Join us THURSDAY, November 20 at 1pm ET / 10am PT, for our regularly scheduled call to chat about all things Drupal and nonprofits. (Convert to your local time zone.)

We don't have anything specific on the agenda this month, so we'll have plenty of time to discuss anything that's on our minds at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofits. Got something specific you want to talk about? Feel free to share ahead of time in our collaborative Google document!

All nonprofit Drupal devs and users, regardless of experience level, are always welcome on this call.

This free call is sponsored by NTEN.org and open to everyone.

Information on joining the meeting can be found in our collaborative Google document.

Join us THURSDAY, November 20 at 1pm ET / 10am PT, for our regularly scheduled call to chat about all things Drupal and nonprofits. (Convert to your local time zone.)

We don't have anything specific on the agenda this month, so we'll have plenty of time to discuss anything that's on our minds at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofits. Got something specific you want to talk about? Feel free to share ahead of time in our collaborative Google document!

All nonprofit Drupal devs and users, regardless of experience level, are always welcome on this call.

This free call is sponsored by NTEN.org and open to everyone.

Information on joining the meeting can be found in our collaborative Google document.

Nara, Japan – Sharp Europe detailed how it built a digital infrastructure for one of the world's most complex B2B operations on Drupal, managing 120,000 enterprise customers across 48 countries with 17 sites in 19 languages.

The electronics giant generates €13.5 billion in annual revenue, with 40% coming from B2B operations that serve vastly different audiences – from 110,000 small enterprises requiring low-touch transactions to mid-market companies needing sophisticated engagement.

"Big, complex, broad, deep," said Jason Cort, who leads European product management and marketing for Sharp. "That's what our martech stack has to support."

Image: Shigeru Kobayashi – COO Executive Officer, Head of B2B, Sharp

The Scale Challenge

Sharp Europe operates 63 offices across 48 countries, supporting 11 currencies and multiple sales channels. The product portfolio spans document solutions, IT services, and professional display systems – all requiring a unified digital presence for 2,500 employees and 120,000 enterprise customers.

Six years ago, the existing martech stack "was past its sell-by date," Cort said. But a complete refresh – including CRM and ecommerce portals – meant significant investment. The business case had to be airtight.

The Right Technology and the Right Partner

The public website became the starting point: "the biggest shop window with a global audience." With 80% of the buying cycle happening online, the digital experience had to work.

Sharp needed three things: the right technology, the right partner, and the right ROI.

Drupal checked the technology boxes: enterprise scale, open source, cloud-ready, secure, with the right APIs. But technology alone wasn't enough.

"Even with the best tech in the world, we need the right partner," Cort said. "If you fail with security, there is a very high price to pay."

Sharp selected 1xINTERNET, a Diamond Drupal Certified Partner.

Results and Cost Reality

The implementation now spans 17 sites in 19 languages. Internal stakeholders are "truly delighted," particularly the marketing teams.

Traffic optimization has improved, directing consumer traffic appropriately while focusing resources on B2B journeys. The platform enables rapid A/B testing and accessibility compliance – critical for operating across European markets.

"The platform gives us the agility and flexibility we need," Cort said. "1xINTERNET is able to deliver quickly for us."

One finding surprised the team: "We've found building custom things for our needs in Drupal is more cost effective than buying an off-the-shelf solution and tailoring it to our needs."

Drupal now sits at the heart of Sharp Europe's entire martech stack, integrating with CRM, analytics, and commerce systems.

Image: Members of the DrupalCon Nara organizing team and Sharp Corporation, including Dries Buytaert, Jason Cort and Shigeru Kobayashi, and Baddy Breidert (1xINTERNET).

Lessons for Enterprise Buyers

Cort and Shigeru Kobayashi, Co-COO Executive Officer and Head of B2B at Sharp, shared three takeaways:

1. Treat your Drupal partner as an extension of your team. Sharp works closely with 1xINTERNET as an integrated part of operations, not a vendor.
2. Plan for ongoing investment, not one-time cost. Digital infrastructure requires continuous development and optimization.
3. Don't compromise on quality, especially security. The consequences of cutting corners are too high.

"Finding the right partner is as important as the right platform," Cort said. "Drupal is absolutely the right choice. Sharp will be on the platform for many years to come."

Why Certified Partners Matter

Sharp's partnership with 1xINTERNET demonstrates the value of the Drupal Certified Partner program. DCPs have demonstrated expertise, committed to best practices, and invested in the Drupal ecosystem – exactly what enterprise buyers need when stakes are high.

For organizations evaluating Drupal, Sharp's six-year journey offers a clear data point: a €13.5 billion global business betting its digital infrastructure on open source, delivered through a certified partner.

The Drupal Association maintains a directory of Drupal Certified Partners at Drupal.org.

DrupalCon Asia continues through November 20 in Nara, Japan.

Nara, Japan – Sharp Europe detailed how it built a digital infrastructure for one of the world's most complex B2B operations on Drupal, managing 120,000 enterprise customers across 48 countries with 17 sites in 19 languages.

The electronics giant generates €13.5 billion in annual revenue, with 40% coming from B2B operations that serve vastly different audiences – from 110,000 small enterprises requiring low-touch transactions to mid-market companies needing sophisticated engagement.

"Big, complex, broad, deep," said Jason Cort, who leads European product management and marketing for Sharp. "That's what our martech stack has to support."

Image: Shigeru Kobayashi – COO Executive Officer, Head of B2B, Sharp

The Scale Challenge

Sharp Europe operates 63 offices across 48 countries, supporting 11 currencies and multiple sales channels. The product portfolio spans document solutions, IT services, and professional display systems – all requiring a unified digital presence for 2,500 employees and 120,000 enterprise customers.

Six years ago, the existing martech stack "was past its sell-by date," Cort said. But a complete refresh – including CRM and ecommerce portals – meant significant investment. The business case had to be airtight.

The Right Technology and the Right Partner

The public website became the starting point: "the biggest shop window with a global audience." With 80% of the buying cycle happening online, the digital experience had to work.

Sharp needed three things: the right technology, the right partner, and the right ROI.

Drupal checked the technology boxes: enterprise scale, open source, cloud-ready, secure, with the right APIs. But technology alone wasn't enough.

"Even with the best tech in the world, we need the right partner," Cort said. "If you fail with security, there is a very high price to pay."

Sharp selected 1xINTERNET, a Diamond Drupal Certified Partner.

Results and Cost Reality

The implementation now spans 17 sites in 19 languages. Internal stakeholders are "truly delighted," particularly the marketing teams.

Traffic optimization has improved, directing consumer traffic appropriately while focusing resources on B2B journeys. The platform enables rapid A/B testing and accessibility compliance – critical for operating across European markets.

"The platform gives us the agility and flexibility we need," Cort said. "1xINTERNET is able to deliver quickly for us."

One finding surprised the team: "We've found building custom things for our needs in Drupal is more cost effective than buying an off-the-shelf solution and tailoring it to our needs."

Drupal now sits at the heart of Sharp Europe's entire martech stack, integrating with CRM, analytics, and commerce systems.

Image: Members of the DrupalCon Nara organizing team and Sharp Corporation, including Dries Buytaert, Jason Cort and Shigeru Kobayashi, and Baddy Breidert (1xINTERNET).

Lessons for Enterprise Buyers

Cort and Shigeru Kobayashi, Co-COO Executive Officer and Head of B2B at Sharp, shared three takeaways:

1. Treat your Drupal partner as an extension of your team. Sharp works closely with 1xINTERNET as an integrated part of operations, not a vendor.
2. Plan for ongoing investment, not one-time cost. Digital infrastructure requires continuous development and optimization.
3. Don't compromise on quality, especially security. The consequences of cutting corners are too high.

"Finding the right partner is as important as the right platform," Cort said. "Drupal is absolutely the right choice. Sharp will be on the platform for many years to come."

Why Certified Partners Matter

Sharp's partnership with 1xINTERNET demonstrates the value of the Drupal Certified Partner program. DCPs have demonstrated expertise, committed to best practices, and invested in the Drupal ecosystem – exactly what enterprise buyers need when stakes are high.

For organizations evaluating Drupal, Sharp's six-year journey offers a clear data point: a €13.5 billion global business betting its digital infrastructure on open source, delivered through a certified partner.

The Drupal Association maintains a directory of Drupal Certified Partners at Drupal.org.

DrupalCon Asia continues through November 20 in Nara, Japan.

Nara, Japan – Sharp Europe detailed how it built a digital infrastructure for one of the world's most complex B2B operations on Drupal, managing 120,000 enterprise customers across 48 countries with 17 sites in 19 languages.

The electronics giant generates €13.5 billion in annual revenue, with 40% coming from B2B operations that serve vastly different audiences – from 110,000 small enterprises requiring low-touch transactions to mid-market companies needing sophisticated engagement.

"Big, complex, broad, deep," said Jason Cort, who leads European product management and marketing for Sharp. "That's what our martech stack has to support."

Image: Shigeru Kobayashi – COO Executive Officer, Head of B2B, Sharp

The Scale Challenge

Sharp Europe operates 63 offices across 48 countries, supporting 11 currencies and multiple sales channels. The product portfolio spans document solutions, IT services, and professional display systems – all requiring a unified digital presence for 2,500 employees and 120,000 enterprise customers.

Six years ago, the existing martech stack "was past its sell-by date," Cort said. But a complete refresh – including CRM and ecommerce portals – meant significant investment. The business case had to be airtight.

The Right Technology and the Right Partner

The public website became the starting point: "the biggest shop window with a global audience." With 80% of the buying cycle happening online, the digital experience had to work.

Sharp needed three things: the right technology, the right partner, and the right ROI.

Drupal checked the technology boxes: enterprise scale, open source, cloud-ready, secure, with the right APIs. But technology alone wasn't enough.

"Even with the best tech in the world, we need the right partner," Cort said. "If you fail with security, there is a very high price to pay."

Sharp selected 1xINTERNET, a Diamond Drupal Certified Partner.

Results and Cost Reality

The implementation now spans 17 sites in 19 languages. Internal stakeholders are "truly delighted," particularly the marketing teams.

Traffic optimization has improved, directing consumer traffic appropriately while focusing resources on B2B journeys. The platform enables rapid A/B testing and accessibility compliance – critical for operating across European markets.

"The platform gives us the agility and flexibility we need," Cort said. "1xINTERNET is able to deliver quickly for us."

One finding surprised the team: "We've found building custom things for our needs in Drupal is more cost effective than buying an off-the-shelf solution and tailoring it to our needs."

Drupal now sits at the heart of Sharp Europe's entire martech stack, integrating with CRM, analytics, and commerce systems.

Image: Members of the DrupalCon Nara organizing team and Sharp Corporation, including Dries Buytaert, Jason Cort and Shigeru Kobayashi, and Baddy Breidert (1xINTERNET).

Lessons for Enterprise Buyers

Cort and Shigeru Kobayashi, Co-COO Executive Officer and Head of B2B at Sharp, shared three takeaways:

1. Treat your Drupal partner as an extension of your team. Sharp works closely with 1xINTERNET as an integrated part of operations, not a vendor.
2. Plan for ongoing investment, not one-time cost. Digital infrastructure requires continuous development and optimization.
3. Don't compromise on quality, especially security. The consequences of cutting corners are too high.

"Finding the right partner is as important as the right platform," Cort said. "Drupal is absolutely the right choice. Sharp will be on the platform for many years to come."

Why Certified Partners Matter

Sharp's partnership with 1xINTERNET demonstrates the value of the Drupal Certified Partner program. DCPs have demonstrated expertise, committed to best practices, and invested in the Drupal ecosystem – exactly what enterprise buyers need when stakes are high.

For organizations evaluating Drupal, Sharp's six-year journey offers a clear data point: a €13.5 billion global business betting its digital infrastructure on open source, delivered through a certified partner.

The Drupal Association maintains a directory of Drupal Certified Partners at Drupal.org.

DrupalCon Asia continues through November 20 in Nara, Japan.

Nara, Japan – Sharp Europe detailed how it built a digital infrastructure for one of the world's most complex B2B operations on Drupal, managing 120,000 enterprise customers across 48 countries with 17 sites in 19 languages.

The electronics giant generates €13.5 billion in annual revenue, with 40% coming from B2B operations that serve vastly different audiences – from 110,000 small enterprises requiring low-touch transactions to mid-market companies needing sophisticated engagement.

"Big, complex, broad, deep," said Jason Cort, who leads European product management and marketing for Sharp. "That's what our martech stack has to support."

Image: Shigeru Kobayashi – COO Executive Officer, Head of B2B, Sharp

The Scale Challenge

Sharp Europe operates 63 offices across 48 countries, supporting 11 currencies and multiple sales channels. The product portfolio spans document solutions, IT services, and professional display systems – all requiring a unified digital presence for 2,500 employees and 120,000 enterprise customers.

Six years ago, the existing martech stack "was past its sell-by date," Cort said. But a complete refresh – including CRM and ecommerce portals – meant significant investment. The business case had to be airtight.

The Right Technology and the Right Partner

The public website became the starting point: "the biggest shop window with a global audience." With 80% of the buying cycle happening online, the digital experience had to work.

Sharp needed three things: the right technology, the right partner, and the right ROI.

Drupal checked the technology boxes: enterprise scale, open source, cloud-ready, secure, with the right APIs. But technology alone wasn't enough.

"Even with the best tech in the world, we need the right partner," Cort said. "If you fail with security, there is a very high price to pay."

Sharp selected 1xINTERNET, a Diamond Drupal Certified Partner.

Results and Cost Reality

The implementation now spans 17 sites in 19 languages. Internal stakeholders are "truly delighted," particularly the marketing teams.

Traffic optimization has improved, directing consumer traffic appropriately while focusing resources on B2B journeys. The platform enables rapid A/B testing and accessibility compliance – critical for operating across European markets.

"The platform gives us the agility and flexibility we need," Cort said. "1xINTERNET is able to deliver quickly for us."

One finding surprised the team: "We've found building custom things for our needs in Drupal is more cost effective than buying an off-the-shelf solution and tailoring it to our needs."

Drupal now sits at the heart of Sharp Europe's entire martech stack, integrating with CRM, analytics, and commerce systems.

Image: Members of hte DrupalCon Nara organizing team and Sharp Corporation, including Dries Buytaert, Jason Cort and Shigeru Kobayashi, and Baddy Breidert (1xINTERNET).

Lessons for Enterprise Buyers

Cort and Shigeru Kobayashi, Co-COO Executive Officer and Head of B2B at Sharp, shared three takeaways:

1. Treat your Drupal partner as an extension of your team. Sharp works closely with 1xINTERNET as an integrated part of operations, not a vendor.
2. Plan for ongoing investment, not one-time cost. Digital infrastructure requires continuous development and optimization.
3. Don't compromise on quality, especially security. The consequences of cutting corners are too high.

"Finding the right partner is as important as the right platform," Cort said. "Drupal is absolutely the right choice. Sharp will be on the platform for many years to come."

Why Certified Partners Matter

Sharp's partnership with 1xINTERNET demonstrates the value of the Drupal Certified Partner program. DCPs have demonstrated expertise, committed to best practices, and invested in the Drupal ecosystem – exactly what enterprise buyers need when stakes are high.

For organizations evaluating Drupal, Sharp's six-year journey offers a clear data point: a €13.5 billion global business betting its digital infrastructure on open source, delivered through a certified partner.

The Drupal Association maintains a directory of Drupal Certified Partners at Drupal.org.

DrupalCon Asia continues through November 20 in Nara, Japan.

Nara, Japan – Sharp Europe detailed how it built a digital infrastructure for one of the world's most complex B2B operations on Drupal, managing 120,000 enterprise customers across 48 countries with 17 sites in 19 languages.

The electronics giant generates €13.5 billion in annual revenue, with 40% coming from B2B operations that serve vastly different audiences – from 110,000 small enterprises requiring low-touch transactions to mid-market companies needing sophisticated engagement.

"Big, complex, broad, deep," said Jason Cort, who leads European product management and marketing for Sharp. "That's what our martech stack has to support."

Image: Shigeru Kobayashi – COO Executive Officer, Head of B2B, Sharp

The Scale Challenge

Sharp Europe operates 63 offices across 48 countries, supporting 11 currencies and multiple sales channels. The product portfolio spans document solutions, IT services, and professional display systems – all requiring a unified digital presence for 2,500 employees and 120,000 enterprise customers.

Six years ago, the existing martech stack "was past its sell-by date," Cort said. But a complete refresh – including CRM and ecommerce portals – meant significant investment. The business case had to be airtight.

The Right Technology and the Right Partner

The public website became the starting point: "the biggest shop window with a global audience." With 80% of the buying cycle happening online, the digital experience had to work.

Sharp needed three things: the right technology, the right partner, and the right ROI.

Drupal checked the technology boxes: enterprise scale, open source, cloud-ready, secure, with the right APIs. But technology alone wasn't enough.

"Even with the best tech in the world, we need the right partner," Cort said. "If you fail with security, there is a very high price to pay."

Sharp selected 1xINTERNET, a Diamond Drupal Certified Partner.

Results and Cost Reality

The implementation now spans 17 sites in 19 languages. Internal stakeholders are "truly delighted," particularly the marketing teams.

Traffic optimization has improved, directing consumer traffic appropriately while focusing resources on B2B journeys. The platform enables rapid A/B testing and accessibility compliance – critical for operating across European markets.

"The platform gives us the agility and flexibility we need," Cort said. "1xINTERNET is able to deliver quickly for us."

One finding surprised the team: "We've found building custom things for our needs in Drupal is more cost effective than buying an off-the-shelf solution and tailoring it to our needs."

Drupal now sits at the heart of Sharp Europe's entire martech stack, integrating with CRM, analytics, and commerce systems.

Image: Members of hte DrupalCon Nara organizing team and Sharp Corporation, including Dries Buytaert, Jason Cort and Shigeru Kobayashi, and Baddy Breidert (1xINTERNET).

Lessons for Enterprise Buyers

Cort and Shigeru Kobayashi, Co-COO Executive Officer and Head of B2B at Sharp, shared three takeaways:

1. Treat your Drupal partner as an extension of your team. Sharp works closely with 1xINTERNET as an integrated part of operations, not a vendor.
2. Plan for ongoing investment, not one-time cost. Digital infrastructure requires continuous development and optimization.
3. Don't compromise on quality, especially security. The consequences of cutting corners are too high.

"Finding the right partner is as important as the right platform," Cort said. "Drupal is absolutely the right choice. Sharp will be on the platform for many years to come."

Why Certified Partners Matter

Sharp's partnership with 1xINTERNET demonstrates the value of the Drupal Certified Partner program. DCPs have demonstrated expertise, committed to best practices, and invested in the Drupal ecosystem – exactly what enterprise buyers need when stakes are high.

For organizations evaluating Drupal, Sharp's six-year journey offers a clear data point: a €13.5 billion global business betting its digital infrastructure on open source, delivered through a certified partner.

The Drupal Association maintains a directory of Drupal Certified Partners at Drupal.org.

DrupalCon Asia continues through November 20 in Nara, Japan.

Every community has unsung heroes—people who show up, lend a hand, mentor newcomers, and make everyone around them better. In the Drupal community, we have a special way of recognizing these exceptional individuals: the Aaron Winborn Award. 

Nominations are now open for 2026. 

This isn't about code commits or issue credits as this award celebrates the human qualities that make our community truly special: service, integrity, kindness, and that rare willingness to go above and beyond.

Why This Award Matters

Aaron Winborn was more than a talented Drupal contributor - he was the embodiment of community spirit. Even with ALS, Aaron continued contributing, mentoring, and uplifting others until his passing in March 2015. Thanks to Hans Riemenschneider's suggestion and the Drupal Community Working Group's efforts, we've honored Aaron's legacy every year since, shining a spotlight on people who carry forward his spirit of generosity and commitment.

The winner receives more than recognition (though the applause at DrupalCon North America's plenary session is pretty special). They also receive a beautifully crafted physical award as well as free registration to DrupalCon North America.

Most importantly, they receive the knowledge that their work - often done quietly, without fanfare - has been seen and valued.

Who Should You Nominate?

Think about the person who:

• Welcomed you when you were new to the community and (probably) a bit overwhelmed
• Consistently makes local meetups happen, month after month
• Patiently answers simple questions in Slack channels
• Advocates for accessibility, inclusion, or community health
• Organizes, teaches, translates, or documents without seeking credit

Their impact might be local or global, technical or social, recent or sustained over years. If they've made the Drupal community better through their character and contributions, we want to hear about them.

The Timeline

Submit your nominations by Friday, January 9, 2026. A selection committee made up of Community Working Group members and past winners will review all nominations and choose this year's honoree.

Note: Current CWG Conflict Resolution Team members and previous winners are not eligible for the award.

Past winners

Join these distinguished community members who've received the Aaron Winborn Award:

• 2015: Cathy Theys
• 2016: Gábor Hojtsy
• 2017: Nikki Stevens
• 2018: Kevin Thull
• 2019: Leslie Glynn
• 2020: Baddý Breidert
• 2021: AmyJune Hineline
• 2022: Angie Byron 
• 2023: Randy Fay 
• 2024: Mike Anello
• 2025: Kristen Pol

Submit Your Nomination Today

Nominations close on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Your nomination could shine a light on someone who's been making a difference all along. Don't let this opportunity pass - recognize someone extraordinary.

Calling All Creators!

Are you a designer, artist, or craftsperson who'd love to help create a future Aaron Winborn Award? The physical awards themselves are works of art, and we're always looking for talented creators to collaborate with. Reach out to the Drupal Community Working Group - we'd love to hear from you.

Questions? Contact the Drupal Community Working Group.  

Every community has unsung heroes—people who show up, lend a hand, mentor newcomers, and make everyone around them better. In the Drupal community, we have a special way of recognizing these exceptional individuals: the Aaron Winborn Award. 

Nominations are now open for 2026. 

This isn't about code commits or issue credits as this award celebrates the human qualities that make our community truly special: service, integrity, kindness, and that rare willingness to go above and beyond.

Why This Award Matters

Aaron Winborn was more than a talented Drupal contributor - he was the embodiment of community spirit. Even with ALS, Aaron continued contributing, mentoring, and uplifting others until his passing in March 2015. Thanks to Hans Riemenschneider's suggestion and the Drupal Community Working Group's efforts, we've honored Aaron's legacy every year since, shining a spotlight on people who carry forward his spirit of generosity and commitment.

The winner receives more than recognition (though the applause at DrupalCon North America's plenary session is pretty special). They also receive a beautifully crafted physical award as well as free registration to DrupalCon North America.

Most importantly, they receive the knowledge that their work - often done quietly, without fanfare - has been seen and valued.

Who Should You Nominate?

Think about the person who:

• Welcomed you when you were new to the community and (probably) a bit overwhelmed
• Consistently makes local meetups happen, month after month
• Patiently answers simple questions in Slack channels
• Advocates for accessibility, inclusion, or community health
• Organizes, teaches, translates, or documents without seeking credit

Their impact might be local or global, technical or social, recent or sustained over years. If they've made the Drupal community better through their character and contributions, we want to hear about them.

The Timeline

Submit your nominations by Friday, January 9, 2026. A selection committee made up of Community Working Group members and past winners will review all nominations and choose this year's honoree.

Note: Current CWG Conflict Resolution Team members and previous winners are not eligible for the award.

Past winners

Join these distinguished community members who've received the Aaron Winborn Award:

• 2015: Cathy Theys
• 2016: Gábor Hojtsy
• 2017: Nikki Stevens
• 2018: Kevin Thull
• 2019: Leslie Glynn
• 2020: Baddý Breidert
• 2021: AmyJune Hineline
• 2022: Angie Byron 
• 2023: Randy Fay 
• 2024: Mike Anello
• 2025: Kristen Pol

Submit Your Nomination Today

Nominations close on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Your nomination could shine a light on someone who's been making a difference all along. Don't let this opportunity pass - recognize someone extraordinary.

Calling All Creators!

Are you a designer, artist, or craftsperson who'd love to help create a future Aaron Winborn Award? The physical awards themselves are works of art, and we're always looking for talented creators to collaborate with. Reach out to the Drupal Community Working Group - we'd love to hear from you.

Questions? Contact the Drupal Community Working Group.  

Nara, Japan – Drupal founder Dries Buytaert declared a "historic moment" for the platform at DrupalCon Asia today, pointing to four major initiatives running simultaneously that he says will transform Drupal: Drupal CMS 2.0 (launching early 2026), Drupal Canvas, site templates and marketplace, and the Drupal AI program.

"For 20 years people have been saying Drupal is too hard to build pages with. We are changing that," Dries said during a keynote Q&A with Pamela Barrone, CTO of Technocrat and Product Owner of Drupal CMS.

Each initiative has the potential to transform Drupal individually, Dries argued. Together, "the compounding of these ideas will be transformational."

Dries Buytaert and Pamela Barrone on stage in Nara, Japan. 

Drupal Canvas: Solving the 20-Year Problem

Dries said he's heard consistently from organizations large and small: "We need an easier page builder."

Drupal Canvas, the much-hyped new page builder from Acquia and built with contributions from agencies and the broader community, does exactly that.

The State of New York, with 140 Drupal websites and over 300 content creators, is already evaluating how Drupal Canvas will enable them to build pages while maintaining accessibility standards and brand compliance.

The tool balances competing needs: locking down certain elements to maintain brand consistency and accessibility, while providing flexibility for experts who need creative control.

"It actually makes building pages fun," Barrone said during the session.

AI as Competitive Advantage

Dries made a pragmatic case for AI integration, acknowledging mixed feelings in the community while arguing Drupal can't afford to ignore it:

"We can't ignore how it's changing pretty much everything we do – it's changing how people use websites, how they build websites, and how we create content."

His argument centers on fit: Drupal's structured content, versioning capabilities, and workflow management – features that have made it more complex for beginners – are exactly what AI needs to be reliable and reversible.

"For non-developers, Drupal hasn't been easy to use – AI can help fix that. It can help us overcome our weaknesses and elevate our strengths," he said. "Our competitors don't have the same structural strengths, and that makes Drupal uniquely placed."

At DrupalCon Vienna, Dries demonstrated AI generating complete landing pages from single prompts – potentially reducing what might take 300 clicks to around 30.

The Drupal AI initiative now includes 25 partner organizations contributing staff time, with 1,300 people in the Slack channel.

Site Templates to Collapse the Learning Curve

Site templates build on Drupal's recipe system, bundling modules, configuration, Drupal Canvas themes, and demo content into ready-to-use websites.

"Even an expert can take days or weeks to build a Drupal site," Dries explained. "Site templates remove that learning curve."

A marketplace on Drupal.org will let users browse and install templates for specific use cases. An MVP is expected in 2026, with 10-15 partners committed to building initial templates.

The Marketing Gap

Drupal needs to market itself against proprietary platforms with enormous marketing budgets. How this is achieved is a challenge for the open source project.

Despite packed conference sessions, Dries identified a critical challenge: "Outside, the word hasn't got out there. How do we get the message out to the millions of web developers who have an outdated view of Drupal?"

He emphasized this responsibility extends to the whole community: "We need everyone to change the mindset of millions of people around the world."

January 2026 and Beyond

When asked about the decision to start the Drupal CMS project, he acknowledged initial uncertainty: "I was nervous making this announcement 18 months ago – it's not easy to create that momentum."

His three-to-five year vision focuses entirely on growth: "Everything I'm trying to help with is all about growth. Marketing, Canvas, AI – it's all about growing Drupal."

Success metrics include increased installs, more contributors, more people in leadership roles, and sustained innovation across strategic initiatives.

"More people are contributing to Drupal than ever, especially to strategic initiatives," he said. "If we can keep it up, great things will happen."

Caption: DrupalCon Asia in Nara, Japan. Flickr image by: Jakub Piasecki, CC BY-SA 4.0

DrupalCon Asia in Nara

The conference, the first DrupalCon in Japan, reflects Drupal's growing presence in Asia-Pacific. Tim Doyle, CEO of the Drupal Association, noted that the region accounts for 32% of Drupal.org traffic, one-third of project activity, and 24% of top contributors.

Mayor Gen Nakagawa welcomed attendees with a goal to make Nara "the most Drupal friendly city in the world." Half the attendees are from Japan.

DrupalCon Asia continues through November 20.

For the full DrupalCon Asia schedule and session details, visit the official DrupalCon website.

Nara, Japan – Drupal founder Dries Buytaert declared a "historic moment" for the platform at DrupalCon Asia today, pointing to four major initiatives running simultaneously that he says will transform Drupal: Drupal CMS 2.0 (launching early 2026), Drupal Canvas, site templates and marketplace, and the Drupal AI program.

"For 20 years people have been saying Drupal is too hard to build pages with. We are changing that," Dries said during a keynote Q&A with Pamela Barrone, CTO of Technocrat and Product Owner of Drupal CMS.

Each initiative has the potential to transform Drupal individually, Dries argued. Together, "the compounding of these ideas will be transformational."

Dries Buytaert and Pamela Barrone on stage in Nara, Japan. 

Drupal Canvas: Solving the 20-Year Problem

Dries said he's heard consistently from organizations large and small: "We need an easier page builder."

Drupal Canvas, the much-hyped new page builder from Acquia and built with contributions from agencies and the broader community, does exactly that.

The State of New York, with 140 Drupal websites and over 300 content creators, is already evaluating how Drupal Canvas will enable them to build pages while maintaining accessibility standards and brand compliance.

The tool balances competing needs: locking down certain elements to maintain brand consistency and accessibility, while providing flexibility for experts who need creative control.

"It actually makes building pages fun," Barrone said during the session.

AI as Competitive Advantage

Dries made a pragmatic case for AI integration, acknowledging mixed feelings in the community while arguing Drupal can't afford to ignore it:

"We can't ignore how it's changing pretty much everything we do – it's changing how people use websites, how they build websites, and how we create content."

His argument centers on fit: Drupal's structured content, versioning capabilities, and workflow management – features that have made it more complex for beginners – are exactly what AI needs to be reliable and reversible.

"Drupal has been relatively hard to use – AI can help fix that. It can help us overcome our weaknesses and elevate our strengths," he said. "Our competitors don't have the same structural strengths, and that makes Drupal uniquely placed."

At DrupalCon Vienna, Dries demonstrated AI generating complete landing pages from single prompts – potentially reducing what might take 300 clicks to around 30.

The Drupal AI initiative now includes 25 partner organizations contributing staff time, with 1,300 people in the Slack channel.

Site Templates to Collapse the Learning Curve

Site templates build on Drupal's recipe system, bundling modules, configuration, Drupal Canvas themes, and demo content into ready-to-use websites.

"Even an expert can take days or weeks to build a Drupal site," Dries explained. "Site templates remove that learning curve."

A marketplace on Drupal.org will let users browse and install templates for specific use cases. An MVP is expected in 2026, with 10-15 partners committed to building initial templates.

The Marketing Gap

Drupal needs to market itself against proprietary platforms with enormous marketing budgets. How this is achieved is a challenge for the open source project.

Despite packed conference sessions, Dries identified a critical challenge: "Outside, the word hasn't got out there. How do we get the message out to the millions of web developers who have an outdated view of Drupal?"

He emphasized this responsibility extends to the whole community: "We need everyone to change the mindset of millions of people around the world."

January 2026 and Beyond

When asked about the decision to start the Drupal CMS project, he acknowledged initial uncertainty: "I was nervous making this announcement 18 months ago – it's not easy to create that momentum."

His three-to-five year vision focuses entirely on growth: "Everything I'm trying to help with is all about growth. Marketing, Canvas, AI – it's all about growing Drupal."

Success metrics include increased installs, more contributors, more people in leadership roles, and sustained innovation across strategic initiatives.

"More people are contributing to Drupal than ever, especially to strategic initiatives," he said. "If we can keep it up, great things will happen."

Caption: DrupalCon Asia in Nara, Japan. Flickr image by: Jakub Piasecki, CC BY-SA 4.0

DrupalCon Asia in Nara

The conference, the first DrupalCon in Japan, reflects Drupal's growing presence in Asia-Pacific. Tim Doyle, CEO of the Drupal Association, noted that the region accounts for 32% of Drupal.org traffic, one-third of project activity, and 24% of top contributors.

Mayor Gen Nakagawa welcomed attendees with a goal to make Nara "the most Drupal friendly city in the world." Half the attendees are from Japan.

DrupalCon Asia continues through November 20.

For the full DrupalCon Asia schedule and session details, visit the official DrupalCon website.

On 9 December 2025, leaders from across the globe will meet in Paris for the Drupal AI Summit, hosted within the Future of Software Technologies (FOST) conference, the world’s largest federated technology event.

The summit brings together engineers, architects, product leaders, and marketers who are putting AI to use in real systems. It explores what happens when AI meets the open-source values that built Drupal: transparency, community, and long-term thinking.

Within FOST, the Drupal AI track will host twelve focused sessions led by leaders in Drupal AI. These sessions will share lessons from real projects and outline the steps toward making Drupal the most AI-enabled open-source CMS. 

Attendees who are part of the Drupal community can access complimentary VIP tickets, each valued at €299, which include entry to 25+ co-located tech conferences at the same venue. The discussions will focus on architecture, governance, and collaboration, showing how to create AI tools that teams can trust and maintain responsibly.

View complete agenda and secure your ticket today!

Why this summit matters

AI is now part of how organizations work, publish, and communicate. The question is no longer whether to use it but how to use it well.

Through its open-source foundation, Drupal is helping teams improve publishing, accessibility, and content quality with AI. These are not experiments; they are production workflows that make everyday work faster and clearer.

Most AI systems are created quietly in the background, out of view in black boxes. Open source makes this work more transparent. It brings the process out for everyone to see and understand, so teams can see how the system behaves, adjust it with intent, and guide it with clarity.

Progress on Drupal AI has accelerated in the past year, with the Drupal community shaping it as a framework for practical features across content generation, moderation, governance, and automation. Each feature is designed with human oversight in the loop to keep controlled and responsible AI at the core.

The Paris summit brings these efforts into a wider conversation. It is a place for people who want to see AI and open systems work together, as partners in how modern software is built and maintained.

Building together

AI will continue to influence how digital experiences are created and maintained. The question is how we build it and who gets to decide.

The Drupal AI Summit is for those who believe progress should stay open and shared. It is a day for collaboration, curiosity, and honest discussion about what responsible and open AI can look like when built together.

Join us in Paris on 9 December 2025 at CNIT Forest, La Défense. Learn how Drupal and its community are shaping the next phase of AI, one that keeps people at the center of every creation.

View complete agenda and secure your ticket today!

On 9 December 2025, leaders from across the globe will meet in Paris for the Drupal AI Summit, hosted within the Future of Software Technologies (FOST) conference, the world’s largest federated technology event.

The summit brings together engineers, architects, product leaders, and marketers who are putting AI to use in real systems. It explores what happens when AI meets the open-source values that built Drupal: transparency, community, and long-term thinking.

Within FOST, the Drupal AI track will host twelve focused sessions led by leaders in Drupal AI. These sessions will share lessons from real projects and outline the steps toward making Drupal the most AI-enabled open-source CMS. 

Attendees who are part of the Drupal community can access complimentary VIP tickets, each valued at €299, which include entry to 25+ co-located tech conferences at the same venue. The discussions will focus on architecture, governance, and collaboration, showing how to create AI tools that teams can trust and maintain responsibly.

View complete agenda and secure your ticket today!

Why this summit matters

AI is now part of how organizations work, publish, and communicate. The question is no longer whether to use it but how to use it well.

Through its open-source foundation, Drupal is helping teams improve publishing, accessibility, and content quality with AI. These are not experiments; they are production workflows that make everyday work faster and clearer.

Most AI systems are created quietly in the background, out of view in black boxes. Open source makes this work more transparent. It brings the process out for everyone to see and understand, so teams can see how the system behaves, adjust it with intent, and guide it with clarity.

Progress on Drupal AI has accelerated in the past year, with the Drupal community shaping it as a framework for practical features across content generation, moderation, governance, and automation. Each feature is designed with human oversight in the loop to keep controlled and responsible AI at the core.

The Paris summit brings these efforts into a wider conversation. It is a place for people who want to see AI and open systems work together, as partners in how modern software is built and maintained.

Building together

AI will continue to influence how digital experiences are created and maintained. The question is how we build it and who gets to decide.

The Drupal AI Summit is for those who believe progress should stay open and shared. It is a day for collaboration, curiosity, and honest discussion about what responsible and open AI can look like when built together.

Join us in Paris on 9 December 2025 at CNIT Forest, La Défense. Learn how Drupal and its community are shaping the next phase of AI, one that keeps people at the center of every creation.

View complete agenda and secure your ticket today!

When the Drupal community gathers, something extraordinary happens. 

From 14 to 17 October 2025, nearly a thousand people came together at the Austria Center Vienna, Austria to celebrate open source, exchange ideas, and contribute to the future of Drupal.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 was not only a conference, it was a living example of collaboration, diversity, and innovation in action.

A Community in Numbers

This year’s event welcomed 935 registered participants, with an impressive 96.04% check-in rate.

Interest in DrupalCon Vienna built steadily through the year, with the highest number of registrations coming in June (307) and September (236),

A Truly Global Audience

DrupalCon Vienna brought together a remarkable mix of voices and perspectives.
Participants represented over 40 countries, with 85% coming from across Europe, 8% from the United States, and 7% from other regions.

The top ten countries represented were:

• United Kingdom (112)
• Germany (107)
• United States (75)
• Belgium (74)
• Austria (71)
• France (67)
• Spain (34)
• Netherlands (31)
• Sweden (26)
• Italy (24)

From Costa Rica to Kenya, from Armenia to New Zealand, attendees crossed borders, time zones, and languages to connect through one shared passion - Drupal.

New Faces and Familiar Friends

One of the most inspiring aspects of the Drupal community is its balance between newcomers and long-time contributors.

In Vienna, 28% of participants attended their first DrupalCon, while 38% had taken part in four or more DrupalCons. This mix of fresh enthusiasm and deep experience keeps the community dynamic and forward-looking.

For the first time, this year’s DrupalCon introduced Drupal in a Day, organized by Hilmar Kári Hallbjörnsson. The training session welcomed 113 learners, aged 18 to 52, highlighting the wide range of people discovering Drupal for the first time.

Attendee Background

An impressive 38% of attendees were delegated by their company to attend DrupalCon Vienna.

Attendees were mainly represented by:

• Technical users: 37%
• Technical decision-makers: 27%
• Owners or business decision-makers: 21%

In terms of expertise:

• 36% described themselves as Drupal experts
• 28% reported strong Drupal expertise

The majority of participants (53%) came from digital agencies, design, or development shops.

They represented a variety of industries, with the strongest presence from:

• Services: 31%
• Government: 16%
• Education: 11%

Powered by People

Behind the scenes, the heart of DrupalCon beats thanks to its volunteers.

A huge thank-you goes to the committees, track teams, and on-site volunteers who made the event possible.

This year, 56 on-site volunteers contributed their time and expertise, supporting session reviews, contribution mentoring, information desks, and photography. Their dedication ensured that every attendee could learn, contribute, and feel part of something bigger.

Made Possible by Our Sponsors

None of this would have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors.

• Diamond: 3
• Platinum: 4
• Gold: 8
• Silver: 6
• Module: 10
• Media: 5

Their continued investment in Drupal helps us deliver high-quality, inclusive, and impactful events that keep the open-source spirit alive.

Looking Ahead

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 reminded us that open source is more than code. It is community, creativity, and collaboration in action.

Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to making DrupalCon Vienna 2025 a success.

By generating and tricking a user into visiting a malicious URL, an attacker can perform site defacement.

The defacement is not stored and is only present when the URL has been crafted for that purpose. Only the defacement is present, so no other site content (such as branding) is rendered.

Install the latest version:

• If you are using Drupal 10.4, update to Drupal 10.4.9.
• If you are using Drupal 10.5, update to Drupal 10.5.6.
• If you are using Drupal 11.1, update to Drupal 11.1.9.
• If you are using Drupal 11.2, update to Drupal 11.2.8.

Drupal 11.0.x, Drupal 10.3.x, and below are end-of-life and do not receive security coverage. (Drupal 8 and Drupal 9 have both reached end-of-life.)

• Kevin Quillen (kevinquillen)

• Benji Fisher (benjifisher) of the Drupal Security Team
• Neil Drumm (drumm) of the Drupal Security Team
• Greg Knaddison (greggles) of the Drupal Security Team
• Lee Rowlands (larowlan) of the Drupal Security Team
• Drew Webber (mcdruid) of the Drupal Security Team
• Mingsong (mingsong), provisional member of the Drupal Security Team
• Juraj Nemec (poker10) of the Drupal Security Team
• Ra Mänd (ram4nd), provisional member of the Drupal Security Team
• Jess (xjm) of the Drupal Security Team

• catch (catch) of the Drupal Security Team
• Lee Rowlands (larowlan) of the Drupal Security Team
• Dave Long (longwave) of the Drupal Security Team
• Juraj Nemec (poker10) of the Drupal Security Team

Drupal core contains a chain of methods that is exploitable when an insecure deserialization vulnerability exists on the site. This so-called "gadget chain" presents no direct threat, but is a vector that can be used to achieve remote code execution if the application deserializes untrusted data due to another vulnerability.

It is not directly exploitable.

This issue is mitigated by the fact that in order for it to be exploitable, a separate vulnerability must be present to allow an attacker to pass unsafe input to unserialize(). There are no such known exploits in Drupal core.

Install the latest version:

• If you are using Drupal 10.4, update to Drupal 10.4.9.
• If you are using Drupal 10.5, update to Drupal 10.5.6.
• If you are using Drupal 11.1, update to Drupal 11.1.9.
• If you are using Drupal 11.2, update to Drupal 11.2.8.

Drupal 11.0.x, Drupal 10.3.x, and below are end-of-life and do not receive security coverage. (Drupal 8 and Drupal 9 have both reached end-of-life.)

• anzuukino

• Anna Kalata (akalata), provisional member of the Drupal Security Team
• catch (catch) of the Drupal Security Team
• Neil Drumm (drumm) of the Drupal Security Team
• Greg Knaddison (greggles) of the Drupal Security Team
• Lee Rowlands (larowlan) of the Drupal Security Team
• Dave Long (longwave) of the Drupal Security Team
• Drew Webber (mcdruid) of the Drupal Security Team
• Juraj Nemec (poker10) of the Drupal Security Team
• Ra Mänd (ram4nd), provisional member of the Drupal Security Team
• Jess (xjm) of the Drupal Security Team

• catch (catch) of the Drupal Security Team
• Lee Rowlands (larowlan) of the Drupal Security Team
• Dave Long (longwave) of the Drupal Security Team
• Drew Webber (mcdruid) of the Drupal Security Team
• Juraj Nemec (poker10) of the Drupal Security Team

Drupal Core has a rarely used feature, provided by an underlying library, which allows certain attributes of incoming HTTP requests to be overridden.

This functionality can be abused in a way that may cause Drupal to cache response data that it should not. This can lead to legitimate requests receiving inappropriate cached responses (cache poisoning).

This could be exploited in various ways:

• Broken rendering of some pages
• Unstyled or malformatted pages
• Adverse impacts on client-side functionality

Changes are being made in the underlying library which will mitigate this problem, but in the meantime Drupal core has been hardened to protect against this vulnerability.

Install the latest version:

• If you are using Drupal 10.4, update to Drupal 10.4.9.
• If you are using Drupal 10.5, update to Drupal 10.5.6.
• If you are using Drupal 11.1, update to Drupal 11.1.9.
• If you are using Drupal 11.2, update to Drupal 11.2.8.

Drupal 11.0.x, Drupal 10.3.x, and below are end-of-life and do not receive security coverage. (Drupal 8 and Drupal 9 have both reached end-of-life.)

• Dragos Dumitrescu (dragos-dumi)
• yasser ALLAM (inzo_)
• Nils Destoop (nils.destoop)
• Sven Decabooter (svendecabooter)
• zhero

• Alex Pott (alexpott) of the Drupal Security Team
• catch (catch) of the Drupal Security Team
• cilefen (cilefen) of the Drupal Security Team
• Jen Lampton (jenlampton), provisional member of the Drupal Security Team
• Lee Rowlands (larowlan) of the Drupal Security Team
• Dave Long (longwave) of the Drupal Security Team
• Drew Webber (mcdruid) of the Drupal Security Team
• Nils Destoop (nils.destoop)
• Juraj Nemec (poker10) of the Drupal Security Team
• Ra Mänd (ram4nd), provisional member of the Drupal Security Team
• Jess (xjm) of the Drupal Security Team

• catch (catch) of the Drupal Security Team
• Greg Knaddison (greggles) of the Drupal Security Team
• Lee Rowlands (larowlan) of the Drupal Security Team
• Dave Long (longwave) of the Drupal Security Team
• Drew Webber (mcdruid) of the Drupal Security Team
• Juraj Nemec (poker10) of the Drupal Security Team
• Jess (xjm) of the Drupal Security Team

The core system module handles downloads of private and temporary files. Contrib modules can define additional kinds of files (schemes) that may also be handled by the system module.

In some cases, files may be served with the HTTP header Cache-Control: public when they should be uncacheable. This can lead to some users getting cached versions of files with information they should not be able to access. For example, files may be cached by Varnish or a CDN.

This vulnerability is mitigated by the following:

1. Drupal must be configured to handle non-public files using a custom or contributed module providing an additional file scheme.
2. An attacker must know to request a file that has previously been
   requested by a more-privileged user, and that file must still be cached.

Install the latest version:

• If you are using Drupal 10.4, update to Drupal 10.4.9.
• If you are using Drupal 10.5, update to Drupal 10.5.6.
• If you are using Drupal 11.1, update to Drupal 11.1.9.
• If you are using Drupal 11.2, update to Drupal 11.2.8.

Drupal 11.0.x, Drupal 10.3.x, and below are end-of-life and do not receive security coverage. (Drupal 8 and Drupal 9 have both reached end-of-life.)

• Damien McKenna (damienmckenna) of the Drupal Security Team
• tame4tex

• Benji Fisher (benjifisher) of the Drupal Security Team
• catch (catch) of the Drupal Security Team
• Neil Drumm (drumm) of the Drupal Security Team
• Lee Rowlands (larowlan) of the Drupal Security Team
• Mingsong (mingsong), provisional member of the Drupal Security Team
• Mohit Aghera (mohit_aghera)
• James Gilliland (neclimdul) of the Drupal Security Team
• Juraj Nemec (poker10) of the Drupal Security Team
• Jess (xjm) of the Drupal Security Team

• catch (catch) of the Drupal Security Team
• Lee Rowlands (larowlan) of the Drupal Security Team
• Dave Long (longwave) of the Drupal Security Team
• Drew Webber (mcdruid) of the Drupal Security Team
• Juraj Nemec (poker10) of the Drupal Security Team

DrupalCamp Burkina Faso will be hosting its third event from April 24-26, 2026. Previous events have brought entrepreneurs, students, as well as government ministers and national media. This year the Camp is hoping to expand international sponsorship and recruit guest speakers who can help build the skills of the local community.

We want to invite you to participate. 

Across the African continent there is an increasingly rapid pace of digital transformation. Through our connections with communities across Africa, we're seeing governments, major industries, and growing business markets rapidly prioritize digital sovereignty and online engagement, and we see them seeking international expertise to launch and up-skill their local markets. 

I see an incredible opportunity for Drupal in Africa. We're seeing other open source projects like Typo3 and Wordpress make a concerted effort to lobby government and industry users, but Drupal has a unique advantage of strong communities in several countries across the continent already. 

~ Tim Lehnen, CTO - Drupal Association

We hope you see the potential opportunity as well. 

If you are interested in sponsorship, contact: seferiba@gmail.com

If you are interested in being a virtual guest speaker, contact: seferiba@gmail.com

DrupalCamp Burkina Faso will be hosting its third event from April 24-26, 2026. Previous events have brought entrepreneurs, students, as well as government ministers and national media. This year the Camp is hoping to expand international sponsorship and recruit guest speakers who can help build the skills of the local community.

We want to invite you to participate. 

Across the African continent there is an increasingly rapid pace of digital transformation. Through our connections with communities across Africa, we're seeing governments, major industries, and growing business markets rapidly prioritize digital sovereignty and online engagement, and we see them seeking international expertise to launch and up-skill their local markets. 

I see an incredible opportunity for Drupal in Africa. We're seeing other open source projects like Typo3 and Wordpress make a concerted effort to lobby government and industry users, but Drupal has a unique advantage of strong communities in several countries across the continent already. 

~ Tim Lehnen, CTO - Drupal Association

We hope you see the potential opportunity as well. 

If you are interested in sponsorship, contact: seferiba@gmail.com

If you are interested in being a virtual guest speaker, contact: seferiba@gmail.com

We've overhauled Drupal's industry landing pages to better showcase the real-world impact of Drupal across critical business sectors. These refreshed pages represent a new, more strategic approach to how we position Drupal for enterprise audiences.

These redesigned industry pages create focused spaces where prospects in specific industries can see Drupal solving problems they recognize—at the scale and complexity they need. Instead of generic CMS messaging, decision-makers in retail, healthcare, government, and other sectors now find pages that speak directly to their pain points, featuring case studies from organizations facing similar challenges.

What's Changed

Curated excellence
We are moving away from allowing agencies to book slots, to instead carefully selecting the best projects that demonstrate Drupal's capabilities. This means visitors see the most compelling case studies—recognized brands, innovative solutions, and clear business results that sell Drupal effectively.

Updated design and brand
The pages now reflect Drupal's updated brand and modern website design, presenting a professional, enterprise-grade appearance that matches the quality of the projects we showcase.

Industry-specific messaging
Each page features value propositions tailored to that industry's pain points, rather than generic CMS benefits. Retail pages talk about campaign velocity and Black Friday traffic. Healthcare pages address compliance and patient experiences. The messaging speaks directly to what matters in each sector.

Current Industry Coverage

The refreshed pages now cover:

• Enterprise - Multi-brand governance and Fortune 500 scale
• Government - Citizen services and public sector digital transformation
• Education - Campus platforms and academic digital experiences
• Nonprofit - Mission-driven organizations maximizing impact
• Ecommerce - Commerce-driven digital experiences
• Fintech - Financial services and secure digital banking
• Healthcare - Patient experiences and healthcare digital transformation
• Retail - Omnichannel retail and campaign velocity
• Travel & Tourism - Destination marketing and travel experiences

How We Select Case Studies

To maintain quality and support the partners who support the Drupal project, we follow a clear selection process:

DCP exclusivity
Case studies featured on industry pages come exclusively from Drupal Certified Partners. These agencies support the Drupal project and allow us to maintain Drupal.org, create resources like these pages, and invest in the ecosystem. Featuring DCP work on these pages is one way we deliver value back to our partners.

Quality and credibility
We prioritize case studies that feature:

• Well-known, trusted brands that prospects will recognize
• Innovative approaches and technical sophistication
• Clear business results and compelling transformation stories
• Projects that best demonstrate Drupal's enterprise capabilities

Diversity and representation
Within each industry vertical, we aim for:

• Geographic diversity (not all projects from one region)
• A mix of project types and challenges
• Different DCPs represented (avoiding concentration with one partner)
• Variety in organization size and complexity
   

Regular review and updates
We review these pages quarterly to ensure they showcase the best current work. However, if an exceptional case study is posted to Drupal.org between reviews, we may add it immediately. This keeps the pages fresh while ensuring we never miss an opportunity to showcase outstanding work.

Also New: Monthly "Best of Drupal" Social Campaigns

The refreshed industry pages are part of a broader commitment to consistently showcasing Drupal excellence. We've also launched a monthly "Best of Drupal" carousels on social media that highlights outstanding projects from across the community.

These monthly campaigns:

• Celebrate exceptional work from DCPs and the broader Drupal community
• Build momentum by regularly showcasing what Drupal can do
• Create shareable content that partners can amplify through their own channels
• Keep Drupal visible in social feeds where decision-makers spend time

Together, the industry pages and monthly social campaigns create a consistent drumbeat of Drupal excellence—making it easier for prospects to discover what's possible and for partners to demonstrate their expertise.

Get Involved

These pages showcase industries where we have strong case studies and proven success. To keep them fresh and expand coverage, we need:

• Quality case studies from DCPs with recognized brands and clear results
• Client quotes - We're looking for compelling testimonials from your clients—the actual site owners, CMOs, CTOs, and end users who experience Drupal daily. Quotes that speak to business impact, technical capabilities, or how Drupal solved their specific challenges add authenticity and credibility to industry pages. Submit quotes alongside your case studies or send them separately.
• Your feedback on additional verticals that should be represented

Want your work featured? Maintain your DCP status, submit compelling case studies to Drupal.org with quantifiable results, and send us powerful quotes from your clients about their Drupal experience.

Not yet a Drupal Certified Partner? Becoming a DCP supports the Drupal project, gives you access to benefits like featured placement on these industry pages, and demonstrates your commitment to the Drupal ecosystem. Learn more about becoming a DCP.

Have ideas for new verticals or feedback on current pages?
Reach out to Ryan directly (ryan.witcombe@association.drupal.org)

Drupal has always been about flexibility and control. The amazee.ai AI Provider takes that same spirit and applies it to artificial intelligence. It lets you connect a Drupal site to powerful AI models in less than two minutes. No hidden dependencies and no waiting around for credentials to propagate. All of this is free for the first 30 days so you can experiment and use recipes that require LLMs and VectorDBs, and build!

Fast, Open, and Built for Drupal

The provider installs on any Drupal site running 10.2 or higher. Once enabled, it connects you to enterprise-grade AI models and a vector database built directly into the service. There’s no need to configure an external database or manage API tokens across multiple vendors. Everything works inside your existing Drupal environment - no need to change your hosting provider.

It’s also open source and built by the Drupal community in partnership with amazee.ai. That means full transparency, data sovereignty, and no surprises about how your data is handled. You can choose processing regions in Switzerland, Germany, the US, or Australia to meet compliance needs without compromise. If you need a different region, just ask the amazee folks.

Try It Without Limits

Every new install comes with 30 days of unlimited AI tokens. That’s a full month to experiment, automate, and build without worrying about quotas. If you’re a developer contributing to Drupal AI, maintaining modules, or running trainings/workshops, you can request a developer account that gives you ongoing access at no cost.

When the trial ends, a regular account costs only $30 per month for a Pro Account, $100 per month for a Growth Account, and if you need more, amazee.ai can tailor an Enterprise account as well. It’s predictable, simple, and keeps you connected to the same infrastructure used for professional Drupal AI development.

In workshops, we’ve had participants install the provider, connect it, and build working AI features before the session break. The setup is fast enough that you spend time building, not troubleshooting. If you’re doing a talk, running a workshop, or conducting a training - reach out and we can explain how to spin up fully operational sites for you and your students in 2-3 minutes with no credit card.

Built for How the Community Works

The amazee.ai AI Provider was created to support Drupal’s open ecosystem. It’s maintained in public view, designed for collaboration, and made for people who want control over how AI runs on their sites. It works on any hosting platform, whether you’re using Acquia, Pantheon, Platform.sh, or a self-hosted stack.

It’s the easiest path yet to bring AI into Drupal without giving up data ownership or flexibility.

https://www.drupal.org/project/ai_provider_amazeeio