DrupalCamp Ruhr 2025 Through a Frontend Lens
Frontend developer Boris Herrmann attended DrupalCamp Ruhr 2025 in Essen, Germany, and found two days of insightful sessions and strong community energy that left him inspired and motivated.
With over 70 participants, the event featured two keynotes and more than two dozen sessions focused on theming, accessibility, CMS comparisons, and AI integration in Drupal workflows. Highlights included component-based theming with Single-Directory Components, workflows for translating Figma designs into themes, and advanced accessibility solutions using semantic HTML and keyboard navigation. Keynotes explored Drupal’s direction and the role of AI in shaping content workflows.
Outside the sessions, the event offered vegan-friendly meals, a rooftop venue, and a community quiz night that encouraged informal networking and knowledge exchange. For Herrmann, a first-time attendee, the camp’s welcoming atmosphere and practical value reinforced the importance of community in open-source development. The experience showcased how technical learning and human connection go hand in hand in the Drupal ecosystem.
