A retrospective on DrupalCon Chicago 2026 covering the Driesnote AI demos, the push for the International Federation, Drupal for the little guy, the IXP Initiative, the AI community debate, and the path toward DrupalCon Latin America.
Community enthusiasm without systematic support fails to enable authentic global participation. The Federation initiative represents a historic opportunity to move beyond good intentions toward structures that actually enable regional representation and sustainable development in Drupal's global ecosystem.
Drupal.org has untapped potential to become more than a technical platform—it could transform into a genuine business hub connecting clients with service providers worldwide. This post explores how we can create a system where contribution naturally leads to business opportunities through regionalized partnership programs, globally supported initiatives for new developers, and reimagined events. By acknowledging regional economic differences and embracing the full ecosystem pyramid, we can build a Drupal community where contribution and business growth naturally align.
As the Drupal Couple, we attended DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 and want to share our week at the conference. Here's how we experienced the sessions, community moments, and Drupal's future through our different perspectives.
Drupal has evolved to meet enterprise demands, but lost ground with beginners and small businesses. Our blog explores how initiatives like Drupal CMS, IXP Fellowship, and the Drupal Open Curriculum aim to address this by making Drupal more accessible and sustainable for all users.
