DrupalCon Vienna 2025: Join the Contribution Sprints and Make a Difference
One of the most unique and rewarding aspects of DrupalCon Vienna 2025 isn't just the sessions, keynotes, or networking opportunities. It's the contribution of sprints. These collaborative events are where real innovation happens: where ideas become modules, bugs get fixed, documentation is improved, and the Drupal project moves forward one line of code, one test case, one translation at a time.
Whether you're a seasoned developer, a site builder, a designer, or brand new to Drupal, you can contribute. Contribution sprints are open, inclusive, and designed to empower everyone to make an impact.
What Are Contribution Sprints?
Contribution sprints are focused, collaborative working sessions where attendees contribute directly to Drupal core, contributed modules, themes, documentation, and initiative roadmaps. It’s where Drupal grows not just through planning, but through action.
Sprints at DrupalCon Vienna include:
- First-time contributor workshops
- Mentored sprints with core contributors
- Unstructured sprints for those already familiar with the process
Whether you're fixing bugs, reviewing patches, translating interface strings, or updating documentation, sprints are the most hands-on way to give back to the project.
You Don’t Have to Be a Coder
One of the biggest myths in open source is that you must be a developer to contribute. At DrupalCon Vienna 2025, we welcome non-coders too!
You can contribute by:
- Testing and reviewing patches
- Updating documentation and tutorials
- Designing UI components
- Helping with accessibility audits
- Translating Drupal into new languages
- Reporting and triaging issues
Whatever your skill set, there’s a space for you in the contribution room and mentors ready to guide you.
Why You Should Join a Sprint
Contribution sprints are more than just collaborative work and they’re a chance to connect with the community, learn from the best, and leave your mark on the Drupal ecosystem. Here’s why it matters:
- Grow your skills by working on real-world challenges
- Collaborate with core committers and initiative leads
- Build your profile in the community and on Drupal.org
- Help shape the future of Drupal with direct contributions
- Earn contribution credits and recognitions
Whether it’s your first contribution or your hundredth, you’ll leave the sprint with more knowledge, more connections, and the satisfaction of giving back.
How to Get Involved
DrupalCon Vienna will feature sprints throughout the event, with a dedicated Sprint Day . To get started:
- Join the First-Time Contributor Workshop, a perfect introduction to the tools, processes, and people involved.
- Find a mentored table focused on a core initiative or area you care about.
- Use your laptop, your curiosity, and your passion to make a difference.
Everything from Git commands to issue queues will be explained and you’ll have experienced contributors by your side the whole time.
Make a Global Impact
Drupal is built by thousands of people from around the world. By joining the sprints at DrupalCon Vienna 2025, you become part of that legacy. You’ll contribute not just to code, but to a platform that powers education, government, nonprofits, commerce, and digital experiences globally.
Be Part of the Build
This is your chance to step beyond the audience and step into the community. Whether you’re contributing a patch, reporting a bug, or simply helping someone get started, you’re shaping Drupal’s future.
So bring your laptop. Bring your curiosity. Bring your voice.
Join the DrupalCon Vienna contribution sprints and make a difference.
Mark Your Calendars
🗓️ Dates: October 14–17, 2025
📍 Location: Austria Center Vienna, Vienna, Austria
🌐 Official Website & Registration: https://events.drupal.org/vienna2025/registration-information
🐦 Follow the buzz: #DrupalConVienna #DrupalCon2025
Stay Tuned!
This blog is just the beginning. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing:
- Technical spotlights on Drupal CMS features
- Speaker highlights and session previews
- Tips for first-time technical attendees and contributors
So bookmark this space, and get ready to experience DrupalCon Vienna 2025 like never before.
Are you coming? Let’s connect!
Technical Lead
WSO2
