The Drop Times: DrupalCon Atlanta Wraps Up: What’s Next for Drupal

Now that the lanyards are packed and the Slack threads have cooled off, it's worth asking-what actually mattered at DrupalCon Atlanta?

From a layman's point of view, one of the most practical announcements was the launch of a new desktop installer for Drupal CMS. It quietly lowers the barrier for new users by removing the friction of local setup-something long overdue. The pre-beta of Experience Builder was another key moment, revealing Drupal's low-code future. While still in early shape, it signals a shift toward visual control and editor-friendly workflows. The power of AI Agents was also showcased once more-automating tasks like site building and content migration and hinting at where productivity could be headed.

From CKEditor 5 updates to Recipe-based site building, sessions focused on simplifying what's traditionally been complex. Governance in multi-site operations and documentation initiatives also got thoughtful attention-showing how Drupal is working to scale both technically and organizationally. The conversations weren't just about code; they were about coordination.

Dries Buytaert's keynote (the DriesNote) cut to the core of the issue: power is no longer enough-Drupal has to get easier to use. The message wasn't hand-wavy optimism but grounded in the need for better onboarding, cleaner UX, and broader accessibility. Drupal CMS 2.0 and Experience Builder 1.0 are both expected by DrupalCon Vienna in October 2025, setting a clear timeline for that next step forward.

Add to that the announcement of future DrupalCons-Asia in November 2025 at Nara Japan, and North America in March 2026 at Chicago, US-and it's clear the community is thinking ahead. The roadmap isn't just about features; it's about focus. Now it's on all of us to keep that momentum moving.

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