Drupal Events for the Week: March 2 - March 8, 2026

The DropTimes has compiled a roundup of Drupal community events scheduled for March 2–8, 2026, featuring a mix of in-person meetups, virtual gatherings, and a large-scale digital summit across North America, Europe, and Asia. This week’s lineup includes technical deep dives on Composer and dark mode implementation, community networking events, higher education–focused discussions, and Drupal CMS updates, alongside recurring regional meetups that bring local groups together. From Toronto’s EvolveDigital summit to user group meetings in Berlin, Boston, Göteborg, Edinburgh, Manila, and multiple U.S. time zones, the week reflects the breadth of activity across the global Drupal ecosystem.

Pacific Time - Virtual Drupal Meetup, 6–8pm PT - Mar 5, 2026

Pacific Time – Virtual Drupal Meetup, 6–8pm PT, will take place online on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time as a confirmed virtual gathering organized by the Pacific Time Virtual Drupal Users Group. The recurring meetup is open to participants from any time zone and will include introductions for new attendees, an extended open group discussion, and time for networking and informal conversations. Hosted by Chad Hester and supported by The Drop Times, the session encourages community participation and adherence to the Drupal Code of Conduct.

ADUG Group Watch: Eastern Time Zone Drupal Meetup

ADUG Group Watch: Eastern Time Zone Drupal Meetup, scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. EST, has been cancelled. The event was planned as a hybrid gathering, with participants joining the Eastern Time Zone Drupal Meetup via Zoom either remotely or in person at Switchyards Toco Hills, 2931 North Druid Hills Road NE, Suite A, Atlanta, Georgia. The session was set to feature Ben Ramsey, PHP maintainer and author of the uuid library, with local coordination by the Atlanta Drupal Users Group and sponsorship support from Turbojet Technologies.

Boston Drupal Meetup

Boston Drupal Meetup will be held on March 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. EST at 225 Wyman Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, as a confirmed in-person event hosted by Pegasystems. Organized by the Boston Drupal Group, the monthly gathering will feature Drupal-focused conversations and presentations from community members, along with food for attendees. Participants are required to RSVP in advance to be included on the guest list.

Drupal Eastern Time Zone Meetup - Ben Ramsey

Drupal Eastern Time Zone Meetup – Ben Ramsey will be held online on March 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. EST as part of a recurring virtual gathering for Drupal communities across the Eastern Time Zone, including groups in Boston, Chattanooga, and Atlanta. The confirmed meetup will feature Ben Ramsey, PHP maintainer and author of the uuid library, as the guest speaker, alongside Drupal-focused discussions and presentations. Organized as a collaborative online event, the session invites participants from across the region to connect and engage in shared learning.

HigherEd meetup Göteborg

HigherEd Meetup Göteborg will take place on March 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CET at the University of Gothenburg, 40530 Göteborg, Sweden, as a confirmed in-person event. Organized by the Drupal Sweden Association in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet and the University of Gothenburg, the meetup will focus on shared challenges faced by Swedish universities using Drupal, with presentations from Peter Törnstrand and Erik Petersen. Registration opens on February 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CET.

Drupal Drinks Edinburgh - March 2026

Drupal Drinks Edinburgh – March 2026 will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. GMT at The Pear Tree, 38 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD, United Kingdom, as a confirmed in-person meetup. Organized by the Edinburgh Drupal community, the monthly gathering is an informal social event with no set agenda, offering attendees an opportunity to connect and discuss Drupal and related topics. No formal registration is required, and participants are encouraged to join the #edinburgh-drupal Slack channel for updates.

March 5th Twin Cities Drupal Happy Hour @ Venn Brewing

The March 5th Twin Cities Drupal Happy Hour @ Venn Brewing will be held on March 5, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CST at Venn Brewing Company, 3550 East 46th St., Suite 140, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Organized by the Twin Cities Drupal Group, the confirmed in-person meetup invites local Drupal users and community members to gather for informal discussion and networking. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to connect, discuss Drupal and related topics, and engage with peers in a casual setting.

Waterloo Region DUG March Meetup: Welcome to the Dark Side

Waterloo Region DUG March Meetup: Welcome to the Dark Side will take place on March 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EST at the University of Waterloo, Room E7 1331, with an online participation option available. The confirmed meetup will feature a presentation by Megan McDermott of Woolwich Web Works on implementing dark mode for websites, covering accessibility considerations, design of light and dark color schemes, user preference settings, CSS handling, and system UI integration. Organized by the Waterloo Region Drupal User Group and sponsored by Woolwich Web Works, the session will provide practical guidance and code examples for developers seeking to implement dark mode effectively.

DUG Berlin March 2026 – Composer Special Edition

DUG Berlin March 2026 – Composer Special Edition will take place on March 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. CET at c-base, Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin, with a livestream option available for remote participants. The confirmed meetup, organized by the Drupal User Group Berlin, will focus on Drupal and Composer, featuring Robin from ]Init[ and including a review of Drupal Composer templates, best practices, workflows, deployments, and related technical discussions. The event will provide an open forum for attendees to exchange practical experiences and insights on Composer setups and day-to-day Drupal project work.

Drupal PH February 2026

Drupal PH February 2026 will be held on March 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PST at the V Corporate Center, 5F, 125 L.P. Leviste Street, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, as a confirmed in-person meetup. Hosted by Reading Room, the session will feature Jerome Esperanza presenting the latest features of Drupal CMS 2.0, including visual page building, site templates, marketing integrations, and optional AI tools, with Kieran Cott serving as host. Organized for developers, marketers, and project managers, the free event is supported by iBuild.PH, which will provide refreshments.

EvolveDigital Toronto 2026

EvolveDigital Toronto 2026 will take place on March 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST at the MaRS Centre, 101 College St., Toronto, as an in-person camp-style summit. The eleventh edition of the event, formerly known as EvolveDrupal, will feature more than 30 sessions covering web development, site-building, AI, digital and content strategy, UX design, Drupal, WordPress, higher education, marketing, and creative disciplines, with participation expected from 150 to 200 professionals. Organized in its fourth year under the EvolveDigital name, the summit continues its series of gatherings across North America, bringing together speakers and attendees from sectors such as government, higher education, healthcare, nonprofit, and technology.