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Giorgi Jibladze announces the Beta release of the Google Gemini Provider module for Drupal. This update enhances AI-powered search, CKEditor support, and Drupal Recipes integration. It also improves compatibility with Drupal CMS and introduces automated testing via GitLab CI. The Drupal community is encouraged to test and provide feedback.

Nonprofit Drupal users are invited to the February Drupal for Nonprofits Chat on Thursday, February 20, at 1 PM ET. This open-format discussion welcomes all experience levels to share insights and troubleshoot challenges. Hosted by NTEN.org, the free event offers a space for collaboration at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofit work.

Stanford WebCamp 2025 is open for session submissions ahead of its May 8–9 event. The hybrid conference welcomes talks on AI, UX, DevOps, content strategy, and other web tech topics. Proposals are due by April 11, with acceptance notifications by April 18.

Drupal Mountain Camp 2025 offers a Diversity Ticket sponsorship for 80.00 CHF, helping underrepresented individuals access the event. Learn how to contribute and promote inclusivity in the tech community.

Drupal Jedi Master’s latest blog explores integrating Drupal with Microsoft Dynamics CRM for better customer management. The guide covers API setup, data mapping, and automation to enhance efficiency and personalization. Businesses can streamline operations and improve user engagement with this powerful integration.

Florida DrupalCamp 2025 will take place from February 21 to 23 at Florida Technical College in Orlando. The event will bring together the Drupal community for a weekend of learning and networking. It will start with expert-led training workshops and be followed by a variety of sessions on development, theming, usability, and more. Organizers and speakers will express their enthusiasm as attendees prepare for an interactive and insightful experience.

LocalGov Drupal is organizing two virtual community events on February 20, highlighting AI applications and technical discussions. The AI-focused meetup (2:00–3:00 PM) will feature lightning talks on integrating AI into council services, followed by a Tech Drop-in (3:00–4:00 PM) for open discussions on LocalGov Drupal and Microsites. Both Zoom sessions offer a chance to network, share knowledge, and collaborate.

After a five-year break, DrupalCamp England will return on March 1 at the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Law. The event will feature expert speakers, including Baddý Sonja Breidert, Jamie Abrahams, and Mark Conroy, who will discuss the latest in Drupal and AI. Due to high interest, organizers advise early registration.

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 will be held from March 24 to 27 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. It will feature keynotes, over twenty sessions, hands-on training, and contribution opportunities. Dries Buytaert's keynote on March 25 will unveil insights on the new Drupal CMS and Experience Builder, while a dedicated AI-focused keynote follows on March 26. With deep dives into UI updates, security, automation, and a Drupal CMS Game Show, this event is a must for the Drupal community!

Drupal Sapiens launches a new scoring and rewards system to boost community engagement. Users can earn points for contributions like articles and code snippets, redeemable for vouchers, training, and software licenses. The initiative replaces the old level system, focusing on private scores and expanding rewards through future partnerships.

Morpht has released a significant update for Convivial for GovCMS, introducing advanced DXP features for government websites. The update includes Convivial Profiler for improved personalization, AI-powered content recommendations, Matomo analytics, and enhanced search and security tools. Additional improvements include a new Gin backend theme, accessibility upgrades, and user safety features like Quick Exit.

The Drupal Austria Meetup is back on February 19, 2025, in Vienna, hosted by Jobiqo. The event features insights on developer tools from Klaus Purer and updates on DrupalCon Vienna 2025 by Jeremy Chinquist. With networking, lightning talks, and complimentary food and drinks, space is limited to 30 attendees—reserve your spot soon!

MidCamp 2025 is set for May 20-22 in the Chicago area, bringing together Drupal designers, developers, and users for two days of expert-led sessions, networking, and community events. Tickets are now available, with early bird pricing at $50 until April 15 and multiple discount options for students and those in need. Attendees can also register for specialized training on topics like Drupal AI, decoupled Drupal, and Git workflows.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is now accepting session proposals and welcoming developers, designers, and industry leaders to participate. The event, which will take place from October 14 to 17 in Austria, offers workshops, networking, and discussions on Drupal’s latest advancements. Speakers are encouraged to submit proposals and participate in this major open-source conference.

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.

The Drupal community is debating the use of “Add-ons” in the CMS Dashboard, as it conflicts with the term “Recipes” in the Project Browser module. Developers argue the change improves accessibility, but some worry inconsistent terminology may cause confusion. Ongoing discussions, user testing, and governance decisions will shape the final outcome.

The Drupal Trash Module introduces a soft delete mechanism, allowing administrators to recover accidentally deleted content without relying on backups. It integrates with Drupal’s entity deletion process, retains metadata for a customizable period, and provides API support for developers. Learn about its installation, configuration, database structure, and best practices for efficient content management.

React Online, a Dutch digital agency founded in 2000, commemorates its 25th anniversary. From its beginnings during the dotcom crisis to its role in AI-driven solutions today, the company reflects on key milestones and future directions.

A packed week of tech events awaits, featuring Drupal meetups in Austin, Munich, Delhi, and Zaragoza, along with the PHP UK Conference 2025 and WordCamp Asia 2025. Key sessions include the Code of Conduct Incident Response Workshop and the ECTL - Drupal CMS Workshop. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate in the open-source community!

Over 30 contributors came together in Lutsk, Ukraine, for the Drupal Global Contribution Weekend, fostering collaboration and innovation. With guidance from seven mentors, participants worked on 140 issues, successfully resolving 81% of them. Backed by the Drupal Ukraine Community and sponsors like ImageX and AnyforSoft, the event showcased Ukraine’s strong engagement in the global open-source community.