Open Source

amazee.io will be at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 as an Advocate Sponsor from March 24-27, bringing insights into AI-powered Drupal hosting, content management, and search innovation. General Manager Michael Schmid will present a lightning talk on building a website in five minutes with Drupal AI. The team will also lead sessions on AI-driven search, content distribution, and modern Drupal workflows. Attendees can connect with experts, grab exclusive swag, and join an invite-only Agency Leaders Dinner co-hosted with Acquia. ...more

NTEN.org will host its next Drupal for Nonprofits Chat on March 20 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT. This open discussion welcomes nonprofit Drupal users and developers of all experience levels to share insights, ask questions, and explore topics at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofit work. There is no set agenda, allowing for a flexible conversation. ...more

Tyler Staples secured a free pass to DrupalCon Vienna 2025 through the Mascot Contest at DrupalCamp England. The contest continues at upcoming DrupalCamps—participants can enter by snapping a photo with Franz Jozef and tagging @drupalconeur. ...more

Colorfield shares a guide by Christophe Jossart on implementing faceted search in Drupal using Typesense and Algolia InstantSearch. The post covers installation, Search API integration, and a React-based frontend setup. It highlights performance benefits and step-by-step configuration for a fully or partially decoupled search experience. ...more

All Things Open 2025 is back in Raleigh this October! The Call-for-Papers is open—ready to share your ideas with the open-source world? Don’t miss this premier tech event! ...more

Robin Galipeau, Managing Partner at OpenPlus.ca, urges the Canadian government to reduce reliance on U.S.-based proprietary software and invest in open-source solutions like Drupal. While several government sites use open-source platforms, www.canada.ca remains on Adobe AEM, raising security and economic concerns. Galipeau highlights the benefits of open-source, including transparency, cost savings, and digital sovereignty, and announces OpenPlus.ca’s $1 million pledge to support Canadian Digital Services in expanding open-source adoption. ...more

DrupalSouth Melbourne 2025 will feature The Pygmy Stack: The Little Docker Helper Tool That Could, a session led by Karl Hepworth on the history, redevelopment, and maintenance of the Pygmy development tool. The talk will highlight cross-agency collaboration, open-source contributions, and the role of competing organizations in sustaining community-driven projects. ...more

Rachel Norfolk voices concerns over the impact of a new U.S. visa policy on trans attendees of DrupalCon Atlanta, stating that travel risks make participation unsafe. She calls for DrupalCon North America to consider alternative host countries to ensure accessibility for all community members. ...more

DevCollab has earned Certified Drupal Partner status for its contributions to the Drupal community. The agency supports open-source development through event organization, financial sponsorships, and maintaining key Drupal modules, focusing on accessibility and usability improvements. ...more

Droptica Co-CEO Grzegorz Bartman announces a new open-source intranet system built on Drupal and PHP, designed for seamless integration and internal communication. The platform includes secure news sharing, event management, a knowledge base, AI-assisted content creation, and authentication with LDAP, Google, and Microsoft. Droptica is offering early testing opportunities for 10 companies. ...more

Ever wondered how a small team can keep open source afloat without burning out? In “The Reality of Funding Open Source,” Nils Adermann, founder of Packagist Conductors, reveals his strategy for sustaining critical PHP tools, reflecting a broader industry struggle that spans from Drupal to WordPress. Tune in as we unpack how these communities grapple with the delicate balance between funding, ideals, and governance. ...more

Open-source advocate Don Watkins shares his favorite Linux and open-source podcasts, including shows from Jupiter Broadcasting and Late Night Linux. Listen to expert insights, sysadmin tips, and software discussions. ...more