DrupalCon Vienna 2025: A Celebration of Open Source and Community Impact

When the Drupal community gathers, something extraordinary happens. 

From 14 to 17 October 2025, nearly a thousand people came together at the Austria Center Vienna, Austria to celebrate open source, exchange ideas, and contribute to the future of Drupal.

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 was not only a conference, it was a living example of collaboration, diversity, and innovation in action.

Group Photo

 

A Community in Numbers

This year’s event welcomed 935 registered participants, with an impressive 96.04% check-in rate.

Interest in DrupalCon Vienna built steadily through the year, with the highest number of registrations coming in June (307) and September (236),

A Truly Global Audience

DrupalCon Vienna brought together a remarkable mix of voices and perspectives.
Participants represented over 40 countries, with 85% coming from across Europe, 8% from the United States, and 7% from other regions.

The top ten countries represented were:

  • United Kingdom (112)
  • Germany (107)
  • United States (75)
  • Belgium (74)
  • Austria (71)
  • France (67)
  • Spain (34)
  • Netherlands (31)
  • Sweden (26)
  • Italy (24)

From Costa Rica to Kenya, from Armenia to New Zealand, attendees crossed borders, time zones, and languages to connect through one shared passion - Drupal.

Countries chart

 

New Faces and Familiar Friends

One of the most inspiring aspects of the Drupal community is its balance between newcomers and long-time contributors.

In Vienna, 28% of participants attended their first DrupalCon, while 38% had taken part in four or more DrupalCons. This mix of fresh enthusiasm and deep experience keeps the community dynamic and forward-looking.

For the first time, this year’s DrupalCon introduced Drupal in a Day, organized by Hilmar Kári Hallbjörnsson. The training session welcomed 113 learners, aged 18 to 52, highlighting the wide range of people discovering Drupal for the first time.

Attendee Background

An impressive 38% of attendees were delegated by their company to attend DrupalCon Vienna.

Attendees were mainly represented by:

  • Technical users: 37%
  • Technical decision-makers: 27%
  • Owners or business decision-makers: 21%

In terms of expertise:

  • 36% described themselves as Drupal experts
  • 28% reported strong Drupal expertise

The majority of participants (53%) came from digital agencies, design, or development shops.

They represented a variety of industries, with the strongest presence from:

  • Services: 31%
  • Government: 16%
  • Education: 11%

Powered by People

Behind the scenes, the heart of DrupalCon beats thanks to its volunteers.

A huge thank-you goes to the committees, track teams, and on-site volunteers who made the event possible.

This year, 56 on-site volunteers contributed their time and expertise, supporting session reviews, contribution mentoring, information desks, and photography. Their dedication ensured that every attendee could learn, contribute, and feel part of something bigger.

Made Possible by Our Sponsors

None of this would have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors.

  • Diamond: 3
  • Platinum: 4
  • Gold: 8
  • Silver: 6
  • Module: 10
  • Media: 5

Their continued investment in Drupal helps us deliver high-quality, inclusive, and impactful events that keep the open-source spirit alive.

Looking Ahead

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 reminded us that open source is more than code. It is community, creativity, and collaboration in action.

Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to making DrupalCon Vienna 2025 a success.