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The deadline to submit session proposals for DrupalCon Nara 2025 is 30 May at 11:59 PM Japan time. No extensions will be granted. The event invites submissions from developers, designers, marketers, and other Drupal professionals.

Maximilian Haupt introduces Dropmin, a minimalist Drupal distribution built for streamlined content management. Designed as an API-first backend, Dropmin removes Drupal’s typical complexity to focus on ease of use and fast setup. It features a fixed role system, no module UI, and seamless JSON API support. Haupt reflects on how Dropmin evolved from real project constraints into a practical tool for developers.

Barcamp Perpignan 2025 runs from June 19 to 21 with in-person sessions led by participants. Organized by Drupal France, the event includes Drupal training and open-format discussions.

Matthew Saunders will lead a session on the role of neurodivergent individuals in team performance at Drupal Camp Asheville 2025. The event takes place July 11–13 at UNC Asheville and focuses on Drupal and open-source web development.

Annertech returns as a Gold Sponsor for LocalGov Drupal Camp 2025 and, alongside Platform.sh, will host the event’s drinks reception in Westminster, fostering collaboration within the local government digital community.

In an interview with The DropTimes sub-editor Alka Elizabeth, Marcus Johansson discusses how his background in PHP and early work with Drupal led to his current role in shaping Drupal’s AI capabilities. He explains the origins of the AI Automators module, his collaboration with open source contributors, and the technical and security challenges of building AI integrations within Drupal.

From AI-driven development to digital sovereignty and a global vision for Drupal’s future, DrupalJam 2025 delivered a powerful mix of inspiration, technical insight, and community spirit — all under one roof at DeFabrique.

The Drupal Delhi community will host an online meetup on May 31, 2025, to begin development of the Drupal Camp Delhi 2025 website. All contributors are welcome, including developers, designers, and content creators.

Roland Obermair has introduced a new Drupal module in active development that connects Drupal to NextCloud via WebDAV. The module supports file uploads, folder creation, and directory browsing, with a focus on security and data integrity. Feedback from the Drupal community is encouraged to guide future development.

Jay Callicott has completed the initial port of DrupalX to Contentful. The SyncNext project features full integration of content models and components and is ready for testing and community feedback.

Martin Anderson-Clutz has released Event Platform 2.0, a Drupal-based toolset that helps organizers build and manage websites for camps and conferences. The latest version includes multi-event support, automated workflows, and new features for session scheduling, speaker access, and sponsorship tracking.

Pronovix has released Recipe Code Installer, a Drupal tool that lets Recipes include and install custom modules. It works with Drupal 10.3+ and the Recipe API, helping developers simplify workflows and reduce external dependencies.

The Asociación Española de Drupal will host the third Drupal Meetup Zaragoza on May 29, 2025, at 20:30 CEST. The event focuses on sharing Drupal knowledge, best practices, and building a local developer community.

Drupal Camp Asheville 2025 is offering 25% off General Admission tickets until June 9. The event runs July 11–13 and includes sessions, training, and lunch on Friday and Saturday.

LocalGov Drupal is letting the community vote on the 2025 Camp mission patch, set for July 3 in Westminster. The choice is between a Big Ben design and one featuring a pigeon.

Specbee shares how SmartLinker AI, their Drupal-native module, solves the time-consuming problem of internal linking with smart automation built for real editorial workflows.

Only three weeks remain to submit projects for the International Splash Awards 2025, taking place at DrupalCon Vienna. Drupal sites built between January 2023 and July 2025 are eligible. Submissions close June 16, with a €349 fee covering entry and two tickets to the October 14 ceremony.

At MidCamp 2025, Drupal founder Dries Buytaert discussed the future of the Drupal CMS, community sustainability, and open-source governance. Moderated by Fredric Mitchell, the session highlighted key initiatives including Drupal CMS, Starshot, and upcoming AI integrations.

Drupal is making sustainability part of how it works—not just what it says. From efficient coding practices to cutting down waste at DrupalCon Vienna 2025, the focus is on practical changes that lower impact without making a fuss. It’s not perfect, but it’s real—and it’s something other platforms can learn from.

Alex Moreno López reflects on Drupal’s identity crisis — a platform capable of doing nearly everything, but known for doing nothing in particular. In this provocative opinion piece, he argues that it’s time the community steps outside the bubble, unites its voice, and tells the world exactly why Drupal matters.