Geneva Meetup to Celebrate Drupal’s 25th Anniversary with Demos and Sprint

The celebration takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (GMT+1) at the Happy Coding offices, located at Collectif 36, Avenue Vibert 36, 1227 Lancy, Genève, Switzerland. The event is open to the public at no cost and will be conducted in both French and English to accommodate a broad audience of Drupal users and contributors.

Featured speaker Olivier Ritlewski will guide attendees through key milestones for Drupal, including its evolution over the past quarter‑century and the anticipated launch of Drupal CMS 2.0, described by organisers as the most ambitious CMS release in Drupal’s history. The program includes demonstrations and hands‑on exploration of major new features:

• Drupal Canvas (formerly Experience Builder) – a new visual page builder designed to transform how users design and edit content;
• Byte template and Mercury design system – modern design frameworks for consistent, efficient site builds;
• AI‑powered content creation – practical demonstrations of how artificial intelligence can support editorial workflows;
• Site Templates Marketplace – an introduction to reusable site templates to accelerate project delivery.

An organised mini contribution sprint will allow participants to engage directly with the development of Drupal CMS 2.0 by testing features, submitting feedback, helping improve documentation and translations, and earning contribution credits. The session is intended for those who want to meaningfully contribute to open‑source development while learning collaboratively with peers.

The event is designed for site builders, content managers, marketers, Drupal developers, and anyone curious about the future of Drupal CMS. Organisers emphasise that newcomers are welcome, making this a suitable introduction for those new to the platform as well as a celebration for long‑time contributors.

Networking opportunities are integrated throughout the evening, allowing attendees to connect with local Drupal enthusiasts, agencies, and technology professionals, share experiences and projects, and celebrate Drupal’s 25 years of community‑driven growth under the theme “Come for the software, stay for the community.”

Happy Coding is sponsoring the venue, reflecting ongoing local support for the Drupal community and continued interest in fostering open‑source collaboration across Europe.