DrupalSouth

Dries Buytaert has highlighted a recent DrupalSouth keynote by Drupal CMS Product Lead Pamela Barone examining the goals and positioning of Drupal CMS. The post discusses usability improvements, visual page editing, site templates, Drupal Canvas, and the project’s broader effort to simplify adoption and project economics without reducing Drupal’s underlying flexibility. ...more

DrupalSouth announced the winners of the 2026 Splash Awards on 13 May 2026, recognising Drupal projects and contributors from across Australia and New Zealand. The awards highlighted work in government, design, open source, digital experience, and community contribution categories during DrupalSouth Wellington. ...more

Morpht will sponsor DrupalSouth Wellington 2026 and present two Drupal Development track sessions during the regional conference from 12–14 May 2026. Murray Woodman will discuss Drupal Marketplace templates, while Marji Cermak will cover Cypress-based moderation testing for government content workflows. The agency is also listed among the Splash Awards finalists for projects involving the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Medical Device Single Audit Program. ...more

DrupalSouth has announced the nominees for the Splash Awards 2026, highlighting projects and contributors across Australia and New Zealand. The awards recognise work in open source, public sector delivery, design, and community impact. Winners will be announced during DrupalSouth Wellington in May 2026. ...more

Voting is underway for the DrupalSouth 2026 Ironstar People’s Choice Award, recognising contributions across the Australia and New Zealand Drupal community. Four nominees have been announced, representing technical, organisational, and community leadership roles. The winner will be determined through community voting ahead of DrupalSouth Wellington. ...more

Organisers of DrupalSouth 2026 Wellington have issued a final call for sponsors ahead of the May event. With limited opportunities remaining, the announcement highlights the role of sponsorship in supporting the regional Drupal community. The conference and contribution day are scheduled from 12 May to 14 May 2026. ...more

DrupalSouth has launched an online store for event merchandise, with items now available for purchase ahead of the Wellington gathering. ...more

The DrupalSouth 2026 Wellington agenda has been published, outlining a three-day programme scheduled from 12–14 May 2026. The event begins with a contribution day followed by a two-day, three-track conference, offering attendees a detailed view of sessions and planning ahead of the event. ...more

Nominations for the Ironstar Community Awards 2026 are open until 17 April 2026, with the Drupal community invited to recognise contributors across multiple categories. The awards include a Rising Star category for emerging talent, with entries accepted through the official form ahead of the deadline. ...more

DrupalSouth Wellington 2026 will take place from 12 to 14 May in Wellington, New Zealand, alongside the Ironstar Community Awards, recognising contributions across the regional Drupal community. Nominations for key categories are open until 17 April 2026. The announcement gives community members time to submit entries and plan participation in the event. ...more

Registrations have opened for DrupalSouth 2026 Wellington, scheduled from 12 to 14 May 2026 in New Zealand. The three-day event combines a contribution day with conference sessions, continuing its role as a regional gathering for the Drupal community across Australia and New Zealand. ...more

DrupalSouth has opened applications for judges for the 2026 Splash Awards, inviting experienced Drupal and digital leaders to serve as independent reviewers. Applications close on 20 March 2026, with judging scheduled from 30 March to 12 April ahead of DrupalSouth Wellington 2026 in May. ...more