News Roundup

The Drupal Association is hosting a live webinar on May 14, 2025, to guide newcomers through the Drupal contribution and credit system. Attendees will learn how contributions impact Drupal Certified Partner status and visibility on the Drupal.org Marketplace. A Q&A and a recording for registrants will follow the session.

Voting is open until May 17, 2025, for two seats on the newly formed European Working Group. This group will draft a governance model for a future European Drupal Federation, aiming to enhance collaboration and representation across the continent. Candidates include Joris Vercammen, Marine Gandy, Montaña Franco, Will Huggins, and Nico Grienauer

The Drupal Association is prioritizing trust as the foundation for its upcoming Marketplace, focusing on high-quality templates, clear standards, and fair governance. A draft model is being shaped by community feedback, covering enforcement, recognition, and monetization without compromising open-source values. Ongoing input is invited via Survey #3, Slack discussions, and a roundtable on May 15.

The Drupal Association has rescheduled the 2025 Community Elections board ratification to July 21–25, moving it up from the fall. This shift aims to align with board meetings and improve onboarding for the new member. Further election details will be shared soon on Drupal.org.

DrupalCon Nara 2025, happening November 17–19, is now accepting session proposals from all corners of the community, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusivity. Proposals can be submitted in English or Japanese, and session formats include 20- or 45-minute talks, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops. With a hard deadline of May 30, 2025, aspiring speakers are encouraged to prepare early and shape this global open-source gathering.

This week in Drupal, the Costa Rica community launches "Drupal 道: Kata #1" on May 12 with a hands-on session to build a community site using DrupalCMS. MidCamp 2025 planning continues online on May 13, while the 4th Drupal Greece Sprint brings in-person collaboration to Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras. On May 14, Drupaladas #8 explores Symfony Live Components via Slack. The University of Denver hosts a hybrid event for Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 15, alongside the Portland Drupal Users Group’s in-person meetup. Closing the week on May 16, Chattanooga and Austin Drupal communities hold engaging hybrid and in-person meetups for users of all levels.

Yale launches YaleSites 2.0, a major revamp of its Drupal-based platform with improved navigation, layout flexibility, and media support. Key upgrades include Content Collections, multi-column layouts, enhanced mobile responsiveness, and new customizable content blocks. Editors benefit from refined tools, accessibility fixes, and expanded admin features for a streamlined web experience.

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 extends its Call for Speakers deadline to May 11, inviting session proposals on AI, core contributions, case studies, and community topics. Priority will be given to agency-client co-presentations. The event takes place July 25–26 at Denver’s Tivoli Center Ballroom.

DrupalCamp Pune 2025 is set for September 13–14, uniting developers for two days of sessions and collaboration in Pune, India. Ahead of the event, the Drupal Pune community will gather for a monthly meetup on May 10 featuring expert talks and BoF discussions. These meetups support knowledge sharing and help shape the upcoming DrupalCamp.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is set for October 14–17 at the Austria Center Vienna, with registration now open. Ticket prices start at €775 for Very Early Bird access, including sessions, keynotes, catered meals, and more. The event welcomes all roles in the Drupal community, with highlights like the Driesnote and International Splash Awards.

At DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, Palantir.net’s Ju Vanderwater and Travis Porchia shared how internships and the Fellowship Program are transforming entry into Drupal careers. In this exclusive interview, they reflect on their journeys and how partnerships like DrupalEasy are fueling a more inclusive, sustainable open-source future.

Drupal developer Pankaj Yadav highlights a MySQL limitation restricting SQL queries to 61 table joins, affecting complex Views in Drupal 8 and beyond. He advises simplifying Views or switching to PostgreSQL to avoid errors. Developers are urged to understand this constraint to save time on troubleshooting.

Agiledrop’s Iztok Smolic shares insights on successful SaaS integration with open source, citing their work with Kontainer and Drupal. He stresses the need for transparency, community-aligned practices, and trust-building through open development. Vendors are urged to publish modules publicly, follow platform standards, and collaborate with experienced developers.

FreelyGive Ltd teams up with veteran Drupal contributor Jürgen Haas to bridge AI orchestration and no-code automation in Drupal. The collaboration enhances the ECA module and Modeler API, aiming to simplify AI agent flows for non-developers. New features will debut at DrupalCon Vienna 2025.

The Oregon State University Open Source Lab, a backbone for projects like Drupal, Apache, and Firefox, faces closure without \$250,000 in funding by May 14, 2025. The Drupal Association urges urgent support to preserve this critical open-source infrastructure and student training hub. Losing OSL would mean losing decades of open-source progress and community development.

Stanford WebCamp 2025 kicks off May 8 with two days of open-access sessions on web development, digital innovation, and Drupal tools. Highlights include a developer jam, community showcases, and a keynote by bioengineer Paul Nuyujukian on DevOps in science. The event wraps up in-person at Stanford with a happy hour hosted by Pantheon.

Talking Drupal Celebrates 500th Episode with Deep Dive into Drupal’s Past, Present, and Future. The nearly four-hour milestone episode features over two dozen guests, including founder Dries Buytaert, and explores major themes like AI integration, module modernization, and community-driven innovation. From core architectural shifts to grassroots initiatives like Bluefly Collective and MOSA, the podcast captures a thriving, forward-looking Drupal ecosystem.

The Drupalers Association Pune has announced an in-person Drupal Pune Meetup on May 10, 2025, at Syngenta’s Baner Road office. The event will feature technical talks, a BoF session, and community planning, headlined by Yogesh Kushwaha’s keynote on thinking like a senior Drupal developer. Organized by local community leaders and sponsored by Syngenta, the meetup aims to foster collaboration and prep for DrupalCamp Pune.

Greg O’Toole introduces Drupal Skyline, a custom SDC-based theme blending modern frontend practices with clean Drupal development. Featuring custom SVG design, flexible tag styling, and a Chicago-themed footer, the theme debuts ahead of DrupalCon 2026. It will be released soon on Drupal.org.

Fleetview, developed by Dylan James, is a centralised dashboard tailored for Drupal teams managing multiple websites and environments. It offers real-time monitoring, update management, and automated alerts for issues like downtime and expired SSL certificates. Supporting Drupal 8–11, Fleetview enhances operational oversight, collaboration, and troubleshooting across site fleets.

Applications are now open for Grants, Scholarships, and Inclusion Funds for DrupalCon Vienna 2025, offering financial support to increase access and diversity. Eligible contributors can receive free tickets and up to €1250 in travel aid, with applications due by June 23. This initiative reaffirms Drupal’s commitment to inclusivity and community-driven selection.

The Drupal Association advances its Site Template Marketplace Initiative, shifting from exploratory talks to shaping contributor incentives, governance, and trust mechanisms. Feedback highlights compensation, recognition, and pricing models, while addressing licensing and IP concerns. Next steps focus on defining workflows and structures to ensure sustainable, community-aligned growth.

Matthew Saunders, a champion of digital inclusion and neurodiversity, will speak at the University of Denver’s GAAD event on May 15, 2025. His talk will follow the opening remarks and highlight the role of AI and inclusive design in transforming digital accessibility. The event also features panels, breakout sessions, and accessibility awards.

Georgia launches GAP, a public scoring system grading state agency websites on quality, accessibility, and SEO, fostering healthy competition among agencies. The initiative, led by Chief Digital and AI Officer Nikhil Deshpande, uses real-time data to drive improvements and transparency in digital services. With user experience at its core, the program also emphasizes responsible data collection and community engagement.

The University of Illinois SNAP-Ed program celebrates one year of its custom Drupal-based LMS, developed with Breakthrough Technologies to streamline staff training and collaboration. The platform supports mobile access, real-time analytics, and seamless integration with internal tools. It has become a vital resource for educators statewide, enhancing communication and guiding program strategy.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 will feature a visionary keynote, “The Web in 2035”, on October 15, spotlighting future web trends and open source evolution. Moderated by Aikaterine Tsiboukas, the panel includes tech leaders like Sachiko Muto and Derick Rethans. The session aims to guide open source communities through the coming decade of digital transformation.

Drupal Mumbai announces its next in-person meetup on May 24, 2025, featuring speaker sessions, networking, and planning for Drupal Camp Mumbai. Organized by Kiran Kadam and Ravikant Mane, the event invites developers of all levels to join. Content submissions are open until May 18, with registration now live.

DesignHammer is spearheading the revival of the Triangle Drupal Users Group (TriDug) and inviting community input via a brief online survey. Participants can help shape meetups and events while entering a $25 Visa Gift Card drawing. Plans include a social kickoff in June and exploring themes like tech training, panels, and DrupalCamp contributions.

Bay Area Drupal Camp (BADCamp) returns to Downtown Oakland on September 25–26, 2025, uniting developers, designers, and open source advocates at Oakstop. Organizers invite early prep for talk proposals, with session and registration info coming soon. This long-standing Drupal event will cover topics from accessibility and AI to DevOps and design systems.