The Drop Times

Get ready for Chemnitz Linux Days 2025 on March 22-23! A must-attend event for Linux and open-source enthusiasts, packed with talks, workshops, and networking. Want to be part of it? Volunteers are welcome—join the community!

Get ready for DrupalCon Atlanta 2025! From March 24-27, top sponsors like Acquia and Pantheon will power expert talks, hands-on workshops, and networking. Don’t miss this premier Drupal event—innovation starts here!

Acquia Engage Boston 2025 will take place on April 28-29 at the Omni Hotel in the Seaport district. The event will feature workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities for digital professionals, with early registration available at a discounted rate.

NTEN.org will host its next Drupal for Nonprofits Chat on March 20 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT. This open discussion welcomes nonprofit Drupal users and developers of all experience levels to share insights, ask questions, and explore topics at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofit work. There is no set agenda, allowing for a flexible conversation.

The 2025 DrupalSouth Splash Awards recognized outstanding Drupal projects and contributors in Australia and New Zealand. Top awards went to PreviousNext & Folk, R/GA, Salsa Digital, and Morpht. Stay tuned for the full list of winners.

DrupalSouth 2026 is set to be held in New Zealand in May, with exact dates and venue details to be announced. Following the success of DrupalSouth 2025 in Melbourne, organizers aim to expand the event and enhance the experience for attendees. More details will be available soon on the official DrupalSouth website.

Entity Usage Explorer, a new Drupal module by Keshav Patel, provides real-time tracking of entity usage based on current revisions. Features include a centralized usage overview page, a customizable Views field plugin, and a "Usage" operations link for quick access to entity references.

The Drupal community is divided over the future of Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) after Pantheon’s Josh Koenig declared the category is crumbling. Dominique De Cooman, CEO of DropSolid, disagrees, arguing that OpenDXP and AI-driven personalization are shaping Drupal’s next evolution. In this detailed discussion, he presents data-backed insights on why DXPs are not failing but adapting, how AI is enhancing digital experiences, and why a hybrid approach combining DXP and composable stacks could be the best path forward.

Tired of the headaches in headless Drupal? Content Cloud by Content Sync automates content integration, cutting development time and complexity. See it live at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025.

Get ready for MidCamp 2025! From May 20-22, dive into sessions on Drupal, AI, accessibility, and more at DePaul University. Stay tuned for the full schedule!

Acquia has named the finalists for the 2025 Engage Awards, recognizing organizations for outstanding digital experiences, accessibility, and technology integration. Winners will be announced at the Acquia Engage event.

SeaGL 2025 is back! Join the free, grassroots GNU/Linux conference on November 7–8 at the University of Washington or online. No registration needed—just show up, learn, and connect! 🚀

Want to set up a Drupal website? Watch Ojamboshop’s latest livestream, now on YouTube. Learn step-by-step installation with both command-line and graphical methods in this hands-on guide.

Drupal Meetup Nara’s February edition explored career growth in digital transformation, featuring expert insights, personal journeys, and the latest Drupal trends. With a vision to expand Drupal’s presence in Japan, the next meetup on March 21, 2025, will dive into remote work in the DX industry. Stay tuned for more!

Tyler Staples secured a free pass to DrupalCon Vienna 2025 through the Mascot Contest at DrupalCamp England. The contest continues at upcoming DrupalCamps—participants can enter by snapping a photo with Franz Jozef and tagging @drupalconeur.

Struggling with search on your Drupal site? Join Gov Webworks' first Drupal Client Meetup on March 20 to learn how to make content more findable and enhance user experience. Don't miss out—register now!

The 2025 Drupal Developer Survey, conducted by Ironstar, is now accepting responses from Drupal developers worldwide. Available in 12 languages, the survey gathers insights to support Drupal contributors, service providers, and tool developers. The deadline to participate is April 20, 2025, with results published in May.

A debate on the future of DXPs has emerged in the Drupal community after Pantheon CEO Josh Koenig declared, "RIP DXP." Prateek Jain of Axelerant counters that this perspective is a “one-sided narrative” and argues that DXPs are evolving toward a more composable and flexible model. He sees Drupal as a key player in this shift, enabling open and integrated digital experiences.

Frederik Wouters shared on LinkedIn that Drupal Dev Days 2025 has received over 80 session submissions for just 20 slots. The AB InBev Brewery tour is sold out, board games are more popular than bouldering, and over 200 developers from multiple countries will attend. Ticket prices increase on March 18.

Acquia will host the Community Bullseye Bash at Flight Club Atlanta on March 25, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM ET during DrupalCon Atlanta. The event, co-sponsored by Bounteous, CKEditor, Digital Pulp, JAKALA, and Phase2, will offer networking, food, and darts for Drupal professionals.