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Join ImageX on March 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM PT for "Content Strategy in the Age of AI: Humanizing Digital." Industry experts Richard Nosek and Matt Pettifer will explore AI-driven SEO, content engagement, and personalization trends. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to blend AI efficiency with authentic storytelling—register today!

The CKEditor AI Writing Agent integrates artificial intelligence into Drupal, enhancing content creation with real-time automation, multilingual support, and customizable features. Developed for efficiency and accuracy, it streamlines workflows for content creators and developers.

This week’s Drupal events include virtual meetups, webinars, and in-person gatherings covering topics like AI-driven content strategies, Drupal Decoupled, and multi-brand design systems. Sessions will feature expert insights, community discussions, and networking opportunities. Here’s a list of key Drupal events happening from March 3 to March 9, 2025.

The official schedule for Drupal Developer Days 2025 is here, packed with insightful keynotes, hands-on sessions, and exciting networking events! From AI-driven innovations to cutting-edge DevOps strategies, this year’s event—happening April 15-18 in Leuven, Belgium—promises an unmissable experience for developers, contributors, and tech enthusiasts. Don't miss out—grab your tickets now!

After a five-year break, DrupalCamp England returns on March 1, 2025, at the Faculty of Law, Cambridge. Organized by Jenny Dumitrescu, Paul Johnson, and Rajeev Kumar, the event brings Drupal enthusiasts together for learning, networking, and knowledge exchange. From overcoming bureaucratic hurdles to securing a strong team and engaging sponsors, the organizers share insights into making the event a success. Discover their journey, challenges, and hopes for the future of DrupalCamp England.

DrupalCamp England is back on March 1, 2025, at the University of Cambridge—the first major Drupal event in England in five years! Get ready for expert talks, networking, and insights, powered by top sponsors like Reading Room and Pantheon. Don’t miss this chance to connect and grow with the Drupal community!

DrupalCamp England 2025, which will take place on March 1st in Cambridge, will feature sessions on Drupal education and CMS best practices. Hilmar Hallbjörnsson will present the Drupal Open University Initiative, a community-driven effort to integrate Drupal into university curricula. Gareth Alexander will explore Drupal CMS Recipes and discuss their role in improving development workflows. These sessions offer insights for developers, educators, and businesses looking to advance Drupal skills and implementation.

DDEV has released version 1.24.3 to address a compatibility issue between Mutagen and Docker Engine 28.0.0. The update, prompted by a community-reported error, ensures continued functionality, particularly for macOS and traditional Windows users. The fix was swiftly implemented through open-source collaboration.

Florida DrupalCamp 2025 features expert-led training sessions covering Drupal CMS, Agile workflows, Drupal Forge, Laravel, and beginner site-building. Michael Anello explores Drupal CMS and its evolving tools, April Sides breaks down Agile and Git workflows, Salim Lakhani introduces cloud-based Drupal Forge, Rod Martin guides absolute beginners through Drupal 11, and Lee Walker helps Drupal developers transition into Laravel. Trainers share insights on technical advancements, best practices, and community collaboration.

MidCamp 2025 will host a hands-on training session on May 20, focusing on reverse engineering Drupal-contributed themes. Led by Bernardo Martinez, the session will explore reusable components, theming challenges, and best practices using Twig, SASS, TailwindCSS, and more.

Transparency and accountability are core values we uphold at The Drop Times (TDT). Every image used in our articles, interviews, and event coverage captures moments that define the Drupal community. As we refine our approach to image attribution, we want to share our thought process and the steps we're taking to ensure fairness and proper credit.

Drupal has issued security updates to fix critical and moderately critical vulnerabilities, including a cross-site scripting flaw, access bypass risks, and a PHP object injection issue. Administrators are urged to update their systems immediately to protect against potential exploits.

Florida DrupalCamp 2025 will be held from February 21 to 23 at Florida Technical College in Orlando. It will feature expert-led workshops and diverse sessions on Drupal development, design, and project management. The Drop Times interviewed speakers Christian Burk, Steve Wirt, Aubrey Sambor, and Josh Fabean to preview their insights and key takeaways. With hands-on training and networking opportunities, the event promises to be a must-attend for Drupal professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Giorgi Jibladze announces the Beta release of the Google Gemini Provider module for Drupal. This update enhances AI-powered search, CKEditor support, and Drupal Recipes integration. It also improves compatibility with Drupal CMS and introduces automated testing via GitLab CI. The Drupal community is encouraged to test and provide feedback.

Nonprofit Drupal users are invited to the February Drupal for Nonprofits Chat on Thursday, February 20, at 1 PM ET. This open-format discussion welcomes all experience levels to share insights and troubleshoot challenges. Hosted by NTEN.org, the free event offers a space for collaboration at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofit work.

Stanford WebCamp 2025 is open for session submissions ahead of its May 8–9 event. The hybrid conference welcomes talks on AI, UX, DevOps, content strategy, and other web tech topics. Proposals are due by April 11, with acceptance notifications by April 18.

Drupal Mountain Camp 2025 offers a Diversity Ticket sponsorship for 80.00 CHF, helping underrepresented individuals access the event. Learn how to contribute and promote inclusivity in the tech community.

Drupal Jedi Master’s latest blog explores integrating Drupal with Microsoft Dynamics CRM for better customer management. The guide covers API setup, data mapping, and automation to enhance efficiency and personalization. Businesses can streamline operations and improve user engagement with this powerful integration.

Florida DrupalCamp 2025 will take place from February 21 to 23 at Florida Technical College in Orlando. The event will bring together the Drupal community for a weekend of learning and networking. It will start with expert-led training workshops and be followed by a variety of sessions on development, theming, usability, and more. Organizers and speakers will express their enthusiasm as attendees prepare for an interactive and insightful experience.

LocalGov Drupal is organizing two virtual community events on February 20, highlighting AI applications and technical discussions. The AI-focused meetup (2:00–3:00 PM) will feature lightning talks on integrating AI into council services, followed by a Tech Drop-in (3:00–4:00 PM) for open discussions on LocalGov Drupal and Microsites. Both Zoom sessions offer a chance to network, share knowledge, and collaborate.