How Drupal Events Like MidCamp 2025 Prioritize Accessibility and Inclusion in Tech Conferences
Discover how Drupal events like MidCamp 2025 are setting new standards for accessibility and inclusion in tech conferences. From live captioning to accessible venues and inclusive planning, this is how the Drupal community puts equity into action.
Drupal GovCon 2025 Scales Down to Two-Day Format Amid Sponsorship Shortfall
Drupal GovCon 2025 will now run August 14–15 at UMD’s Stamp Student Union due to reduced sponsor funding. A sponsor kickoff call is set for June 3 to review updated plans. Website updates are pending.
Splash Awards 2025 to Recognize Top Drupal Projects at DrupalCon Vienna
The Splash Awards will take place on October 14, 2025, during DrupalCon Vienna. Projects will be judged across seven key criteria, including business impact, technical quality, user experience, and community contribution.
Get Ready for a Week Full of Drupal: June 2–8, 2025
A full week of Drupal events is scheduled from June 2 to June 8, 2025. The lineup includes global meetups, virtual sessions, local camps, and a major summit in Boston. Explore the full schedule and join the Drupal community in person or online.
DrupalCon Vienna 2025: Selected Session Notifications Sent to Speakers Today
Speakers for DrupalCon Vienna 2025 will receive notification today, June 2, if their session proposals have been selected. The event takes place October 14–17 at Austria Center Vienna, featuring multi-track sessions, keynotes, contribution day, and networking opportunities.
From Drupal Core to Static Site Innovation: Samuel Mortenson on Tome, SFC, and Open Source Legacy
Samuel Mortenson, longtime Drupal core contributor and creator of tools like Tome and SFC, reflects on nearly a decade of shaping the open-source CMS. In this in-depth interview, he shares insights on static site generation, developer experience, and why stepping back doesn’t always mean stepping away. If you're curious about the future of Drupal, static-first architecture, or open source sustainability, this is a must-read.
New Update on api.drupal.org Highlights Supported Drupal Versions
api.drupal.org now shows clear messages indicating whether API documentation pages refer to supported Drupal versions. The update improves user guidance and SEO by linking to the latest supported pages when available.
Drupal “Back-to-Basics” Initiative Seeks New Leader to Boost Beginner Support
The Drupal community is looking for a new leader to manage "Back-to-Basics," a project focused on delivering beginner-level presentations at Drupal events. The initiative aims to support new developers and address the shortage of entry-level Drupal training resources.
Drupal Core Names Cristina Chumillas and Emma Horrell as First UX Managers
Drupal Core has appointed Cristina Chumillas and Emma Horrell as co-leads of a new UX Manager role. This move gives user experience a central place in the development process, aiming to improve usability, design consistency, and accessibility across the platform.
Drupal Site Template Marketplace Moves Forward with Governance and Business Model Drafts
The Drupal Association has released early drafts of a governance framework and business model for its upcoming Site Template Marketplace. Based on community feedback, the initiative focuses on quality standards, contributor recognition, and sustainability.
Final Hours to Submit Sessions for DrupalCon Nara 2025
The deadline to submit session proposals for DrupalCon Nara 2025 is 30 May at 11:59 PM Japan time. No extensions will be granted. The event invites submissions from developers, designers, marketers, and other Drupal professionals.
Dropmin: What Is It and Why Does It Exist?
Maximilian Haupt introduces Dropmin, a minimalist Drupal distribution built for streamlined content management. Designed as an API-first backend, Dropmin removes Drupal’s typical complexity to focus on ease of use and fast setup. It features a fixed role system, no module UI, and seamless JSON API support. Haupt reflects on how Dropmin evolved from real project constraints into a practical tool for developers.
Barcamp Perpignan 2025 to Host In-Person Drupal Event on June 19–21
Barcamp Perpignan 2025 runs from June 19 to 21 with in-person sessions led by participants. Organized by Drupal France, the event includes Drupal training and open-format discussions.
Matthew Saunders to Present on Neurodiversity in Teams at Drupal Camp Asheville 2025
Matthew Saunders will lead a session on the role of neurodivergent individuals in team performance at Drupal Camp Asheville 2025. The event takes place July 11–13 at UNC Asheville and focuses on Drupal and open-source web development.
Annertech and Platform.sh Sponsor Networking Reception at LocalGov Drupal Camp 2025 in Westminster
Annertech returns as a Gold Sponsor for LocalGov Drupal Camp 2025 and, alongside Platform.sh, will host the event’s drinks reception in Westminster, fostering collaboration within the local government digital community.
Marcus Johansson's Return to Drupal with AI at Core
In an interview with The DropTimes sub-editor Alka Elizabeth, Marcus Johansson discusses how his background in PHP and early work with Drupal led to his current role in shaping Drupal’s AI capabilities. He explains the origins of the AI Automators module, his collaboration with open source contributors, and the technical and security challenges of building AI integrations within Drupal.
Looking Beyond the Horizon at DrupalJam 2025
From AI-driven development to digital sovereignty and a global vision for Drupal’s future, DrupalJam 2025 delivered a powerful mix of inspiration, technical insight, and community spirit — all under one roof at DeFabrique.
Drupal Delhi Meetup to Launch 2025 Camp Website Development
The Drupal Delhi community will host an online meetup on May 31, 2025, to begin development of the Drupal Camp Delhi 2025 website. All contributors are welcome, including developers, designers, and content creators.
Roland Obermair Announces Development of NextCloud WebDAV Client for Drupal
Roland Obermair has introduced a new Drupal module in active development that connects Drupal to NextCloud via WebDAV. The module supports file uploads, folder creation, and directory browsing, with a focus on security and data integrity. Feedback from the Drupal community is encouraged to guide future development.
DrupalX Ported to Contentful in SyncNext Project, Now Open for Testing
Jay Callicott has completed the initial port of DrupalX to Contentful. The SyncNext project features full integration of content models and components and is ready for testing and community feedback.