Let's come together to collaborate and contribute to the future of Drupal! Contribution Events are an integral part of the DrupalCon Vienna 2025 experience, happening throughout the event and leading up to a Contribution Day on Friday. Whether you're new to Drupal or an experienced developer, your unique skills and perspectives are invaluable.
Whether you're passionate about organizing events, designing user interfaces, translating text, writing documentation, reviewing contributions, finding bugs, or writing code, there's a place for you to make an impact. Regardless of your expertise or level of experience, everyone is welcome to participate.
Who should come?
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels to engage in various tasks, including designing user interfaces, translating text, writing documentation, reviewing contributions, identifying bugs, and of course: coding. Mentors are available to guide newcomers as well as anyone who would just like some guidance, ensuring an inclusive environment for everyone. By contributing, not only are you actively learning new skills, but you also play a vital role in Drupal's growth and receive recognition through the issue credit system.
Why contribute?
Contribution is vital to Drupal's growth, offering valuable opportunities to engage in the development of Drupal itself:
- Skill development: Engage in real-world projects to enhance your technical abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Community engagement: Collaborate with a global network of professionals, expanding your connections within the Drupal ecosystem.
- Professional recognition: Earn contribution credits for yourself and your organization that acknowledge your efforts, boosting your professional profile.
Do I need to register for DrupalCon to attend a contribution event?
Join us at DrupalCon for a series of exciting contribution events! While all events are free to attend, please note that only the Contribution Day is accessible to those without a DrupalCon ticket due to security and logistical reasons. If you're already registered for DrupalCon Vienna 2025, there's no need for additional registration; Contribution Day is already included in your ticket.
For those without a DrupalCon ticket who wish to participate on Friday, please ensure you pre-register ideally until 14 September 2025.
What to bring?
- Your enthusiasm for Drupal contribution.
- Feel free to bring your laptop if you wish, although not all contribution methods require one. We encourage pairing up for collaborative efforts!
How to Get Started
- Watch the video playlist at bit.ly/drupal-contribute and read the Contributor Guide
- Find a task: Visit the Contributor Guide's Find a Task page to discover tasks that match your interests and skills.
- Connect with other contributors on Slack in the #contribute or #first-contribution channels to find other ways to contribute.
- Attend an event: Participate in contribution events at DrupalCon Vienna to collaborate with others and make meaningful contributions.
- Connect with mentors: At DrupalCon Vienna, mentors are ready to help you make your first contribution. You can attend a “First-Time Contribution Workshop”, and follow guidance from experienced contributors and mentors.
For who?
If you're new to the process and unsure where to start or what tools to use for contributing to Drupal, the First-Time Contributor Workshops are designed just for you. The mentors will be there to help you with your first contribution and setting your development environment if needed.
What to expect?
You will get up to speed with the following community tools: Drupal.org, issue queues, communication channels, and if needed, installing Drupal 8 or 9 locally. The mentors will be there to help you with your first contribution and setting your development environment if needed, so you can get you ready to tackle real issues. Many people will be new to contributing and different opportunities arise based on experience level.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (Room BoF 4): 14:45 - 15:30
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (Room BoF 4): 15:00 - 15:45
Friday, October 17, 2025: 9:00-12:30
Who is it for?
The Mentored Contribution is for those who are already familiar with the tools we use, such as the issue queue, but still could use help choosing issues and navigating the process.
What to expect?
You will learn while helping to improve Drupal! Plenty of mentors will be available to help you get started. If you are (almost) new to contribution, this is a great place for you after you have completed the First-Time Contribution Workshop.
Who is it for?
If you have experience with Drupal issues and may have already chosen a team or topic, then General Contribution is for you.
What to expect?
You can join one of the many groups, including: Drupal 9, migrate, media, frontend, Promote Drupal and more. Stay tuned for the list of topics. General Contribution does not have formal mentoring available, but if you have questions, there are many friendly people to help or work with you - collaboration is the idea!
General contribution happens every day of the conference and during Friday Contribution Day:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025: 09:30-18:00
Wednesday, October 15, 2025: 09:00-18:00
Thursday, October 16, 2025: 09:00-18:00
Friday, October 17, 2025: 09:00-18:00
