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After a five-year break, DrupalCamp England will return on March 1 at the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Law. The event will feature expert speakers, including Baddý Sonja Breidert, Jamie Abrahams, and Mark Conroy, who will discuss the latest in Drupal and AI. Due to high interest, organizers advise early registration.

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 will be held from March 24 to 27 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. It will feature keynotes, over twenty sessions, hands-on training, and contribution opportunities. Dries Buytaert's keynote on March 25 will unveil insights on the new Drupal CMS and Experience Builder, while a dedicated AI-focused keynote follows on March 26. With deep dives into UI updates, security, automation, and a Drupal CMS Game Show, this event is a must for the Drupal community!

Drupal Sapiens launches a new scoring and rewards system to boost community engagement. Users can earn points for contributions like articles and code snippets, redeemable for vouchers, training, and software licenses. The initiative replaces the old level system, focusing on private scores and expanding rewards through future partnerships.

Morpht has released a significant update for Convivial for GovCMS, introducing advanced DXP features for government websites. The update includes Convivial Profiler for improved personalization, AI-powered content recommendations, Matomo analytics, and enhanced search and security tools. Additional improvements include a new Gin backend theme, accessibility upgrades, and user safety features like Quick Exit.

The Drupal Austria Meetup is back on February 19, 2025, in Vienna, hosted by Jobiqo. The event features insights on developer tools from Klaus Purer and updates on DrupalCon Vienna 2025 by Jeremy Chinquist. With networking, lightning talks, and complimentary food and drinks, space is limited to 30 attendees—reserve your spot soon!

MidCamp 2025 is set for May 20-22 in the Chicago area, bringing together Drupal designers, developers, and users for two days of expert-led sessions, networking, and community events. Tickets are now available, with early bird pricing at $50 until April 15 and multiple discount options for students and those in need. Attendees can also register for specialized training on topics like Drupal AI, decoupled Drupal, and Git workflows.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is now accepting session proposals and welcoming developers, designers, and industry leaders to participate. The event, which will take place from October 14 to 17 in Austria, offers workshops, networking, and discussions on Drupal’s latest advancements. Speakers are encouraged to submit proposals and participate in this major open-source conference.

Ever wondered how a small team can keep open source afloat without burning out? In “The Reality of Funding Open Source,” Nils Adermann, founder of Packagist Conductors, reveals his strategy for sustaining critical PHP tools, reflecting a broader industry struggle that spans from Drupal to WordPress. Tune in as we unpack how these communities grapple with the delicate balance between funding, ideals, and governance.

The Drupal community is debating the use of “Add-ons” in the CMS Dashboard, as it conflicts with the term “Recipes” in the Project Browser module. Developers argue the change improves accessibility, but some worry inconsistent terminology may cause confusion. Ongoing discussions, user testing, and governance decisions will shape the final outcome.

The Drupal Trash Module introduces a soft delete mechanism, allowing administrators to recover accidentally deleted content without relying on backups. It integrates with Drupal’s entity deletion process, retains metadata for a customizable period, and provides API support for developers. Learn about its installation, configuration, database structure, and best practices for efficient content management.

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.