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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.

Global Contribution Weekend 2025 will be hosted by the Warsaw Drupal community on January 25-26 at the iconic Varso Tower in Poland. Sponsored by BOX.com, the event invites Drupal enthusiasts of all levels to collaborate, network, and enjoy coding sessions with snacks and drinks provided. Registration is open until January 24, 2025—secure your spot today!

DrupalEasy is hosting a free webinar on January 21, 2025, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM ET to showcase its Professional Module Development course. The program offers a 90-hour Full version and a 60-hour lite version, with live sessions, office hours, and extensive resources. Join to learn how this course can elevate your Drupal development skills.

DrupalEasy is hosting a free webinar on January 21, 2025, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM ET to showcase its Professional Module Development course. The program offers a 90-hour Full version and a 60-hour lite version, with live sessions, office hours, and extensive resources. Join to learn how this course can elevate your Drupal development skills.

A free webinar on January 22, 2025, will offer practical tips and best practices to help participants create strong submissions for the DrupalSouth Splash Awards. Register now to secure a spot.

Unlock the power of Drupal 11 with ADR Formación’s expert-led course by Cristina Manzano Cánovas. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your web management skills, this course covers everything from installation to content administration—no coding required. Take your website to the next level with Drupal's powerful capabilities.

This week's Newsletter includes a handful of news stories chosen from our coverage of last week's Drupal developments. Drupal celebrated its 24th anniversary on January 15, marking the launch of Drupal CMS 1.0 with global events and enthusiastic community participation. The Drop Times provided in-depth coverage, tracking 57 launch parties and creating a dedicated landing page for updates, ensuring the community stayed informed about the most important stories.

Drupal Mountain Camp 2025 Welcomes Lauri Timmanee as Keynote Speaker. Lauri Timmanee, Product Manager at Acquia, will keynote Drupal Mountain Camp 2025, sharing insights on Drupal's Experience Builder initiative. The event, featuring seven tracks, runs March 11–13, 2025, at the Davos Congress Centre, Switzerland. Early bird tickets are available until January 19, with an optional Fondue Ticket for a Swiss culinary experience.

CMS Fest 2025, hosted by the Orlando PHP Meetup, takes place on January 30 at CREDO Conduit, Orlando. This free event features expert sessions on Drupal and WordPress, a panel on industry trends, and networking opportunities. Open to developers, students, and beginners alike.

DrupalSouth invites submissions for the 2025 Splash Awards, celebrating outstanding Drupal projects across Australia and New Zealand. Entries close on January 28, 2025. Submit your project today: DrupalSouth Splash Awards 2025 Submissions.

From January 20-26, 2025, the Drupal community is hosting a series of global and local events, including the Drupal Global Contribution Weekend across multiple cities and various online meetups. These events offer opportunities for developers, designers, and marketers to collaborate, learn, and contribute to the Drupal ecosystem. Find an event near you or join virtually to stay engaged with the community.

Drupal Meetup Haneda #71 is set for January 23, 2025. Drupal enthusiasts will gather online for Drupal Meetup Haneda #71, hosted by Genero Inc., which will feature sessions on Drupal's API-driven architecture, IoT and AI integrations, and JavaScript framework applications. Iwata Kazumi of Genero will give opening remarks, and Kensuke Naoe, Director of Issei corporation will lead a trends session. The event Will kick off at 8:00 PM. Join via Zoom for valuable insights and networking in the Drupal community.

Registration is now open for DrupalSouth 2025, a three-day event from March 11 to 13 at ACMI Melbourne. Join developers, designers, and content creators for keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities. Secure your spot today.

Experience a new era of site-building with Drupal CMS—powered by Acquia and built on Drupal 11’s core. Enjoy a streamlined, browser-based platform that simplifies Drupal and helps you launch compelling digital experiences in record time—no coding required.

A11y Talks hosts Aashutosh Kulkarni as he presents the SUC Score (Sub-optimal Usability and Comprehension Score), a new metric to prioritize accessibility in large organizations. Join the session on January 21, 2025, at 12 PM EST. Learn more at A11yTalks.com.

Exciting news for Drupal site builders: the Feeds module has hit its first stable release! Dive into how it streamlines data imports with user-friendly features and flexible configurations. Discover what’s next for this essential tool and how it’s shaping the future of content migration in Drupal.