News Roundup

Tag1 Consulting has released a free e-book to help with Drupal 7 to 10 or 11 migrations. Authored by Mauricio Dinarte, it compiles a 31-part blog series into a single resource. The guide offers detailed steps, tools, and planning advice from experienced Migrate API contributors.

DrupalCamp Spain 2025 will be held in Santiago de Compostela from September 18 to 20. Organisers are now calling for local volunteers to support the event. Tasks include session timing, check-ins, and on-site assistance—no experience needed.

The second Drupal AI webinar covered real-world use of the Drupal AI module. Hosts Jamie Abrahams and Marcus Johansson walked through Composer setup, OpenAI integration, and demoed content generation. Future sessions will focus on AI search and no-code agents, with all webinars open to the public.

DrupalCamp Spain 2025 will take place from September 18 to 20 at the CINC building in Santiago de Compostela’s Cidade da Cultura. The event includes three parallel talk tracks, a workshop room, and a Friday evening social gathering. Topics will span Drupal development, design, and site management. Organizers plan to release session and speaker details soon, and ticket info is available at www.drupalcamp.es.

The Drupal Association has launched a new Contribution Records system, developed by Fran García-Linares. It's part of the migration from Drupal.org issue tracking to GitLab and enables broader credit tracking beyond code. The new system keeps profiles and rankings unchanged while adding flexibility and public API access.

Jay Callicott has introduced Drupal Cloud, a headless-first platform for simplified content management. It offers lightweight, API-driven “spaces” with pre-configured modules and limited customization to keep things fast and simple. Built on open-source principles, it avoids vendor lock-in and supports future migration.

Drupal developer Gursimrandeep Khela has shared a project using the Paragraphs module for faster, cleaner page building. Reusable blocks like Services and Testimonials made layout management easier and reduced code repetition. He recommends this approach for both new and experienced Drupal developers.

Drupal Pune is hosting its August meetup ahead of DrupalCamp Pune 2025. The event includes Birds of a Feather sessions and insights into the camp's planning. It’s also a call for volunteers and BoF proposals from the community.

Maya Lynne Schaeffer has been elected to the Drupal Association Board, winning the 2025 Community At-Large seat with 269 votes. She brings a vision of inclusivity and accessibility, drawing on her experience at Evolving Web and organizing EvolveDigital. Joining her on the board are Dominique De Cooman and Glenn Hilton, adding fresh leadership and strategic focus.

Palantir.net partnered with Open Strategy Partners to improve its RFP win rate. By aligning technical capabilities with clear business value through a transparent, open-source-inspired framework, they saw quick results. The agency now communicates client impact more effectively across all teams.

The latest Drupal Mumbai Meetup focused on AI, headless Drupal, and career growth. Talks included the Bharath AI Mission, headless architecture with React, and large language models. The event fostered both technical learning and community networking.

Sujan Shrestha has released Commerce Cart Reminder, a new module for Drupal Commerce. It sends automated, personalized emails to recover abandoned carts and boost conversions. Features include cart restoration links, referral sharing, and full admin customization.

Vortex 25.7.0 is now out, bringing full support for Drupal 11.2 and Rector 2. The update improves CI pipelines, Docker handling, and installer usability. It also adds better Composer support and tighter deployment controls.

Several Drupal-related events are happening this week, from July 28 to August 3. Highlights include accessibility reporting tips from Sergei Kriger, meetups in Montreal, Canberra, Kochi, Lutsk, and Pune, plus the official launch of the Quebec Drupal Network. Sessions will cover UX feedback, Vue apps, GDPR, and more.

EvolveDigital Montreal is set for August 4, 2025, with 30 sessions in English and French. Speakers from major institutions will cover AI, design, marketing, and web tech like Drupal and WordPress. The event focuses on accessibility, with low-cost tickets and student discounts.

BADCamp 2025 is set for September 25–26 in Oakland and remains free to attend. The first round of sessions is out, including one on automated Drupal testing by André Angelantoni. Session proposals are open until July 30, with tracks covering AI, Drupal 11, and more.

The Call for Speakers for BADCamp 2025 closes at 11:59 PM PDT on July 30. Topics include Drupal 11, Single Directory Components, Recipes, and more. The event runs September 25–26 in Oakland, California.

Dries Buytaert says AI is changing how digital agencies work. He urges a shift from time-based billing to value-driven services. Agencies should focus on strategy, oversight, and outcomes — not just execution.

The Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit returns October 18–19, 2025. Sponsorships are now open, with tiers from $300 to $3,000 and a special video option at $2,000. Donations from individuals are also welcome, starting at $25.

New England DrupalCamp is set for November 14–15, 2025. Sponsorships are now open, with tiers from $250 to $3,000. Sponsors get visibility and direct access to attendees, speakers, and trainers.

The Splash Awards Germany and Austria are back for their 8th edition. This year's ceremony will be held in Vienna on October 15 as a side event of DrupalCon. Submissions are open until August 15, with updates including a new website and the return of the international award.

DDEV has released version 1.24.7 with a new security-focused binary called ddev-hostname. This binary limits elevated permissions to just hostname management, reducing risk. WSL2 users also get easier setup with native support for essential tools.

The Quebec Drupal Network will hold its official launch on July 30, 2025, with a free online event focused on community building, collaboration, and Drupal development in Quebec. Registration is required to receive the participation link.

The EvolveDigital + EvolveDrupal Summits return to Montreal on August 4, 2025. Hosted by Evolving Web, the event offers practical sessions for developers, designers, and digital strategists. Early bird registration is now open for this day of hands-on learning and collaboration.

The Splash Awards Spain will return on September 18, 2025, at DrupalCamp Spain in Santiago de Compostela. Projects will be judged across nine categories, with an extra award for the top Spanish community initiative. Submissions are now open and will be reviewed by an independent jury.

Submissions are now open for the Splash Awards Asia 2025. The awards will be held during DrupalCon Nara this November and highlight top Drupal projects from across Asia. Entries close on September 10, with strict regional eligibility and submission rules.

The Drupal community in Uruguay is hosting a meetup on August 7 in Montevideo. The event will include updates on Drupal releases, a session on the contribution points system, and a logo vote for Drupal Uruguay. It's a casual evening to connect, share ideas, and plan future gatherings.

A major Drupal core initiative aims to simplify the render and theme systems. Led by Pierre Dureau, it pushes Drupal toward becoming the first design-system-native CMS. The project focuses on reusability, reducing complexity, and improving frontend developer experience.

Vardot is offering a free enterprise-grade Drupal audit to help organizations improve site performance and security. The audit reviews areas like SEO, UX, accessibility, and code quality. It's part of Vardot’s commitment to open-source and Drupal excellence.

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 begins tomorrow in downtown Denver. Attendees can enter a quilt raffle by donating to support the camp. O'Reilly Media is also offering a 30-day trial to its learning platform for all registered participants.