The Drop Times

Want to set up a Drupal website? Watch Ojamboshop’s latest livestream, now on YouTube. Learn step-by-step installation with both command-line and graphical methods in this hands-on guide.

Drupal Meetup Nara’s February edition explored career growth in digital transformation, featuring expert insights, personal journeys, and the latest Drupal trends. With a vision to expand Drupal’s presence in Japan, the next meetup on March 21, 2025, will dive into remote work in the DX industry. Stay tuned for more!

Tyler Staples secured a free pass to DrupalCon Vienna 2025 through the Mascot Contest at DrupalCamp England. The contest continues at upcoming DrupalCamps—participants can enter by snapping a photo with Franz Jozef and tagging @drupalconeur.

Struggling with search on your Drupal site? Join Gov Webworks' first Drupal Client Meetup on March 20 to learn how to make content more findable and enhance user experience. Don't miss out—register now!

The 2025 Drupal Developer Survey, conducted by Ironstar, is now accepting responses from Drupal developers worldwide. Available in 12 languages, the survey gathers insights to support Drupal contributors, service providers, and tool developers. The deadline to participate is April 20, 2025, with results published in May.

A debate on the future of DXPs has emerged in the Drupal community after Pantheon CEO Josh Koenig declared, "RIP DXP." Prateek Jain of Axelerant counters that this perspective is a “one-sided narrative” and argues that DXPs are evolving toward a more composable and flexible model. He sees Drupal as a key player in this shift, enabling open and integrated digital experiences.

Frederik Wouters shared on LinkedIn that Drupal Dev Days 2025 has received over 80 session submissions for just 20 slots. The AB InBev Brewery tour is sold out, board games are more popular than bouldering, and over 200 developers from multiple countries will attend. Ticket prices increase on March 18.

Acquia will host the Community Bullseye Bash at Flight Club Atlanta on March 25, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM ET during DrupalCon Atlanta. The event, co-sponsored by Bounteous, CKEditor, Digital Pulp, JAKALA, and Phase2, will offer networking, food, and darts for Drupal professionals.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025, taking place from October 14-17, will focus on the Open Web, exploring open technologies, web standards, and decentralization. Experts, developers, and advocates are invited to submit session proposals for the Open Web Track.

DevBranch transformed Ticketgum with a powerful Drupal 9 upgrade, streamlining ticket sales for 190,000+ users. Real-time availability, advanced e-commerce, and seamless API integrations take the platform to the next level. Big improvements today, with Drupal 10 and 11 on the horizon!

Got Drupal insights to share? Submit your session for DrupalCamp Asheville 2025 and connect with the community. Deadline is April 14.

Get ready for Drupal Iberia 2025! The official schedule is out, featuring expert talks, hands-on workshops, and networking in the historic city of Cáceres, Spain. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and explore.

Poland’s biggest Drupal event is happening on June 7 in Warsaw. Join expert talks, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking sessions. Tickets are still available—don’t miss out!

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 will take place from October 14–17 at the Austria Center Vienna, offering seven specialized session tracks. The event will cover topics like development, business strategies, security, community well-being, and open-source advocacy. Session proposals are open until April 28, 2025.

TxDUG and Texas Drupal event organizers are gathering email addresses to communicate event updates directly, reducing reliance on Meetup. Drupal users in Texas can choose their preferred regions for notifications. Sign up now to stay informed.

Josh Koenig, Co-Founder of Pantheon, challenges Drupal’s future direction, urging a shift beyond the traditional DXP model. Should Drupal focus on adaptability over competition? The Drop Times' newsletter explores this debate and brings you the key stories from last week.

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 is accepting speaker proposals for keynotes, presentations, and interactive sessions until May 2, 2025. The event, set for July 25–26 in Denver, will focus on Drupal development, open-source collaboration, and community networking.

The Drupal Association has announced leadership updates for Drupal CMS, appointing Nick Koger as Marketing Lead, Emma Horrell as UX Research Lead, and Adam Globus-Hoenich as Lead Architect. These changes aim to enhance marketing strategy, user experience, and technical development. The new leadership team will be present at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 to discuss Drupal CMS’s future.

The DropTimes has compiled a list of Drupal community events happening from March 17 to March 23, 2025, including meetups, contribution sprints, and planning sessions across different regions. Key events this week include the Seattle Drupal Users Group Meeting, Greece Spring Sprint, Drupal-Austria Meetup, MidCamp 2025 Planning, Introduction to Drupal CMS, and BiharFOSS Conference 2025. These events provide opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration for developers, designers, and Drupal users worldwide.

In this in-depth video interview, JD Leonard sits down with Alka Elizabeth to discuss his nearly two-decade journey in the Drupal ecosystem and his latest initiative, Member Platform. He shares how his experience with community organizing and consulting shaped the project, which aims to provide small membership organizations with a scalable, Drupal-based solution. Leonard also reflects on the challenges of sustaining open-source projects, the importance of collaboration in Drupal product development, and the role of local meetups in growing the community. From his early days as a student webmaster to leading Drupal events and initiatives, Leonard offers valuable insights on the evolution of Drupal and what’s next for Member Platform.