AI is rapidly changing how developers build applications, manage content, automate workflows, and create new digital experiences. As Drupal, PHP, and the broader open web ecosystem evolve, developers need practical ways to understand and apply these technologies.
Drupal developers, architects, and technical leaders share many of the same questions: how to integrate AI responsibly, where it can improve existing workflows, and how to move from experimentation to reliable production solutions.
This dedicated AI Dev Summit creates a focused space to gain practical insight, explore real-world use cases, and connect with open-source innovators building AI-enabled solutions across Drupal and modern web development.
Matthew Saunders is an AI Ambassador at amazee.io and a long-time Drupal leader with two decades of contribution. He helps organizations adopt practical, secure AI within Drupal, with a focus on data sovereignty, enterprise delivery, and neuro-inclusive design.
I’m Shibin Das, an Indian-born engineer turned software enthusiast with a passion for crafting innovative solutions and contributing to the world of open source. I work with cross-functional teams at the intersection of UX, Product, and Engineering to improve how digital products move from idea to delivery.
Martin Anderson-Clutz is a Drupal specialist and web professional based in London, Ontario, with a background in design and nearly two decades of Drupal experience. He is a speaker, module maintainer, and podcast contributor focused on making Drupal and AI more human-centred and practical.
Jürgen Haas is the founder and CEO of LakeDrops, a Drupal agency specializing in no-code automation through the ECA module. A Drupal contributor since 2005 and ECA’s lead developer, he helps site builders create complex workflows without custom code. He now explores how AI agents can accelerate Drupal development, combining deep technical expertise with practical agency and business experience.
With 19 years of experience across Drupal and open-source communities, he has contributed as a maintainer, community leader, Drupal Association board member, and international speaker. At GitLab, he leads DevRel Engineering and Programs, making contribution easier and more rewarding. His current focus is loop engineering: designing AI systems with persistent memory, clear guardrails, and integrated review workflows, including Paul, an open-source AI chief of staff.
Mike Anello (@ultimike) is co-founder and lead instructor at DrupalEasy, a Drupal training and consulting firm. With more than 20 years of Drupal experience, he has trained developers, maintained contrib modules, and spoken regularly at DrupalCon and regional camps. He also hosts the DrupalEasy Show & Tell series and serves as Treasurer of the DDEV Foundation, with a focus on practical, hands-on Drupal and AI training.
Luca Lusso is a Drupal developer with more than 15 years of experience, working as a consultant on some of Italy’s largest Drupal websites. He has also taught Drupal to teams ranging from universities to major system integrators. An active open-source contributor, Luca maintains modules including WebProfiler and Monolog and regularly speaks at DrupalCon and Drupal Developer Days.
A co-maintainer of the Drupal AI module, he works across PHP, JavaScript, and Python to build AI integrations, automation engines, and production-ready applications. His experience includes platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, Azure, AWS Bedrock, ElevenLabs, and Deepgram, as well as AI solutions deployed by Fortune 500 companies.
Michael Schmid, also known as “Schnitzel,” is the founder and Head of Technology at amazee.io. A lifelong technology enthusiast, his experience spans software development, technical leadership, and service as a First Lieutenant in the Swiss military. Today, he combines hands-on engineering expertise with leadership and a deep curiosity about how technology works.
Sam Zwaaij and Jordy work at Synetic, helping organizations build and evolve complex digital platforms with Drupal at the core. Together, they bring more than 25 years of experience across architecture, engineering, strategy, AI, and product development. Jordy focuses on scalable Drupal solutions, while Sam connects technology and business to turn innovation into practical value. Together, they explore how AI is changing the way Drupal applications are built and maintained.
Registration
8:00 - 8:45
Introduction and Welcome
8:45 - 9:00 | Matthew Saunders
Humans and AI Agents, One Contribution Loop
9:00 - 9:30 | Nick Veenhof | Coding with AI
Pluto: Infrastructure for AI-Native Development
9:30 - 10:00 | Sam Zwaaij, Jordy Vleugel, Michael Schmid | Coding with AI
FlowDrop in Production: Observable, Async, Cost-Controlled Agentic Workflows for Drupal
10:00 - 10:30 | Shibin Dhas | AI in the Framework
From Developer to Code Director: Strategic AI Acceleration for Drupal
10:30 - 11:00 | Martin Anderson-Clutz | Coding with AI
Your AI Decisions Are Creating Risk: What Agency and Business Leaders Need to Own Now
11:30 - 12:00 | Matthew Saunders | AI in Drupal & Sitebuilding
Context as a Platform: From Configuration to Custom Integrations
13:30 - 14:00 | Marcus Johanssen | AI in Drupal & Sitebuilding
Guardrails and control
14:00 - 14:30 | Luca Lusso | AI in Drupal & Sitebuilding
Giving authors before-the-save power with AI-powered Field widget actions
14:30 - 15:00 | Mike Anello | AI in Drupal & Sitebuilding
Operationalizing AI Safely in Enterprise Workflows - Without Custom Code Everywhere
15:30 - 16:00 | Jurgen Haas | AI in Drupal & Sitebuilding
Breakouts into topic tables
16:00 - 17:00 | All
