The Drop Times

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.

The Drupal Kochi community will hold its monthly meetup on February 27 at TinkerSpace in Kochi. Open to developers and Drupal users of all levels, the event will provide a space for discussions, networking, and knowledge sharing.

Dropsolid has acquired Pictonio, a Portuguese Drupal firm, to strengthen its AI-driven digital experience platform (DXP) offerings for SMEs. The acquisition expands Dropsolid’s presence in Europe, enhances its automation tools for Drupal implementers, and reinforces its commitment to open-source digital transformation. Read more about the strategic move and its impact.

The FOSSASIA Summit 2025 is now open for registration and will take place from March 13-15 in Bangkok, Thailand, as a hybrid event. The summit will feature over 170 speakers from top tech companies, in-depth discussions on AI, DevOps, PostgreSQL, and open-source innovations. With thousands of participants expected, it promises extensive networking, exhibitions, and collaboration opportunities for the global open-source community.

The Linux Foundation invites proposals for Open Source Summit North America 2025, set for June 23-25 in Denver. Submissions close on Feb 16, 2025. Details at events.linuxfoundation.org.

Drupaljam 2025 is providing five free diversity tickets to support underrepresented groups in tech. The tickets include full access to sessions, social events, and meals. Applications are open until April 21, 2025. Learn more and apply: https://drupaljam.nl/tickets

The Drupal Delhi Meetup will be held on February 22, 2025, at 5:30 IST at DLF Cyber Greens in Gurugram, Delhi. Organized by Anushri Kumari and Surabhi Gokte, the in-person event will focus on discussions, learning, and networking. The call for content is open until February 15, and registration closes on February 20. Sponsored by Material+, the meetup aims to engage the local Drupal community.

Michael Richardson of Ironstar announces the return of the Drupal Developer Survey 2025, which aims to expand participation beyond last year’s 65-country reach. Volunteers proficient in non-English languages are needed to assist with translations by February. Translators will receive public recognition and contribution credits. The survey runs from March 10 to April 20. Interested participants can sign up in the translation volunteers spreadsheet.

Compiled by The DropTimes, this guide explores 57 contributed modules that enhance Drupal CMS. It is organized by recipes for different functionalities, such as content management, SEO, security, e-commerce, AI automation, and site-building. The guide also covers dependent modules that support these features, providing a structured resource for developers and site builders looking to extend their Drupal CMS projects effectively.

Promet Source has announced its 2025 Drupal training schedule, which offers remote, hands-on sessions for developers, site admins, and content managers. A special February promotion grants a 14% discount on any course with the code "SWEET14." The training covers everything from Drupal basics to advanced site-building techniques, with expert-led instruction.

A knowledge session at Opensourcewerken on April 17 will explore how the Dutch central government builds open-source communities around shared software. Experts will discuss the generic Drupal intranet developed for Rijksoverheid DICTU and share best practices for fostering collaboration in government IT projects.

Annertech’s Local Government website has been named a finalist for Best in Universal Design at the 2025 Spiders Awards. Created in partnership with the Local Government Management Agency, the platform enhances accessibility and streamlines public services in Ireland. It is also in the running for a National Digital Award, showcasing its contribution to the country’s digital transformation.

The deadline to submit proposals for Drupal Dev Days Leuven 2025 is February 15. The event, which will take place from April 15 to 18 at the KULeuven Technology Campus in Belgium, invites speakers to present sessions on Drupal, Symfony, and PHP. Selected speakers will receive a free event ticket. Submit your proposal now!

Drupal’s latest terminology debate has the community buzzing—should “Recipes” be replaced with “Add-ons” to make the CMS more user-friendly? While some argue for consistency, others fear losing Drupal’s well-defined concepts. With user testing underway, will clarity or tradition win out?

Drunomics announces the release of Lupus Decoupled Drupal 1.0, a framework that enables Inertia.js-style development in Drupal. The system combines server-side control with JavaScript-based frontend interactivity, offering a low-code approach and deep Drupal integration. The release includes support for Nuxt and Next.js, with plans for further enhancements.

The Drupal Community Working Group (CWG) Conflict Resolution Team introduces quarterly open office hours to provide community members with a space to ask questions, seek conflict resolution guidance, and learn about available resources. The first session is set for February 28, 2025, via Zoom.

Drupal Meetup Zaragoza returns on February 19, uniting developers, designers, and administrators to share knowledge and strengthen the local Drupal community. The event will feature discussions, workshops, and live demos covering both basic and advanced Drupal topics. Held every few months, this meetup fosters collaboration and networking among Drupal enthusiasts in the region.

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 attendees can kickstart their day with the Ripple Makers Networking Breakfast, which fosters connections and collaboration to grow Drupal. This special event empowers participants to drive innovation, strengthen the community, and support open-source sustainability. Held from March 24 to 27 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, the initiative invites professionals to make a lasting impact on Drupal’s future.