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DrupalCamp England 2025 gathered Drupal experts and enthusiasts at the University of Cambridge for a day of innovation and learning. Highlights included AI-driven advancements, the unveiling of "Swarms" for AI-powered workflows, and discussions on UX, open-source contributions, and Drupal recipes. The event concluded with Annertech announcing two fully funded scholarships for 2026.

DrupalCamp NJ 2025 will take place from March 13-15 at Princeton University, featuring training sessions, industry talks, and collaboration opportunities for Drupal professionals. Attendees can participate in full-day and half-day training on Drupal CMS, advanced site building, and Google Analytics 4. Registration is now open, with limited availability for training sessions.

FOSSBackstage 2025 will bring together global experts to discuss governance, compliance, diversity, and security in open-source development. The two-day Berlin event offers workshops, panels, and networking opportunities for sustainable FOSS projects. Attendees will explore strategies for collaboration, legal frameworks, and community growth.

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 is extending its regular registration—grab the best rates before March 9! Join the biggest open-source event in North America from March 24-27 for cutting-edge sessions, hands-on workshops, and exclusive networking. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and innovate with the Drupal community!

DrupalCamp England returned with a bang after five years, selling out and reigniting the community spirit! In this edition of The Drop Times newsletter, we dive into this exciting comeback and more key stories from the Drupal world. Stay tuned for the latest updates!

On February 27, the Drupal Kochi community met at TinkerSpace, bringing together around 20 participants, both in-person and online. Discussions covered Drupal’s correct Malayalam pronunciation, nominations for DrupalCon Vienna, and plans for a possible Drupal Camp in Kerala. The meetup strengthened collaboration and community engagement in the region.

Drupal CMS integrates AI-powered modules to streamline content creation, automation, and SEO enhancements. Key modules like AI Image Alt Text, OpenAI Provider, and Drupal AI optimize images, generate content, and enhance search capabilities. This AI-driven approach simplifies workflows, making Drupal CMS a game-changer for modern website management.

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.