Open Source

Submissions for the Community Day at UN Open Source Week close on 31 March 2026, marking the final day for contributors to propose sessions. The event, scheduled for 26 June 2026, centres on community-driven projects and cross-sector collaboration, with a focus on digital cooperation and inclusive innovation. ...more

A blog post by Nadiia Nykolaichuk for ImageX reviews widely used Drupal modules across automation, SEO, content structuring, and development workflows. The article highlights how contributed modules extend Drupal’s modular architecture and support diverse site-building needs. It presents commonly adopted tools that shape both editorial and development practices. ...more

Mautic has introduced a developer certification programme aimed at formalising how expertise is recognised across its growing ecosystem. As adoption increases, the initiative responds to demand from organisations seeking verifiable skills and from contributors looking for structured recognition. The programme emphasises practical capabilities, positioning certification as a signal of real-world implementation experience rather than theoretical knowledge. ...more

The numbers are settled. The questions are not. Following Drupal’s infrastructure cost breakdown, developers and organisations are now debating how open source systems should be funded—and who is responsible for keeping them running. ...more

Drupal agencies highlight how modules power nearly every project—but also why choosing, maintaining, and contributing to them carefully is critical to long-term stability. ...more

Open source documentation remains central to developer learning, but its funding model remains unclear. In a recent blog post, Joe Shindelar examines how this gap is becoming more visible as AI tools increasingly depend on the same content to generate answers. The discussion highlights a structural tension between free access and sustainable maintenance. ...more

The United Nations has introduced an Open Source Portal intended to connect projects, contributors, and resources across its agencies. Positioned as part of a broader effort to reduce duplication and align development practices, the platform aims to strengthen collaboration within the UN system. However, the announcement provides limited detail on implementation, governance, or integration with existing infrastructure. ...more

AI restrictions in enterprise and government environments are often framed as productivity barriers, but Alex Skrypnyk argues they are producing a different outcome. Developers are restructuring codebases to separate reusable logic from sensitive systems, publishing more standalone modules into open source. This shift reflects a practical response to policy constraints, with implications for how software is structured, shared, and maintained. ...more

Drupal’s 25th anniversary keynote in Chicago moves beyond retrospective framing to address a structural shift affecting the CMS ecosystem. Dries Buytaert outlines how artificial intelligence is changing how websites are built, where value is created, and how Drupal must respond through product changes, new workflows, and a renewed emphasis on structured content and governance. ...more

Jesus Manuel Olivas argues that many open-source tools fail not because of weak code, but because the surrounding user experience is neglected. Using Drupal Console as an example, he outlines how documentation, developer experience, and user feedback helped turn a developer tool into a widely adopted ecosystem resource. The post frames product thinking as a practical requirement for open-source adoption rather than a commercial extra. ...more

A keynote at DrupalCamp Grenoble 2026 will explore how Drupal is perceived outside its core community, focusing on challenges around visibility, positioning, and long-term sustainability. Drawing on experiences from broader technology events, the session examines how the ecosystem communicates its value beyond its existing audience. It also connects these concerns to themes such as data sovereignty and enterprise AI. ...more

From global conferences to focused virtual sessions and local meetups, the Drupal community has a full week of activity from March 23 to 29, 2026. Here is a quick look at the key events bringing together developers, contributors, and enthusiasts across regions. ...more