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DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 opened with a full day of summits, training sessions, and community discussions. Key updates included insights from Drupal Association CEO Tim Doyle on governance, financial sustainability, and marketing, along with conversations on accessibility and global adoption.

In this interview transcript, Alka Elizabeth of The DropTimes speaks with Shanice Ortiz and Theresa Jacobs ahead of their DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 panel, Using Your Superpowers to Lead in a Male-Dominated Industry. The discussion covers barriers women face in tech leadership, the role of allyship, and how Four Kitchens fosters an inclusive, collaborative work environment. Through personal experiences and practical insights, they reflect on what needs to change to make leadership more equitable in the Drupal community and beyond.

Aten Design Group is bringing big energy to DrupalCon Atlanta 2025! Expect insightful sessions, live demos, creative giveaways—and a sneak peek at tools like Mercury Editor and Layout Paragraphs. Don’t miss their booth or the buzz around their one-of-a-kind sketchbook drop!

Ahead of DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, three featured speakers—Marcus Johansson, John Locke, and Pablo Lopez—share detailed insights on AI automation in Drupal CMS, container-less development using Nix, and improvements to Drupal’s admin user interface. Their sessions, scheduled for March 25, highlight practical tools and approaches for developers, site builders, and administrators.

Workshop Orange will distribute branded fortune cookies at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 as part of a targeted marketing effort. The cookies will be shared during a Drupal networking dinner, with messaging focused on agency support and project delivery.

The Information Architecture Creation Kit (IACK) is a new Drupal module designed to automate site architecture using AI. Developed by Swarad Mokal and supported by Axelerant, IACK enables bulk creation of content types, fields, vocabularies, and terms. The module integrates AI Assistants to streamline the process, reducing manual setup time for developers and site administrators. Learn more or watch the demo.

Aten Design Group is bringing big energy to DrupalCon Atlanta 2025! Stop by their booth for a live demo of Mercury Editor, exclusive swag, and a chance to connect with the Atenauts. Don’t miss out on the latest in intuitive Drupal publishing!

amazee.io will be at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 as an Advocate Sponsor from March 24-27, bringing insights into AI-powered Drupal hosting, content management, and search innovation. General Manager Michael Schmid will present a lightning talk on building a website in five minutes with Drupal AI. The team will also lead sessions on AI-driven search, content distribution, and modern Drupal workflows. Attendees can connect with experts, grab exclusive swag, and join an invite-only Agency Leaders Dinner co-hosted with Acquia.

Get ready for Chemnitz Linux Days 2025 on March 22-23! A must-attend event for Linux and open-source enthusiasts, packed with talks, workshops, and networking. Want to be part of it? Volunteers are welcome—join the community!

Get ready for DrupalCon Atlanta 2025! From March 24-27, top sponsors like Acquia and Pantheon will power expert talks, hands-on workshops, and networking. Don’t miss this premier Drupal event—innovation starts here!

Acquia Engage Boston 2025 will take place on April 28-29 at the Omni Hotel in the Seaport district. The event will feature workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities for digital professionals, with early registration available at a discounted rate.

NTEN.org will host its next Drupal for Nonprofits Chat on March 20 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT. This open discussion welcomes nonprofit Drupal users and developers of all experience levels to share insights, ask questions, and explore topics at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofit work. There is no set agenda, allowing for a flexible conversation.

The 2025 DrupalSouth Splash Awards recognized outstanding Drupal projects and contributors in Australia and New Zealand. Top awards went to PreviousNext & Folk, R/GA, Salsa Digital, and Morpht. Stay tuned for the full list of winners.

DrupalSouth 2026 is set to be held in New Zealand in May, with exact dates and venue details to be announced. Following the success of DrupalSouth 2025 in Melbourne, organizers aim to expand the event and enhance the experience for attendees. More details will be available soon on the official DrupalSouth website.

Entity Usage Explorer, a new Drupal module by Keshav Patel, provides real-time tracking of entity usage based on current revisions. Features include a centralized usage overview page, a customizable Views field plugin, and a "Usage" operations link for quick access to entity references.

The Drupal community is divided over the future of Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) after Pantheon’s Josh Koenig declared the category is crumbling. Dominique De Cooman, CEO of DropSolid, disagrees, arguing that OpenDXP and AI-driven personalization are shaping Drupal’s next evolution. In this detailed discussion, he presents data-backed insights on why DXPs are not failing but adapting, how AI is enhancing digital experiences, and why a hybrid approach combining DXP and composable stacks could be the best path forward.

Tired of the headaches in headless Drupal? Content Cloud by Content Sync automates content integration, cutting development time and complexity. See it live at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025.

Get ready for MidCamp 2025! From May 20-22, dive into sessions on Drupal, AI, accessibility, and more at DePaul University. Stay tuned for the full schedule!

Acquia has named the finalists for the 2025 Engage Awards, recognizing organizations for outstanding digital experiences, accessibility, and technology integration. Winners will be announced at the Acquia Engage event.

SeaGL 2025 is back! Join the free, grassroots GNU/Linux conference on November 7–8 at the University of Washington or online. No registration needed—just show up, learn, and connect! 🚀