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Mark your calendars. MidCamp is returning April 27-29, 2027!

We are excited to officially announce the dates for the next MidCamp, the Midwest's community-driven event for designers, developers, strategists, content creators, marketers, project managers, and open source enthusiasts.

After another incredible year of learning, collaboration, and community, we are already looking ahead to what comes next. And yes, as announced during closing remarks, MidCamp will be returning to DePaul next year just in time for Norah Schrum's birthday, which feels like the perfect excuse to gather this community again. MidCamp 2027 will once again bring together people from across Chicago, the Midwest, and beyond for several days of connection, practical learning, hallway conversations, contribution, and the kind of idea-sharing that keeps open source communities thriving.

Whether you are a longtime MidCamp regular or considering your first trip, MidCamp is built to be welcoming, approachable, and full of opportunities to learn from one another.

What to expect as planning gets underway:

• Engaging sessions from community speakers
• Hands-on training and learning opportunities
• Contribution and collaboration time
• Social events to reconnect with friends and meet new faces
• Community-focused experiences that reflect the spirit of MidCamp

Our organizing team is just getting started, and there will be many ways to get involved in the months ahead, from volunteering and sponsoring to submitting sessions and helping shape the event.

As was said during closing remarks: bringing value to others is the best gift, and this community proves that year after year.

For now, the most important thing to do is simple: save the date, bring your friends, and plan to be part of it.

Missing MidCamp already? You can relive this year's sessions by watching the recordings on our MidCamp 2026 YouTube playlist while we get planning underway for next year.

More details will be shared on the MidCamp 2027 event page as planning progresses.

We cannot wait to do it all again with this amazing community.

16 May 2026 5:50pm GMT

Apex AI 2.0 introduces a provider orchestration layer for Drupal's AI ecosystem, adding routing, observability, audit logging, and governance controls to deployments built on the Drupal AI module. The release supports nine AI providers and more than 24 models, and introduces middleware pipelines, GDPR-related tooling, MCP integration, and operational monitoring features for organisations managing AI-assisted workflows in Drupal.

15 May 2026 1:01pm GMT

Today Acquia announced something I'm really proud of. We're calling it the Acquia Fair Trade Initiative.

When an Acquia partner closes a deal, 2% of that deal flows directly to the Drupal Association, credited in the partner's name, to fund Drupal's infrastructure and long-term growth.

Imagine an Acquia partner closes a $100,000 Drupal deal with Acquia. $2,000 goes to the Drupal Association, attributed to that partner. The 2% comes from Acquia, not from partner margins, so the partner keeps their full revenue and incentives.

The donation is publicly attributed in the Acquia Partner Portal and counts toward the partner's standing in the Drupal Association's Certified Partner Program. It is recognized as financial support for the Drupal Association, separate from non-financial contributions like code, case studies, or community participation.

Most of all, I like that this program is structural. It is not a one-time gift or sponsorship campaign. It is built into the economics of Acquia's partner program, so Drupal's funding grows automatically as Acquia and its partners grow.

Too often, funding for Open Source projects depends on periodic fundraising or individual goodwill. That can work, but it rarely scales in a predictable way.

Open Source sustainability works best when incentives align. With the Fair Trade Initiative, the Drupal Association receives more predictable funding, partners receive recognition through the Drupal Association's Certified Partner Program, and Acquia invests in the long-term health of the Drupal ecosystem its business depends on. And yes, this also creates more incentive for partners to work with Acquia on Drupal projects. Drupal wins, Acquia's partners win, and Acquia wins too. That is what incentive alignment looks like.

I set a reminder for myself to report back in a year, maybe sooner. I'm curious to see what this model can become.

14 May 2026 9:12pm GMT