BARCELONA, Spain, 25 September 2024 — This September, the digital world witnessed a groundbreaking moment at DrupalCon Europe in Barcelona ( 23-27 September), as Dries Buytaert, the visionary founder of Drupal, unveils a preview of Drupal CMS in his landmark 40th Driesnote address. This launch isn't just an announcement; We're standing at the threshold of a new era in the Drupal story, marking the most significant evolution since its birth in 2001.
Drupal CMS leverages existing enterprise-grade security and scalability paired with the adoption of AI abilities and revolutionizing user experience with Experience Builder, all wrapped in an easy-to-use interface that any skill level can use.
“The product strategy is for Drupal CMS to be the gold standard for no-code website building,” said Dries Buytaert, Drupal Founder and Project Lead. “Our goal is to empower non-technical users like digital marketers, content creators, and site-builders to create exceptional digital experiences without requiring developers… We are not abandoning Drupal Core, developers, or enterprise users. Drupal CMS is built on Drupal Core, so we need to make sure Drupal Core does well. The way to think about Drupal CMS is a product or strategy that compliments what we already do.”
Drupal CMS: The Future Unveils in Early 2025
Imagine a world where the Enterprise-class power of Drupal is not just for the technically adept but is accessible to everyone. This is the reality Drupal CMS brings to the table. Tailor-made to empower marketers, web designers, and organizations, the preconfigured options are the key to effortlessly crafting and managing websites that stand out.
Why Drupal CMS is a Game-Changer
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Smart Defaults and Pre-Built Solutions: Out-of-the-box readiness meets customizable solutions—whether for corporate sites, blogs, or marketing platforms, enriched with advanced site-building capabilities.
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Seamless Onboarding: The intuitive install process is like having a guide, helping you cherry-pick the features your project needs.
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AI-Powered Efficiency: With cutting-edge AI tools such as A.I. site migration and alt text creation, site building accelerates as you edit content types, set up fields, craft taxonomies, and more—with AI agents transparently handling various website actions.
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Advanced SEO: Site builders can easily use powerful SEO features such as sitemaps, focus keywords, metatags, and more with minimal effort
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Open-Source Power: Drupal CMS thrives on open-source collaboration, harnessing the collective innovation of a global community. Fully customizable and endless extensions prevent vendor lock-in.
Ready to Dive In?
Curious minds can explore a demo in the Driesnote today —experience the future of web building firsthand. And stay tuned: the official launch is set for 15 January 2025, with even more innovations on the horizon.
A Responsible Approach to AI
In line with Drupal's open web manifesto, a responsible AI policy ensures every AI feature in Drupal CMS is crafted with ethical considerations at its core—because innovation should go hand-in-hand with integrity.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we step into the future with Drupal CMS—where imagination meets innovation, and building websites will never be the same.
For a closer look at Dries's presentation and to explore Drupal CMS, watch his full Driesnote.
About DrupalCon
DrupalCon is the flagship event for the global Drupal community, bringing together thousands of developers, designers, marketers, and business leaders to connect, learn, and share knowledge about Drupal. Held in various cities around the world, DrupalCon features keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities that highlight the latest innovations in the Drupal ecosystem.
About Dries Buytaert
Belgium-born Drupal founder Dries Buytaert is a pioneer in the Open Source web publishing and digital experience platform space. He is the Founder of Drupal, the Open Source software for building websites and digital experiences. Drupal is one of the largest and most active Open Source projects in the world. Dries has been working on Drupal for more than two decades and continues to lead the project today as Drupal's Project Lead.