Drupal Celebrates 25 Years at New Year Reception in Mechelen

Staff Reporter

Drupal’s 25th anniversary will be marked with a New Year reception hosted by Drupal User Group Belgium on Tuesday, January 20, at Technopolis in Mechelen, Belgium, bringing together contributors, developers, and enthusiasts to celebrate a quarter‑century of the open‑source project.

The celebration runs from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Central European Time at Technopolis, a science and technology museum located at Technologielaan 1. Attendees can network with members of the Drupal community while enjoying complimentary drinks and tapas sponsored by Drupal Belgium.

Event organisers have planned a special interactive activity at Technopolis: an escape game designed to engage participants with puzzles and challenges. Drupal community members are encouraged to bring their “little grey cells and other nerdy superpowers” to solve the game and connect with peers in a fun, collaborative setting.

The evening begins with a welcome and networking session accompanied by drinks and tapas. Following the escape game activity, the reception wraps up with a closing drinks session from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Local community members and visitors are invited to attend, share experiences, and mark Drupal’s milestone anniversary together.

Drupal, a widely used open‑source content management framework, reached its 25th year in 2026. The platform powers millions of websites globally and has a vibrant community of developers, designers, and contributors who regularly organise meetups, camps, and user group events across Europe and worldwide.

For more information about the event, schedule, and participation details, visit the official event page at https://drupalgemeenschap.be/events/25‑years‑of‑drupal‑new‑years‑reception.

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