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📍 DrupalCon Asia 2025 kicks off this weekend in Nara!

Explore Japan’s ancient capital and join the official Treasure Hunt on Nov 16 for just AUD $30.

A cultural deep-dive for Drupalers awaits.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3XtehZb
##DrupalConAsia #Nara2025 #OpenSourceTravel #DrupalCommunity
Heading to DrupalCon Asia 2025? Don't Miss the Magic of Nara
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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📉 The Drupal economy is struggling—but not without hope.

A new DCoE report shows steep workforce cuts at top agencies, while AI-driven firms grow.

See the data and how Drupal pros can rebuild:

🔗 https://bit.ly/47GCS2D
##DrupalEconomy #OpenSourceJobs #DrupalCommunity #DCoE
DCoE Finds: "The Drupal Economy Is Struggling, But There’s Hope" As major Drupal agencies contract, new data suggests that transformation and renewal are still possible: Blake Newman
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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The new Vertex AI Search module provides an essential migration path from Google Programmable Search to Google Cloud's Vertex AI Search.
maintainers (samlerner, Timothy Zura, mkinnune, ari.saves, npoku)!
Read about 17 AI-powered Drupal modules: https://bit.ly/43qglEU
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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🗓️ Montreal Drupal Meetup hosted by EvolveDigital! Connect, share knowledge, and network with the local Drupal community.

Tues, Nov 25 | 6-9 pm EST Location: 4388 Saint-Denis St, Montreal

Secure your spot now! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JDw6lc
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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🛡️ How can enterprises use AI without losing data control?

Join amazee.io’s @amazeeio.bsky.social free webinar on Private AI this Nov 20, 4:30 PM CET.

Insights for IT leaders and compliance teams.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4qYMrBH
##PrivateAI #DataSecurity #EnterpriseAI #DrupalOps
amazee.io to Host Webinar on Private AI for Enterprises Concerned About Data Security
November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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📢 Matt Glaman @mglaman.bsky.social headlines Fox Valley Drupal’s year-end meetup on Dec 17!

Topic: “Drupal Canvas and AI”—enhancing site building with automation tools.

Join in-person or via Zoom.
🔗 https://bit.ly/440sWyG
##DrupalMeetup #DrupalCanvas #AIinDrupal #FoxValleyDrupal
Matt Glaman to Present on “Drupal Canvas and AI” at December’s Fox Valley Drupal Meetup
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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🌍 The @drupalassociation.bsky.social is inviting sponsors & speakers for DrupalCamp Burkina Faso 2026.

From April 24–26, join a growing African tech scene focused on community and open-source growth.

🔗 https://bit.ly/48edpxJ
##DrupalAfrica #DrupalCamp2026 #OpenSourceSupport #DigitalSovereignty
Drupal Association Invites Global Support for DrupalCamp Burkina Faso 2026
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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At DrupalCon Nara, Yas Naoi will show how YAML + LLMs can automate approval workflows.

The talk explores prompt design, rule structuring, and retrieval orchestration with GenAI.
https://bit.ly/4p4cdT9
##DrupalConNara #GenAI #WorkflowAutomation #YAML
Yas Naoi to Present AI-Powered Workflow Engine Using YAML and LLMs at DrupalCon Nara
November 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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How can Drupal support civic mapping?

Italo Mairo built a 3D urban map for Taranto using React, MapLibre, and Drupal’s Geofield stack.
https://bit.ly/4hU5TLA
##Drupal #WebMapping #MapLibre #30DayMapChallenge
Taranto-Viva Web Map Uses Drupal and MapLibre to Drive Civic Engagement
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Drupal 7.104 is out under Tag1’s Extended Support.

Fixes a critical JavaScript vulnerability in jQuery BBQ and adds PHP 8.4 support.

Update now via the D7ES page.
https://bit.ly/49c56Ua
##Drupal7 #D7ES #SecurityUpdate #PHP84
Tag1 Releases Drupal 7.104 with Critical Security Fix and PHP 8.4 Support
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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New voice on stage! Rachael Censuales debuts at DrupalCamp Italy 2025.

Her talk dives into OpenAI + Drupal, using contrib tools to power content and search UX.

https://bit.ly/43nB9wM
##DrupalCampItaly #DrupalAI #OpenSourceCommunity #AIintegration
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November 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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🚨 Drupal.org has patched 4 core vulnerabilities, including cache poisoning and a gadget chain risk.
TDT breaks down SA-CORE-2025-005 to -008 + recommended updates.
Patch now: https://bit.ly/4hXWF0R
##Drupal #DrupalSecurity #SAcore #OpenSource
November 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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Stanford WebCamp 2026 @webcamp.bsky.social needs volunteers!

Help with sessions, social media, tech, or check-ins—onsite or remote on April 30–May 1.

Details via TDT: https://bit.ly/4oaYVUl
##BackdropCMS #OpenSource #WebCamp #Stanford
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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🌲 PNW Drupal Summit 2025 @pnwdrupalsummit.bsky.social brought 70+ devs together in Troutdale, Oregon for 2 days of code and community.

Sessions, unconference topics, and Columbia Gorge views made for a standout event.

Full recap: https://bit.ly/43t4eqB
##Drupal #PNWDS #OpenSource #CommunityTech
Community, Code, and Columbia Gorge Views: PNW Drupal Summit 2025 Recap
November 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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🛠️ Webhaven adopts Drupal Canvas (RC3) as its default builder—before a stable release.
This drag-and-drop tool brings real-time layout editing to Drupal, enhancing editorial workflows.

Full TDT coverage: https://bit.ly/3LA8ZbS
##DrupalCanvas #Drupal #Webhaven #PageBuilder
Webhaven Adopts Drupal Canvas as Default Page Builder
November 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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🎟️ DrupalCon Chicago 2026 @drupalcon.bsky.social sponsorships now open!

Tiers range from exhibitor booths to AI summit lunches, keycard branding, and mentorship dinners.

Full details via TDT: https://bit.ly/3XqxL0s
##DrupalCon #Drupal #OpenSource #EventMarketing
DrupalCon Chicago 2026 Sponsorships Now Open with Tiered Packages and Summit Add‑Ons
November 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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📅 Nov 19: Fox Valley Drupal Meetup features a live demo of Drupal Forge by Salim Lakhani.

Launch Drupal sites in seconds using shared templates and recipes—try it free for 30 days.

Full details via TDT: https://bit.ly/4oYc042
##Drupal #DevTools #DrupalForge #Meetup
Salim Lakhani to Demo Drupal Forge at Fox Valley Drupal Meetup on Nov 19
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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📢 On Nov 18, David and Lydia Bishop will demo Council Insight during LocalGov Drupal Week. @localgovdrupal.bsky.social

The AI tool analyses UX across 400+ council sites—helping teams refine digital services.

Full preview via TDT: https://bit.ly/3LyIkMq
##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #UX #AI
Council Insight Webinar to Showcase AI Tool for LocalGov UX at LocalGov Drupal Week
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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🛠️ Nov 12: Join the AI Show, Tell, and Try Night at Fox.Build in St. Charles, IL.

Code, demo, and prototype AI tools alongside local developers.

Full TDT recap: https://bit.ly/3JJRSDS
##AI #DevMeetup #FoxBuild #DrupalAdjacent
AI Builders Invited to Code and Collaborate at St. Charles Meetup
November 12, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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📅 Nov 12: Drupal AI Awareness Series at Oaisys 2025 features a deep dive into AI Agents.
Piyuesh Kumar will demo how agents orchestrate tools and automate tasks like campaign planning.

Full event preview: https://bit.ly/3LAzm1a
##DrupalAI #AIAgents #DrupalEvents #Oaisys2025
Drupal AI Awareness Series to Spotlight AI Agents at Oaisys 2025
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Dripyard @dripyard.com releases v1.0.5 of its premium themes with full prep for Drupal Canvas compatibility.

20+ issues submitted upstream to help stabilize the next-gen page builder.

Full TDT summary: https://bit.ly/47L5qqA
##Drupal #DrupalCanvas #Theming #PageBuilder
Dripyard Prepares Premium Themes for Drupal Canvas Ahead of Stable Release
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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In this week’s TDT newsletter (Vol. 3, Issue 45), Kazima Abbas recaps a turning point in Drupal governance.

We spotlight strategic roadmap goals, inclusive leadership, and fresh module and event updates.

Full issue here: https://bit.ly/3Lwtd6g
##Drupal #OpenSource #Governance #DrupalCommunity
Editor's Pick | Vol. 3 | Issue. 45 Planning the Next Phase 11 November 2025
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Drupal.org’s refreshed industry pages highlight how Drupal solves real-world challenges in key sectors.

Now featuring targeted messaging, enterprise case studies, and work from Certified Partners.

Full story via TDT: https://bit.ly/3LVufIX
##Drupal #DigitalStrategy #OpenSource #EnterpriseTech
Drupal.org Relaunches Industry Pages to Showcase Sector-Specific Impact
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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🚨 @amazeeio.bsky.social has acquired Amazee Labs, reuniting two core members of the original Amazee Group.

The merger strengthens AI consulting and app maintenance—without turning amazee.io into a full-service agency.

Details: https://bit.ly/4qS0p8l
##Drupal #OpenSource #DevOps #CloudHosting
amazee.io Acquires Longtime Affiliate Amazee Labs to Expand AI and Maintenance Services Strategic merger reunites two branches of the original Amazee Group to deepen expertise in AI, open source, and
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🚨 Varbase 10.1.0-beta1 released!

Includes WCAG 2.2 accessibility fixes, ECA automation models, and Bootstrap 5.3.8 theming support.

Try it now via Composer: https://bit.ly/4p7jMZz
##Drupal #Varbase #Accessibility #ECA
Varbase Beta Upgrade Adds Accessibility Fixes, ECA Models, and Modern Tooling
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM