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In a recent blog post, Karthik Kumar D K provides a firsthand account of Drupal’s Canvas and AI features from a non-technical perspective. The article outlines how these tools aim to simplify content management for non-developers through visual interfaces and AI-assisted layouts. ...more

The Drupal AI Initiative has released a new series of Industry Guides to help organizations understand and implement responsible AI with Drupal. Written by domain experts, each guide outlines four actionable use cases tailored to specific sectors, aiming to deliver measurable ROI and practical outcomes. ...more

The DropTimes has launched the Discover page to spotlight Drupal’s real-world adoption and ongoing relevance. Featuring over 3,000 top ranked websites and detailed case studies, it reveals how Drupal continues to power critical digital platforms in government, media, education and enterprise. This page is not just a list; it is a living record of trust, resilience and the impact of open source. ...more

Mautic has released the 7.0 Release Candidate, codenamed “Columba Edition,” featuring Symfony 7.3 and PHP 8.4 support, streamlined architecture, and updated dependencies. This pre-release is open for testing and feedback ahead of general availability. ...more

The latest release of the Drupal MCP module introduces official security coverage, OAuth authentication, and Tools API integration, marking a significant step toward AI-native functionality within Drupal. ...more

Dropsolid AI has raised €1.4 million through a mix of equity, bank financing, and convertible loans to develop its open-source, agent-based Digital Experience Platform focused on European data sovereignty. The company is now opening a Winwinner loan campaign to involve its community in the next stage of growth. ...more

From regional Drupal meetups to international discussions on accessibility and AI, the week of November 24 to 30, 2025, features a full slate of events for the Drupal and open source communities. Whether attending in person or online, contributors and developers have multiple opportunities to connect, learn, and share. ...more

Alex Moreno challenges the Drupal community to break out of its self-contained bubble and engage the broader tech world. From rebranding silence to certification gaps, Moreno outlines two major focus areas: external engagement and standardized Drupal certification. His message includes a call to action tied to the upcoming Drupal AI Summit at API Days Paris. ...more

DrupalCon Nara 2025 marked a shift in tradition as Dries Buytaert sat down with Pamela Barone for a moderated keynote conversation. Together, they unpacked four concurrent initiatives that define Drupal’s next chapter: CMS 2.0, Drupal Canvas, AI integration, and a new site template marketplace. This was not just a change in format it signaled a recalibrated focus on usability, growth, and global community alignment. ...more

A new German-language Udemy course, “Drupal 11 für Entwickler:innen und Sitebuilder:innen,” guides learners through practical aspects of modern Drupal development. Led by senior backend developer Peter Majmesku, the course includes nearly three hours of content covering DDEV setup, site building, and hands-on module and theme development. It's suited for both beginners and experienced PHP developers looking to build ambitious Drupal projects. ...more

The open‑source headless CMS NodeHive is rolling out a fresh front‑end editing experience powered by Puck Editor. Hosted via a Next.js 16 front‑end, the integration supports customizable React components, media assets, reference reuse for products or people, and full data ownership. A video demo showcases how editors can work directly in the page layout no backend toggling required. ...more

Solution architect Mustapha G. has released A11y Widget, a Drupal module that adds an accessibility toolbar with visual, text, and content controls to support users with disabilities and help sites meet accessibility standards. ...more

Proctor + Stevenson have launched a custom headless Drupal distribution designed to streamline enterprise site builds. The P+S Drupal Starter Site combines a production-ready Drupal backend with a Next.js frontend, targeting faster deployments and enhanced editorial usability. ...more

The Toggle Logger Channels module has been updated to version 2.0.1 and now supports Drupal 10.3 and prepares for Drupal 11 by removing deprecated APIs. It allows administrators to enable or disable specific logger channels across custom and contrib modules — a helpful tool when you need to suppress unwanted log noise. ...more

Salsa Digital will host a webinar on November 26 to help Australian government digital teams patch Drupal websites effectively. Led by Jorge Castro, the session will cover practical strategies to reduce downtime, balance risk, and align with the Essential Eight compliance framework. ...more

This seventh entry in The DropTimes Listicle series highlights AI-powered developer utilities crafted to assist Drupal developers with tasks such as debugging, log analysis, documentation, and content migration. These modules bring machine learning into technical workflows to reduce manual work and improve development efficiency. ...more

WeebPal is showcasing EverLMS, its fully customizable, AI-powered LMS built on Drupal, during DrupalCon Nara 2025. Created by CEO Hải Nguyễn Ngọc, the platform targets organizations seeking ownable, private learning infrastructure with flexible delivery and white-label options for Drupal agencies. ...more

CivicActions has launched Open November 2025, a month-long call to action for the civic tech and digital services community to contribute tools, templates, and practices to the Digital Commons. The initiative promotes open collaboration and reusable public resources that strengthen transparency and equity in digital service delivery. ...more

The Denver Drupal Meetup wraps up 2025 with a festive happy hour, bringing together open-source enthusiasts and Drupal professionals from across Colorado. Sponsored by Aten Design Group, the event offers a chance for casual networking and community bonding. ...more

In the first part of a new TDT tutorial series, Jeff Greenberg explains why taxonomy audits belong in the planning phase—not post-migration QA. Using real-world insights from Drupal 7 upgrade projects, he shows how proactive analysis reduces friction, errors, and cost during multilingual or complex site migrations. ...more

Drupal developers managing multilingual projects can now ensure translation consistency across environments with the stable release of Config Translation Sync 1.0.0. Developed by Alexander Shabanov, this new contrib module automates configuration translation syncs and adds powerful Drush commands for granular control. ...more

Episode 3 of the FlowDrop Behind-the-Scenes series introduces the standalone Svelte-based workflow editor built outside Drupal’s admin system and unveils a new OpenAPI spec that allows FlowDrop to run on Laravel, Django, WordPress, and other frameworks — making it a reusable visual automation tool beyond Drupal. ...more

The Drupal for Nonprofits monthly call returns Thursday, November 20, offering a wide-open agenda for community-led conversation. Sponsored by NTEN, the event welcomes anyone working with Drupal in the nonprofit space to join, share insights, or simply listen in. ...more

The Event Organizer Working Group (EOWG) has announced elections to fill three open positions from five candidates. Voting remains open through Friday, November 21, after which results will be released and non‑elected nominees invited to join the advisory board. ...more

James Abraham is experimenting with Claude Code to build a Skill that automates the setup of Drupal projects using GitHub and DDEV. Designed for non-developers, the project targets pain points like .gitignore configuration and setup repetition, with plans to integrate DevPanel and DrupalForge for AI-assisted deployments. ...more

A new 13-part video series on YouTube offers free, hands-on training in Drupal AI, teaching users how to configure and use AI tools natively within Drupal. The course focuses on real-world use cases like intelligent search, multilingual content, and automation to streamline digital workflows. ...more

ACOLONO is celebrating three honours won at the Splash  Awards  Germany  &  Austria during DrupalCon Vienna 2025, including a first‑place win for the FFG platform and a second‑place award for ecoplus.at. These results highlight the agency’s sustained focus on accessible and user‑friendly web development. ...more

Drupal Forge, the instant-launch platform for Drupal sites, is urging users to become backers or sponsors to help cover real infrastructure costs. The community-driven tool relies on recurring donations to remain fast, free, and open for developers everywhere. ...more

1xINTERNET has opened a new office in North West England to support British institutions and extend access to its European Drupal team. Led by Paul Johnson and James Tillotson, the move aims to foster long-term partnerships and deliver AI-powered digital transformation services. ...more

The Drupal community is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Aaron Winborn Award, which honours members whose steady service, integrity, and support make a lasting impact. Nominations close January 9, 2026. ...more

JAVALI has launched CAIXA SEGURA, a secure complaint management solution built on Drupal 11 that ensures GDPR compliance, data protection, and user anonymity. Designed for both public and private entities, the platform offers flexible deployment options and promotes transparency and accountability. ...more

Mohammad Zomorodian, Lead Support Engineer at Acquia, shares lessons from DrupalCon Vienna on the most common Composer issues encountered in enterprise Drupal sites—from PHP mismatches to vendor directory confusion. Based on real support cases, this guide outlines practical fixes to streamline builds and reduce deployment errors. ...more

Part one of Luca Lusso’s deep dive explores Drupal’s Symfony-based service container, unpacking how services are defined, tagged, compiled, and auto-configured. From YAML service declarations to the nuances of compiler passes and autoconfiguration rules, this guide sets the stage for mastering dependency injection in custom Drupal modules. ...more

The Digital Commons Policy Summit 2025, organised by NGI Commons in collaboration with the European Commission, will be held in Brussels on 20‑21 November 2025 and will feature Sachiko Muto, Chair of OpenForum Europe, addressing open‑policy and standardisation issues central to the future of Europe’s digital commons. ...more

The PHP Foundation has launched its search for a new Executive Director as Roman Pronskiy prepares to step down in early 2026. The role offers an opportunity to lead one of the world’s most widely-used programming language foundations and shape its next phase of development. Applications are open through December 15, 2025. ...more

Drupal Dev Days returns to Costa Rica on November 21–22, 2025, for two days of sessions, networking, and contribution. Held at WeWork Cariari in Heredia, the event features tracks for beginners and experienced developers covering DrupalCMS, Canvas, AI, and more. Sponsored by Acquia, ParallelDevs, TanRen Tech, weKnow Inc, and Decimo Technology. ...more

Pravesh Poonia has announced the upcoming release of the Canvas SDC Starterkit, a theming tool designed to streamline building Single Directory Components (SDCs) for Drupal Canvas. With Storybook integration and minimal setup (just a YAML and a Twig file required), this open‑source starter kit promises to merge front‑end workflows with Drupal’s backend power—ideal for theme developers and component libraries. ...more

Stephen Mulvihill has released the Drupal Purview module, providing deep integration between Drupal and Microsoft Purview to support enterprise metadata visibility, glossary term management, and data product discovery. It includes APIs, UI components, and a caching system that allows organizations to securely expose governance data within Drupal portals. ...more

Evolving Web will host the next Montréal Drupal Meetup on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM EST at their offices on Saint-Denis Street. The in-person event invites developers and Drupal enthusiasts to connect, hear talks, and exchange ideas on all things Drupal. ...more

amazee.io is fully present at DrupalCon Nara 2025 with a hands-on team, real DrupalAI case studies, and a clear focus on strengthening ties with the Asian Drupal community. From Michael Schmid’s practical AI session to on-the-ground engagement with partners and contributors, the company is using the event to push open source, hosting innovation, and meaningful collaboration forward. ...more

Discover what’s coming to DrupalCon Nara 2025 from 17 to 20 November. Join the community in Japan for four days of learning, innovation, and culture in one of the most historic cities in Asia. ...more

Join the Drupal community in Paris on December 9 for the Drupal AI Summit, a one-day deep dive into practical, open source AI for real Drupal projects. Learn from experts, explore new AI tools and architectures, and get full access to the three-day FOST conference. Free Drupal community tickets are available with code DRUPALAIVIP. Seats are limited. ...more

In her DrupalCon Asia 2025 session, Nikita Aswani shares a candid story of rebuilding the Drupal India community post-pandemic from restarting local meetups to creating engagement rituals and reimagining sustainability. With a focus on people over events, the session explores lessons in trust, volunteer energy, and long-term community purpose. ...more

DrupalCon Asia 2025 lands in Nara this weekend, blending the spirit of open-source collaboration with Japan’s ancient capital. The organisers have set the tone for a unique community experience—starting with a citywide Treasure Hunt on November 16. From sacred deer at Nara Park to the Great Buddha at Todai-ji, attendees can explore a cultural landscape steeped in history. Whether through guided adventures or quiet temple visits, Nara promises an unforgettable DrupalCon experience. ...more

The Drupal economy is in decline, with agencies downsizing and budgets tightening across key sectors. Yet new data from the Drupal Center of Excellence shows signs of resilience. Rising community engagement and growing demand for RFPs suggest that while the downturn is real, so is the drive to rebuild and adapt. ...more

Discover how your enterprise can adopt AI without sacrificing data control. On November 20, 2025, amazee.io will host a live webinar to explore Private AI solutions tailored for data privacy, security, and compliance in large organizations. ...more

Fox Valley Drupal’s final 2025 meetup takes place December 17 in St. Charles, IL, featuring Matt Glaman on “Drupal Canvas and AI.” The hybrid session will be hosted both in person and online. ...more

The Drupal Association is calling on global sponsors and guest speakers to support DrupalCamp Burkina Faso 2026, a growing open-source tech event aimed at building digital skills in West Africa. ...more

At DrupalCon Nara 2025, Yas Naoi will introduce a retrieval-augmented AI workflow engine that transforms YAML-defined decision logic into automated approval processes using a large language model. The session will provide implementation insights and best practices for integrating AI into digital operations. ...more