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The deadline to submit session proposals for Drupal Dev Days Leuven 2025 is approaching. Speakers have until February 15, 2025, to apply for a spot at the event, which runs from April 15-18 at KULeuven Technology Campus. Sessions should focus on Drupal, Symfony, PHP, website development, or project management. Approved speakers receive one free ticket.

A roundup of key Drupal events happening this week, including meetups in Tokyo and Berlin, virtual webinars on Drupal CMS and theme development, and planning sessions for MidCamp 2025. Whether in person or online, these events offer learning, networking, and collaboration opportunities for Drupal professionals and enthusiasts.

The DrupalSouth Committee is accepting nominations for the 2025 Community Recognition Awards, honouring contributions to the Drupal community in Australia and New Zealand. Winners will be announced at DrupalSouth Melbourne 2025, held from March 11 to March 13 at ACMI. Nominations close on February 7 at 5 PM AEST. Submit at DrupalSouth 2025 Community Award Nomination Form.

Innoraft celebrated the launch of Drupal CMS 1.0 with a week-long event featuring expert sessions, hands-on demos, and community contributions. Highlights included discussions on Drupal’s evolution, AI integration, ReactJS synergy, and Single Directory Components. The event concluded with the release of the Views Advanced Date Filter Module and a lively celebration with the global Drupal community.

James Abrahams, Director at FreelyGive Ltd, discusses the evolution of AI in Drupal, the development of the Drupal AI module, and the challenges of scaling open-source innovations. He shares insights on his collaboration with Marcus Johansson and Kevin Quillen, the impact of AI abstraction layers, and how AI is transforming site-building for non-developers. Abrahams also reflects on productivity, leadership, and the future of AI-driven automation in content management.

DrupalCamp England 2025 is set for March 1st at the University of Cambridge, marking the UK's first major Drupal event in five years. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 3rd, at 10:00 AM GMT for £25, including lunch and drinks. With high demand expected, early booking is recommended—stay tuned for speaker announcements and event details!

The Austin Drupal Users Group will host its next in-person meetup on February 18, 2025, at Material+ in Austin. The event includes coworking, project contributions, talks, and discussions for Drupal professionals and enthusiasts. Learn more and RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/austin-drupal-users-group/events/305724009/.

The D7Security group welcomes new members and continues to support 135 Drupal 7 modules. With limited core maintainers, the group is seeking volunteers to assist with security fixes and extended support. Read the latest updates and how to contribute.

Ivan Zugec, Director of WebWash, outlines three approaches to creating a search page in Drupal, ranked by complexity. From using the core search module for quick setup to leveraging Views for better presentation control and implementing Search API for advanced features, each method serves different project needs.

From its inception at DrupalCon Portland 2024 to the official launch of Drupal CMS 1.0, user experience (UX) has been at the forefront of development. Join Emma Horell, UX Manager at the University of Edinburgh, as she reflects on the key UX strategies and milestones that have shaped this groundbreaking product, ensuring it meets the needs of non-technical audiences and keeps the user at its core.

Acquia partners with SearchStax to launch an AI-driven search solution for Drupal-based websites, replacing Solr with advanced search capabilities. The new offering improves content discovery, search accuracy, and user engagement while providing marketers with no-code tools to optimize search experiences. Available February 2025.

A new step-by-step guide by Khushboo Arora details how to integrate the OpenAI module with Drupal 10 for AI-powered content creation and editing. It covers installation, API setup, and using submodules like ChatGPT, CKEditor integration, and content tools. This guide helps Drupal users streamline workflows and enhance productivity with AI.

Florida DrupalCamp 2025 will feature a session on Vercel’s v0, an AI-driven UI prototyping tool that generates React components from text prompts. The session, scheduled for February 23 at Florida Technical College in Orlando, will provide practical insights and a live demonstration for developers and designers.

Florida DrupalCamp 2025 has released its session schedule for the event happening from February 21-23 at Florida Technical College, Orlando. The camp promises engaging sessions on the latest Drupal trends, best practices, and case studies. Attendees can also benefit from hands-on training led by industry experts on the first day.

The deadline to apply as a Track Chair for DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is January 31! This volunteer role lets you shape conference tracks, review session proposals, and gain recognition in the Drupal Community. Don't miss your chance to contribute—apply now!

Drupal Mountain Camp 2025 will feature Imre Gmelig Meijling, CEO of React Online, sharing insights on managing client relationships in digital projects. The event takes place from March 11–13 in Switzerland. Tickets are available at eventfrog.ch.

The Acquia Engage Awards 2025 is now accepting nominations, recognizing outstanding digital experiences across multiple categories. The submission deadline is February 7, 2025. Organizations can apply online to showcase their innovative projects.

The DrupalSouth Splash Awards 2025 is inviting experienced professionals in design, development, marketing, and project management to join as judges. Applications close on January 31, with scoring from February 3 to 16. Learn more and apply now.

The Open Source Initiative and Open Future have released a white paper on responsible data governance in Open Source AI. It calls for a shift from "Open Data" to "Data Commons," promoting fairness, transparency, and sustainability. The report urges global collaboration to empower underserved regions and address key challenges like privacy, equity, and environmental impact.

The Drupal Pune Meetup returns on February 8, 2025, at miniOrange, Baner, bringing together developers and professionals for an interactive in-person event. Organized by the Drupalers Association Pune, the meetup will feature sessions, BoF discussions, and DrupalCamp Pune planning. The Call for Content is open until January 31, inviting speakers to propose topics.