submit speaker proposals is approaching. Topics include Drupal 11, automated testing, accessibility, DevOps, and more. ...more

Bay Area Drupal Camp 2025 is accepting session proposals through July 30. Topics include Drupal 11, AI, DevOps, content strategy, and more. The event takes place September 25–26 in Oakland, California. ...more

Drupal's founder, Dries Buytaert, explains how AI is fundamentally reshaping digital agencies—from the death of hourly billing to the rise of outcome-based pricing. Discover six strategic approaches agencies must adopt to survive the AI transformation and why open source platforms have a unique advantage. ...more

The Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit 2025 returns October 18–19, with sponsorship opportunities now open. Support the region’s premier Drupal event and connect with a focused community of open-source professionals. ...more

NEDCamp returns November 14–15, 2025, with new sponsorship opportunities now open. Help support a diverse speaker lineup and connect with the Drupal community in New England. ...more

Splash Awards Germany and Austria 2025 open submissions for top Drupal projects. Ceremony to be held October 15 in Vienna alongside DrupalCon. ...more

DDEV version 1.24.7 introduces a separate ddev-hostname binary to manage hosts file edits with reduced privileges. This update improves local development security, simplifies WSL2 integration, and removes unnecessary dependencies. ...more

The Quebec Drupal Network will hold its official launch on July 30, 2025, with a free online event focused on community building, collaboration, and Drupal development in Quebec. Registration is required to receive the participation link. ...more

Evolving Web is offering early bird tickets this week for the 9th edition of EvolveDigital + EvolveDrupal Summits, scheduled for August 4, 2025, in Montreal. The event features practical sessions for developers, designers, and digital strategists. ...more

The Splash Awards Spain return on September 18, 2025, during DrupalCamp’s Business Day in Santiago de Compostela. Hosted at the historic Hotel Monumento San Francisco, the awards will celebrate excellence in Drupal projects across nine categories, with a special prize for the best community initiative. ...more

The Splash Awards Asia 2025 will be held in Nara, Japan, in conjunction with DrupalCon from November 17 to 19. Entries are now open for Drupal projects developed in the Asian region. Submit by September 10, 2025. ...more

Morpht redesigned the National Office for Child Safety website in three weeks to support the One Talk at a Time campaign launch. The project delivered improved information architecture, enhanced search functionality, and a contemporary design using GovCMS Convivial. The website achieved 745% traffic increase and won multiple industry awards including Splash Awards 2023 Best in Show. ...more

Join Drupal users and developers in Montevideo on August 7, 2025, for an informal meetup to discuss trends, share ideas, vote on a new logo for Drupal Uruguay, and plan future community activities. Open to all skill levels. ...more

A core issue led by contributor Pierre Dureau outlines a proposal to simplify Drupal’s theme and render systems and introduce design-system-native features. The plan includes plugin-based theming, YAML configuration, and reducing the number of render elements to improve consistency and reusability. ...more

Vardot is providing a free enterprise Drupal audit focused on security, performance, SEO, UX, and code quality. The audit includes technical findings and executive-ready recommendations. It is available to help organizations improve their Drupal websites at no cost. ...more

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 attendees can enter a quilt raffle by donating $25 per ticket, up to 8 tickets per person. The drawing takes place July 25–26 at Tivoli Student Union in Denver. ...more

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 is back with two full days of free sessions, a focus on accessibility and inclusion, and community-led insights. Organizers share with The Drop Times what’s planned, why it matters, and how attendees can get involved. ...more

The 12-week Drupal Career Online course from DrupalEasy starts September 1 with live, instructor-led training focused on Drupal best practices. A free Taste of Drupal webinar on August 20 offers an overview for prospective students. The program includes lessons on Drupal 10 and 11, Composer, Git, and developer workflows. ...more

DrupalCon North America 2026 will be held in Chicago from March 23–26. The Call for Speakers is open through September 26, 2025. Organizers invite session proposals from Drupal professionals of all experience levels. ...more

Théodore Biadala has introduced HTMX support in Drupal’s BigPipe module, reducing JavaScript size and paving the way for a modern frontend architecture. This move is part of a broader effort to replace the aging Ajax framework with a more efficient, DOM-driven approach. ...more

Tiffany Farriss shared key changes to the Drupal Marketplace pilot, including removal of listing fees, better support for small contributors, and future plans for on-site purchasing. Board review is scheduled for July 24. ...more

The Leaflet Choropleth module brings professional-grade choropleth mapping to Drupal using Leaflet.js for the first time, offering statistical classifications, color schemes, and flexible legends—all integrated with standard Drupal content architecture. ...more

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 will host a series of contribution sprints from October 14 to 17, offering hands-on opportunities to support Drupal core, modules, themes, and documentation. The sprints are open to all skill levels and include workshops, mentoring, and collaboration across a range of contribution areas. Participants can earn contribution credits and engage directly with Drupal community leaders. ...more

Drupal has opened a community survey to gather input on its AI development roadmap, focusing on the features and capabilities most important to users. The survey seeks responses from end-user organizations, digital agencies, and consultants to better understand practical use cases and adoption challenges. Results will help shape how AI is integrated into future Drupal releases. ...more

New updates to the Drupal Event Platform include improved session moderation, anonymous review options, waitlist management, and enhancements to the Event Horizon theme. A site starter recipe and a ready-to-use template on Drupal Forge are also now available. These changes aim to simplify event site setup and improve session workflows for Drupal camp organizers. ...more

Augusto Fagioli's latest Drupal Bee Hotel release strengthens the distribution's position in hospitality tech with IoT integration, privacy-focused staff interfaces, and improved system reliability—showcasing Drupal's growing influence in vertical-specific solutions. ...more

Texas Drupal organizers join Longhorn PHP Conference 2025 to connect Drupal and PHP communities in Austin, October 23–25. The event features joint sessions, an extended CFP through August 1, and highlights Drupal innovations like phpstan-drupal, composer-stager, and open-source AI tooling. ...more

Join the Drupal community in Kitchener this October for a full day of sessions, networking, and collaboration at SouthWestern Ontario Drupal Camp 2025. Open to developers, designers, strategists, and anyone working with Drupal or open source tech. ...more

Marcus Johansson has released the AI Drush Agents module for Drupal, offering new Drush commands to run AI agents, explain config changes, and support terminal-based workflows. The module is part of the AI Agents ecosystem and targets developers who prefer command-line interfaces. ...more