The Drop Times

Discover top tech events happening between November 3–10, 2025, including Drupal meetups, Mautic World Conference, TYPO3camp, Backdrop Live, and more. Stay connected, learn, and grow with global open-source communities.

Mautic World Conference 2025 begins today in London and runs through November 7, combining in-person sessions, global livestreams, expert talks, and hands-on collaboration around open source marketing automation.

The Drupal Canvas module now includes an AI assistant that allows users to build pages and components using natural-language prompts. Ivan Zugec tested the feature while preparing for a Drupal CMS 2 alpha 1 livestream and noted the need for prompt clarity and attention to token usage.

The Drupal AI team shares key updates from weeks 41 to 43, including the 1.2.0 release, a stable DriesNote demo, the launch of AI Context and Webform Agent modules, and early plans for the 2.0 release.

Drupal is transitioning its issue tracking to GitLab. Project maintainers can now opt in to move their modules, with updates to Drupal.org project pages and issue linking already in place.

Dominique De Cooman has created and introduced DEEP—Digital Experience Enablement Platform—a new approach that replaces traditional DXPs with open, composable, and AI-driven ecosystems. His blog post outlines how DEEP empowers organisations to build flexible, intelligent digital experiences.

Backdrop Live is scheduled for November 6 and 7, 2025, as a global online unconference for anyone interested in Backdrop CMS. The event encourages open participation, real-time collaboration, and knowledge sharing across all skill levels. Registration is free, with a suggested donation of $20 to support ongoing community efforts.

At DrupalCon Vienna 2025, Duncan Worrell of Zoocha outlined how a well-planned content architecture can transform Drupal projects from unscalable chaos into efficient, future-ready platforms. The session emphasized planning before building, helping teams improve UX, SEO, collaboration, and long-term site maintenance.

The final part of Jeff Greenberg’s series on unmanaged files in Drupal tackles category-aware randomness. By drawing one file from each of several geographic subfolders, this tutorial shows how to build a custom block that outputs a unique trio of images—no repeats, no database overhead, just flexible performance.

Tag1’s new white paper, authored by CEO Jeremy Andrews, explains how large language models work under the hood. The document offers an accessible guide for both technical leaders and curious professionals seeking to understand AI systems beyond the hype.

Paul Johnson’s blog post offers a personal look at DrupalCon Vienna 2025, highlighting moments that defined the event. From training expansions and keynotes to newcomer milestones and award recognitions, his account captures the energy and direction of a growing, inclusive community.

DXPR has launched a beta version of its AI-powered page builder for Drupal. The tool enables single-prompt page creation, in-editor image generation, and AI-based content rewriting, aiming to simplify site building for non-technical users.

Open Source Camp Chattanooga 2025 is set for November 7–8, bringing together developers, designers, marketers, and curious learners at the UTC Library. With Friday trainings in Drupal, Laravel, and WordPress, and a full Saturday camp, the event welcomes all levels of experience to learn, network, and share in the open source spirit.

Open Source Camp Chattanooga 2025 is set for November 7–8, bringing together developers, designers, marketers, and curious learners at the UTC Library. With Friday trainings in Drupal, Laravel, and WordPress, and a full Saturday camp, the event welcomes all levels of experience to learn, network, and share in the open source spirit.

The New England Drupal Camp 2025 is now accepting registrations for its two-day community event taking place on November 14–15 at Rhode Island College. With trainings, sessions, and networking opportunities, this grassroots gathering invites developers, marketers, higher-ed teams, and newcomers to learn and connect.

The New England Drupal Camp 2025 is now accepting registrations for its two-day community event taking place on November 14–15 at Rhode Island College. With trainings, sessions, and networking opportunities, this grassroots gathering invites developers, marketers, higher-ed teams, and newcomers to learn and connect.

AI Drupal Toronto will host a virtual Lunch n’ Learn on November 19 exploring Drupal’s new AI-powered Canvas UI. Presented by Aidan Foster of Foster Interactive, the session will showcase prototype features from Dries Buytaert’s DrupalCon keynote and demonstrate how AI is reshaping content creation for non-technical users.

TYPO3camp RheinRuhr returns for its fourth edition in Kamp-Lintfort from November 7–9, 2025. Held at the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, the event promises a weekend of community-driven sessions, professional networking, and engaging social activities for TYPO3 developers, agencies, and enthusiasts.

The ⁠Drupal Association has been awarded €201 000 by the ⁠Sovereign Tech Fund to upgrade its self‑hosted GitLab infrastructure—targeting enhanced security issue workflows, streamlined CI/CD testing across thousands of repositories, and improved UX/design contributor tooling for the global Drupal community.

The deadline to apply for Inclusion and Community Scholarships for DrupalCon Chicago 2026 is October 31. These scholarships offer financial assistance and free tickets to help make the event accessible to individuals from marginalized communities and active Drupal contributors who need support. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend and participate in one of the largest gatherings in the Drupal ecosystem.