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Drupal isn’t just powerful open-source tech — it’s officially recognized as a Digital Public Good, meaning it’s built to serve people and planet. In this piece, Mike Gifford shows how Drupal’s values align with global goals like sustainability, accessibility, and digital trust — and why it’s time for the community to start talking more about Drupal as a force for public good.

In a recent blog post, Dries Buytaert shared insights on how Drupal's architectural decisions have unintentionally prepared the CMS to thrive in the AI-driven future of digital work.

From volunteer photography to security policy, Bram Driesen has spent years shaping the Drupal ecosystem from the inside. In this profile, he reflects on overlooked responsibilities, hidden work, and the standards that keep open-source projects stable, collaborative, and worth contributing to.

The Digital Public Goods Alliance warns that vital open-source tools used worldwide are at risk without sustained funding. Learn why long-term support is critical for global digital infrastructure.

Drupal core maintainers Matt Glaman and Mike Herchel will lead a session at DrupalCon Vienna 2025 on how to contribute features and bug fixes to Drupal core, Drupal CMS, and contributed modules. The session takes place on October 15 and is aimed at intermediate contributors, including non-developers.

DrupalCafeLutsk #28 is happening today in Lutsk, Ukraine. This free, recurring meetup features talks from local Drupal professionals and is also available via YouTube livestream.

Facing a Drupal 7 migration? Tag1 Consulting offers a free e-book and expert podcast featuring practical tools, planning strategies, and API insights to streamline your Drupal 10/11 upgrade.

DrupalCamp Spain 2025 is looking for local volunteers to support its Spring Finale in Santiago de Compostela this September. Help keep the event running smoothly and be part of the community.

The full program for DrupalCamp Spain 2025 is now live. With multiple talk tracks, hands-on workshops, and a Friday social event, the two-day conference returns this September to Santiago de Compostela. Tickets are on sale now.

The Drupal Association has launched a new Contribution Records system to support the transition from Drupal.org issues to GitLab. Developed by Fran García-Linares, the system preserves existing credit functionality while allowing broader recognition of community contributions.

Jay Callicott has introduced Drupal Cloud, a prototype platform for building and managing headless Drupal instances through a simplified, Contentful-style interface. The service supports multisite setups and delivers content via JSON:API and GraphQL.

Renesas didn’t need a flashy overhaul—they needed infrastructure that worked for how their teams actually build, test, and deploy. With amazee.io, they got a hosting environment tailored to their workflows, a support model that responds in real time, and a migration plan that remained flexible throughout.

Developer Gursimrandeep Khela used the Drupal Paragraphs module to create reusable content sections, improving efficiency and layout control. The project features modular components that simplify content management and reduce code duplication.

The Drupal Pune August Meetup, hosted by QED42, will be the final community event before DrupalCamp Pune 2025. Expect Birds of a Feather sessions, volunteering opportunities, and insights into ongoing camp preparations. A great chance to engage with the local Drupal community.

Maya Lynne Schaeffer has emerged victorious in the 2025 Drupal Association Community At-Large Board Elections, capturing 269 votes from seven candidates to secure her seat. Her win brings fresh perspective to Drupal leadership, with ambitious plans to expand the platform's reach beyond technical communities. Joining her are industry veterans Dominique De Cooman, CEO of Dropsolid and champion of Drupal AI initiatives, and Glenn Hilton, founder of ImageX, who brings decades of business leadership experience to guide the open-source platform's strategic direction.

Maya Lynne Schaeffer has emerged victorious in the 2025 Drupal Association Community At-Large Board Elections, capturing 269 votes from seven candidates to secure her seat. Her win brings fresh perspective to Drupal leadership, with ambitious plans to expand the platform's reach beyond technical communities. Joining her are industry veterans Dominique De Cooman, CEO of Dropsolid and champion of Drupal AI initiatives, and Glenn Hilton, founder of ImageX, who brings decades of business leadership experience to guide the open-source platform's strategic direction.

Why did Palantir.net, a technically rock-solid agency, struggle to win RFPs? Learn how a transparent, open-source-inspired positioning strategy from Open Strategy Partners helped them turn the tide. If your agency builds great Drupal sites but struggles to communicate business value, this story is a must-read.

Why did Palantir.net, a technically rock-solid agency, struggle to win RFPs? Learn how a transparent, open-source-inspired positioning strategy from Open Strategy Partners helped them turn the tide. If your agency builds great Drupal sites but struggles to communicate business value, this story is a must-read.

At the July 2025 Drupal Mumbai Meetup, Rajendhar Mamidala emphasized the role of AI, open-source collaboration, and community learning. The event featured talks on headless Drupal, large language models, and the Bharath AI Mission, with contributions from Vishnu Sharma, Ashish Dalvi, and Rachit Gupta.

At the July 2025 Drupal Mumbai Meetup, Rajendhar Mamidala emphasized the role of AI, open-source collaboration, and community learning. The event featured talks on headless Drupal, large language models, and the Bharath AI Mission, with contributions from Vishnu Sharma, Ashish Dalvi, and Rachit Gupta.