News Roundup

BADCamp 2025 is set for September 25–26 in Oakland, California. Session proposals are now open, inviting talks, workshops, and presentations. Organizers also welcome feedback via a community survey.

Ashish Dalvi, Team Lead at QED42 and a member of the Drupal Mumbai community, has developed an integration that brings OpenAI-powered translation directly into Drupal’s Translation Management Tool (TMGMT). By configuring OpenAI as a provider within the TMGMT interface, users can now trigger multilingual content translations without exporting files or involving third-party vendors.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Women in Drupal Awards. The initiative honors those advancing leadership and equity in the Drupal community. Winners will be announced at DrupalCon Vienna this October.

The official program for DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is now live. The event takes place from October 20 to 24, featuring sessions for developers, designers, and decision-makers. An interactive schedule will launch soon to help attendees plan.

Juan Calero Gómez has released Docktopus, an open-source local dev stack built on DDEV. It bundles Drupal, React, Solr, SSO, and more into one setup for hybrid or headless projects. Designed for fast onboarding and complex container environments, it's now on GitHub under MIT.

The Drupal GovCon 2025 travel scholarship deadline is tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. EST. The scholarship offsets travel costs and requires recipients to volunteer. The free conference runs August 14–15 at the University of Maryland, with registration opening July 1.

Prof. Graham Leach concludes his analysis of Drupal installation trends by explaining the Drupal Project's decision to end support for Drupal 7. Ideal “teleportation” models were found unrealistic due to limits in funding and adoption behaviour. Dropping Drupal 7 allowed a strategic reset, with Drupal 11 expected to grow in 2025.

BEE Hotel, a Drupal-based distribution for the hospitality industry, has introduced Guest Message Tokens. This feature lets hotels automate personalized guest messages using placeholders like {{Guest_Name}} and {{Reservation_Date}}. It's aimed at boosting guest satisfaction while reducing staff effort.

The next Drupal for Nonprofits community call is set for Thursday, June 12 at 1 p.m. ET. This open forum invites nonprofit professionals to discuss Drupal-related challenges and ideas. The meeting was moved up a week due to Juneteenth and will use a new Zoom link.

The Drupal4Gov Europe 2026 Conference is now accepting speaker proposals. It will be held on January 29 in Brussels during Open Source Week. Organizers are looking for talks focused on real-world digital government solutions and public sector tech.

Annertech has secured a developer contract to support LocalGov Drupal full-time. Tony Barker and Christopher Torgalson will lead the effort, bringing over 30 years of combined experience. The agency has been a key contributor since the platform’s beta phase.

amazee.io is backing the Drupal AI Strategic Initiative with $20,000 and developer resources. They're offering free access to amazee.io for contributors. The goal is to make AI tools a built-in part of Drupal core.

From May 2025, eligible Australian public sector agencies can access significant AWS cloud discounts under the new Whole-of-Government Agreement (WofGA) 3.0. Salsa Digital enables this via an indirect private pricing model, offering streamlined onboarding, local support, and AUD billing through AWS distributor NextGen. Discounts stack with existing AWS savings plans and apply across most services, including storage and enterprise support.

Drupal is stepping onto the global AI stage with a unified message: open-source matters. At the AI Summit London, four agencies — Dropsolid, FreelyGive, 1xINTERNET, and amazee.io — are showcasing Drupal’s AI capabilities and strategy. Their focus: real-world AI tools built on transparency, control, and human collaboration.

Dropsolid has launched a professional Drupal AI Training Program, offering certification tracks for digital professionals. The program is led by core Drupal AI contributor Frederik Wouters and focuses on real-world implementations. Three course levels are available, from discovery to advanced coding, with sessions starting in late June.

DrupalCamp Poland 2025 brought together the community in Warsaw with 17 sessions across two tracks. Talks covered modal forms, Drupal Commerce Starshot, AI-assisted workflows, and UI Suite modules. Speakers also tackled burnout prevention and highlighted tools like Gutenberg, Selenium, and Devstral.

A new Drupal module, GraphQL Compose Configs, helps expose configuration data through GraphQL with no hardcoded schemas. Created by Bernardo Paulino of iO, it offers an admin UI for selecting fields and generating type-safe GraphQL types. The module is already used on over 260 sites and supports Drupal 10.2+.

Jesus Manuel Olivas has published a critique of Drupal’s current strategic direction. He warns that a centralized CMS model may stifle innovation and alienate developers with advanced needs. Citing tools like GraphQL Compose, he calls for renewed support for architectural diversity in the ecosystem.

The call for sponsors is open for Drupal Developer Days Athens 2026. The event will run from April 22 to 25 at OTE Academy in Greece. It aims to host over 300 attendees for sessions, workshops, and networking.

The Drupal AI Initiative has officially launched, aiming to integrate AI into Drupal CMS for smarter content creation and optimization. The project enables marketers to use AI agents to generate landing pages, analyze performance, and suggest improvements—while keeping full human control. Backed by $100K in funding and key contributors, the team is targeting a major demo at DrupalCon Vienna this October.

Drupal Camp Asheville 2025 is set for July 11 to 13, with a community day on July 14. General Admission tickets are 25% off through June 10. The camp features sessions, training, and contribution events in a relaxed, scenic setting.

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 will take place July 25–26 at Tivoli Student Union in Denver. Kat Shaw from Lullabot will keynote, bringing her accessibility expertise to the stage. Registration is free, and in-person attendees get a 30-day O'Reilly trial.

Drupal is entering a new era by integrating AI to create smarter, adaptive web experiences. Real-world modules like Smart Content, TMGMT, and custom integrations with AWS and DeepL show how AI is enhancing personalization, translation, and automation. Agencies and developers are already embedding AI in live projects, with benefits seen across sectors like education, healthcare, and government.

The Drupal Association is holding an Open Forum for the 2025 At-Large Board Election. Two sessions are scheduled on June 11th to accommodate different time zones. Candidates will introduce themselves and answer community questions.

The Drupal Granada Meetup is set for June 25, 2025, at 8 PM CEST, hosted at Nazaries Intelligenia. This session will shape future meetups and cover updates like SDC, Storybook, and the Experience Builder. It’s open to all skill levels, welcoming anyone interested in Drupal and open-source collaboration.

The Drupal community is hosting a full slate of events worldwide this week. Highlights include meetups in Boston, London, Portland, and Vienna, plus a hands-on AI workshop in Illinois and a credit system session from Drupaladas. SymfonyOnline and multiple contribution days round out the week with learning and collaboration opportunities.

DrupalCamp Poland 2025 happens this Saturday in Warsaw. The event features talks, workshops, and panels on Drupal, PHP, and more. It runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and ends with a community party.

The Drupal Pune community will host a meetup on June 7 at InfoBeans Technologies. The event includes talks, a BoF session, and DrupalCamp Pune 2025 planning. It starts at 9:45 AM with lunch served at 12:30 PM.

The London Drupal Engineering Meetup is back on June 9 at 5:30 PM. It’s a one-hour, no-frills event for real Drupal practitioners to swap tips and troubleshoot live challenges. Expect honest talk on Drupal 11, CKEditor 5 migrations, and how teams are juggling dual-version upgrades.

Bhumika Madan has released a new Drupal module called Smart FAQ Chatbot AI. It uses Google's Gemini AI to answer questions based on your site's own content. The chatbot avoids hallucinations and supports filters, custom prompts, and conversation history.

1xINTERNET has been selected as one of twelve software firms for Digital Iceland’s latest development tender. The company earned a spot in the full-stack team category after a competitive process with 23 applicants. This positions them to work on major public projects, like tax services and national websites.

DrupalCamp Poland 2025 returns to Warsaw on June 7 as a one-day event focused on real-world value over hype. Organizers shared how feedback, format changes, and inclusive planning shape this year’s conference. Sessions range from deep technical dives to talks on burnout, content strategy, and community-building.