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FOSS United Delhi's January Meetup is set for tomorrow, 25th January 2025, at Hansraj College from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The event features expert talks on Linux server monitoring, serverless computing, and encryption technologies. Attendees can also enjoy networking opportunities and refreshments.

Bhopal is hosting its first-ever Drupal Meetup on January 25, 2025, at Maple High Street. The event, sponsored by OpenSense Labs, will bring together developers and enthusiasts for a day of learning and networking. It will feature expert talks and insights into the latest Drupal trends. Attendees can connect, exchange ideas, and explore contributions to the Drupal ecosystem.

Bounteous and Accolite have announced a global rebrand under the Bounteous name, following a successful merger. The move strengthens their position as a digital transformation consultancy, enhancing services across industries with a focus on innovation in cloud, data, AI, and experience design.

Thijs Ferns shares a recap of DrupalCon Singapore 2024, reflecting on the event's impact on the APAC Drupal community, key sessions, sponsorship experiences, and future opportunities. The event provided valuable insights into Drupal’s evolution and strengthened connections with developers and business leaders across the region.

Join a live tutorial hosted by Ivan Zugec to learn how to effectively use CKEditor in Drupal CMS. The session will cover setup, configuration, and advanced features, including AI-powered enhancements. You can watch live on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Kick.

Lullabot is hosting a webinar on February 6, 2025, to explore extending Drupal's default theme, Olivero, for new Drupal CMS features. Experts will discuss design improvements, new content types, and future developments. Registration is now open.

Concord has launched new plugins for CMS platforms like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Bubble, and Framer to simplify compliance management. The plugins offer easy integration and streamlined maintenance, with tailored features for each platform. Updated guides and community feedback options aim to enhance user experience.

Mahmoud Hanafi, a Drupal Developer at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in Saudi Arabia, has released the Date Range Availability module on Drupal.org. The module helps manage and display availability states for entities like events, products, and resources using date ranges. Its features include Views integration and custom theming support.

The Drupal Global Contribution Weekend (DGCW) 2025 will take place from January 25 to 26. It will invite participants worldwide to contribute to the Drupal ecosystem. The event welcomes all skill levels, from developers to marketers, and offers opportunities in coding, design, content strategy, and more. Participants can attend local or virtual events or even organize their own to support Drupal’s growth.

Brussels will host the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025 on January 31. The summit will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates to shape Europe's digital future through open-source collaboration. It will cover key topics like the EU Digital Strategy, public sector strategies, and emerging trends in AI and software liability. This event aims to align policy frameworks with Europe's evolving open-source ecosystem and digital sovereignty goals.

Brussels will host the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025 on January 31. The summit will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates to shape Europe's digital future through open-source collaboration. It will cover key topics like the EU Digital Strategy, public sector strategies, and emerging trends in AI and software liability. This event aims to align policy frameworks with Europe's evolving open-source ecosystem and digital sovereignty goals.

The Drupal Association has announced the top three t-shirt designs for DrupalCon Atlanta 2025. The community can now vote for their favorite design, with the winning entry set to become the official event t-shirt. Voting is open until January 28, 2025.

The Drupal AI Contribution Meetup will be held on January 23, 2025, at 14:00 EST. It will offer a text-based discussion on AI integration in Drupal via Slack. Participants can engage asynchronously over 24 hours in the #drupal-cms-ai channel. This event presents a key opportunity for developers to collaborate and shape Drupal's AI future.

Drupal Tech Talk Eindhoven 2025, taking place on January 29 at React Online, offers Dutch Drupal professionals an opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore technical advancements. Organized by leading agencies, the event features presentations, networking sessions, and refreshments.

MidCamp 2025 will bring together tech professionals for hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities. A new Convince Your Boss Tool will allow attendees to showcase the event's value to their employers. Get tickets and stay updated on event details.

DrupalSouth Melbourne 2025, which will take place from March 12 to 13 at ACMI, offers sponsorship opportunities for businesses to engage with the Drupal community, increase brand visibility, and connect with industry leaders.

The Drupal community in Tokyo will celebrate its 100th Drupal Meetup on February 6, 2025, at Shiodome. The centenary event will feature discussions on Drupal development, a reading from the Drupal Advent Calendar 2024, and networking opportunities. Registration is open from January 17, 2025.

In an insightful interview, Luke McCormick speaks with Randy Fay, the project maintainer of DDEV, about its evolution and impact on the Drupal ecosystem. Fay shares his journey from manual web environment setups to leading DDEV’s development, highlighting the tool’s role in streamlining local workflows. The discussion also covers DDEV's future, community contributions, and funding challenges.

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 will take place from March 24-27 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Event organizers can receive one free main ticket for every five attendees registered from their Local Drupal Camp or Community. Attendees are encouraged to update their registration details to include their local affiliation.

DDEV has released version 1.24.2, introducing support for MySQL 8.4, an improved `ddev composer create` command, and a new `ddev mariadb` command. The update also includes bug fixes and enhancements to streamline local development workflows. Learn more about the latest changes and installation details.