Drupal Association

DrupalCon Chicago 2026 recorded a modest increase in attendance while introducing new initiatives aimed at expanding technical engagement and community onboarding. Organised by the Drupal Association, the event brought together participants from 26 countries and highlighted continued efforts to broaden access to the Drupal ecosystem. ...more

The Drupal AI Learners Club has published the full recording of its first community session, bringing early AI-driven workflows into public view. With 97 participants and live demonstrations from core contributors, the session highlights how the community is beginning to organise around practical AI use in Drupal—still exploratory, but moving toward shared practices. ...more

The Drupal Association has been confirmed as a mentoring organisation for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026, continuing the community’s long-running participation in the global open source mentorship program. Selected contributors will work with experienced Drupal mentors on development projects within the ecosystem, many of which explore artificial intelligence integration and developer tooling. Registration for prospective contributors opens on 16 March. ...more

A webinar scheduled for 10 March 2026 will examine how Drupal Canvas Code Components enable modern frontend development using React and Tailwind CSS. The session will feature Tim Lehnen of the Drupal Association and Bálint Kléri of Acquia, who will demonstrate how developers can move from Canvas’s browser-based editor to a local React development environment integrated with Drupal. ...more

DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026 has opened its Call for Speakers, inviting submissions from developers, designers, marketers, editors, executives, and community organisers. Proposals are open until 13 April 2026, with accepted speakers to be notified on 25 May and the full programme scheduled for publication on 1 June. ...more

Drupal is inviting community members to participate in a survey focused on the Drupal CMS. Whether users have explored the platform briefly or spent significant time testing it, organisers say feedback will help shape future improvements and development priorities. ...more

A February 12 webinar hosted by Agiledrop explored how the EU’s push for digital sovereignty is reshaping public procurement. Speakers highlighted growing demand for open source solutions, market intelligence on public tenders, and practical strategies for agencies seeking to compete in government contracts. ...more

Drupal founder Dries Buytaert has published the Drupal AI Roadmap for 2026, outlining eight strategic capabilities that will guide AI development across the platform. Supported by 28 organizations contributing more than 23 full time equivalent contributors, the initiative formalizes a coordinated model to accelerate AI innovation within Drupal’s structured content framework. ...more

DrupalCon Chicago 2026 is welcoming community members to submit their social events for official listing. Meetups, dinners, and informal gatherings scheduled for 23–26 March can gain visibility through the official event page. ...more

Drupal will play a prominent role at EU Open Source Week 2026, from 26 January to 1 February in Brussels. With major events like the Drupal AI Hackathon, EU Government Day, and FOSDEM, Drupal leaders aim to shape the future of open digital infrastructure across Europe. ...more

On 31 January 2026, SparkFabrik will host a local edition of Drupal Global Contribution Weekend in Milan, marking 25 years of Drupal with a hands-on event for contributors of all skill levels. The gathering is part of a worldwide initiative to strengthen open source participation through coding, documentation, translation, and community collaboration. ...more

To mark Drupal’s 25th anniversary, the Drupal Association has released a community Bingo card — a fun and shareable way to celebrate across meetups, offices, and online. Participants can join the celebration by checking off activities and sharing progress with the #Drupal25Bingo hashtag. ...more