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Acquia and Rootstack are hosting TechBites on February 20th at the W Panama Hotel. The event will focus on digital content transformation with Acquia DXP and Drupal + AI. It will feature expert discussions on digital experience management, AI-driven innovations, and customer engagement strategies. Attendees can network and explore cutting-edge solutions to stay ahead in the digital landscape.

Drupal Mountain Camp 2025 is seeking sponsors to support key event aspects like venue, Wi-Fi, and social activities. Sponsorship tiers include Diamond, Gold, and Silver, with notable sponsors like LIIP, Agiledrop, and Hostpoint already onboard. Additional sponsorships are available for social events, coffee, and diversity initiatives—secure your spot today to support the Drupal community.

Matthew Saunders will present 'My NeuroDivergent Brain: Insights and Strategies for Inclusive Design' at Florida DrupalCamp 2025 on February 22 in Orlando. The session will explore neurodivergence, its impact on workplace inclusion, and practical strategies for creating inclusive environments.

Takahiro Komatsu's DrupalCon Singapore 2024 session on writing and expanding Drupal books with the Japanese community is now available online. The session covers collaboration efforts, project management insights, and future plans. Watch it now for valuable takeaways.

Brussels will host FOSDEM 2025 on February 1-2 at ULB Solbosch campus, bringing together thousands of open-source developers. The LibreOffice community will have a booth with freebies and a dedicated Devroom featuring 20 talks, including the announcement of LibreOffice 25.2. Attendees can explore new features and accessibility improvements and connect with project contributors.

This week is packed with events for the Drupal and open-source community. It begins with Drupal Tech Talk Eindhoven 2025, focusing on innovations and challenges, followed by the 48th Drupal Sapporo Meetup (Online) for global knowledge sharing. Enterprise strategies take center stage in Migrations Beyond the Handoff, while developers can enhance their expertise in the Advanced Drupal Module Development w/OOP PHP workshop. CMS Fest celebrates collaboration in PHP-based systems, concluding with the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025, exploring the future of open-source governance.

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Drupal Mountain Camp 2025, taking place from March 11-13 in Davos, Switzerland, will feature expert speakers addressing key topics in open source, Drupal CMS, and workplace inclusivity. The event will bring together professionals and enthusiasts for discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.

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.