DrupalCamp Delhi Returns After 6 Years: Here’s What to Expect  

“After the COVID period, this marks the first time the camp is returning to Delhi. Over the years, the camp and the local community have evolved significantly through their impact and related initiatives. Now, it will be interesting to see what new momentum and opportunities this year’s camp brings to the Drupal community."

After nearly six years, the much-anticipated DrupalCamp Delhi 2026 is finally returning, bringing renewed energy and excitement to the Drupal community.

Known as one of the largest Drupal gatherings in the country, the event serves as a vibrant platform where technology leaders, developers, designers, marketers, and business professionals come together to explore the evolving possibilities of the open-source ecosystem.

This year’s event will take place from 14 to 15 March, 9 AM to 6 PM IST at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, welcoming attendees for two days of engaging discussions, technical sessions, and community interactions.

Over the weekend, participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, explore practical use cases, and connect with peers across the Drupal ecosystem.

A Look Back at DrupalCamp Delhi’s Legacy

Over the years, DrupalCamp Delhi has played a significant role in shaping and strengthening the Drupal community in India.

The camp has served as a collaborative platform where developers, agencies, businesses, and open-source enthusiasts come together to exchange ideas and share knowledge, with contributions from community members like Manjit Singh helping drive the growth of the Drupal ecosystem.

“Drupal is here to stay, and it is only getting bigger with the scale of engagements we are seeing. Our wish is for India to choose to lead.” - Drupal India Association

Here’s a quick glimpse of what the previous DrupalCamp Delhi featured:

1. Keynote Sessions: Thought-provoking discussions around Drupal’s talent ecosystem, community culture, and the value Drupal brings to organizations and developers.
2. Insightful Technical Sessions: Experts sharing practical experiences, innovative ideas, and real-world Drupal implementations.
3. Code Sprint: Collaborative contribution sessions where developers worked together to improve Drupal projects and modules.
4. Workshops: Hands-on learning experiences designed to help attendees deepen their Drupal knowledge and technical skills.
5. Sponsor Booths & Networking: Opportunities for attendees to connect with agencies, partners, and fellow community members.
6. Community After-Party: A social gathering where conversations continued beyond the sessions, and the community celebrated together.

These elements have always defined the spirit of DrupalCamp Delhi, with its return after nearly six years, the event is set to reignite that same collaborative energy and bring the Drupal community together once again.

What DrupalCamp Delhi 2026 Is All About?

DrupalCamp Delhi 2026 is structured around sessions, workshops, and open discussions that highlight real Drupal challenges, practical solutions, and evolving ideas within the community.

Here’s what the event will focus on:

1. Agency, Business, Leadership & Case Studies Track: Focused on the strategic side of Drupal, covering topics like scaling teams, managing clients, and learning from real-world Drupal implementations.
2. Drupal CMS, Site Building & Development Track: Designed for developers and site builders, this track explores Drupal CMS capabilities, custom development, best practices, and scalable architectures.
3. InfoSec, DevOps & Performance Track: Sessions centered around Drupal security, infrastructure, DevOps practices, and performance optimization.
4. Keynote on the Future of Drupal & AI: A keynote by James Abrahams discussing the current state and future possibilities of AI within Drupal.
5. Fireside Chat: AI, Automation, and the Future of Work, What Changes (and What Doesn’t), A keynote conversation with Jacob Singh, Founder of SingOneSong and former CTO of Blinkit, exploring how AI and automation are shaping the future of work and what aspects of technology and leadership remain constant.
6. Drupal in a Day Workshop: A beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop aimed at students and newcomers interested in learning the basics of Drupal and exploring open-source careers.

OpenSense Labs at DrupalCamp Delhi 2026

As a long-time contributor to the Drupal ecosystem, OpenSense Labs continues to actively support community initiatives and events that drive collaboration and innovation.

At DrupalCamp Delhi 2026, OpenSense Labs is proud to be supporting the event as a Lanyard Sponsor, further strengthening its commitment to the Drupal community.

Along with sponsorship, several team members from OpenSense Labs will also be sharing their expertise through dedicated sessions during the camp:

1. Design System Integration (Figma → SDC → Canvas)

 “Learn how to transform Figma design components into reusable Single Directory Components (SDC) and bring them to life in Drupal Canvas. This session explores a streamlined workflow that bridges design and development for scalable, component-driven Drupal projects.” - Praversh Poonia

2. From Dockerfile to Live Drupal – Deploying Containers on Azure App Service

“The session includes a demo showing a Drupal container being deployed end-to-end on Azure App Service. Attendees will be pointed to a public GitHub repository containing the reference Dockerfile, GitHub Actions workflow, and architecture diagram for immediate use after the session.” - Rishabh Bhardwaj

3. Breaking Free from Cron: Asynchronous AI Agent Processing in Drupal with Symfony Messenger

“This session will explore why synchronous processes often fail in complex workflows and how asynchronous approaches can solve these challenges, especially for AI workloads. It will compare Drupal’s Queue API with Symfony Messenger and demonstrate how to implement Symfony Messenger in Drupal.

Also, how to configure retry strategies and error handling, deploy background workers using Supervisor, scale systems horizontally by adding workers, and evaluate the ROI of implementing asynchronous infrastructure.” - Harivansh Sharma

 

Through these sessions, the OpenSense Labs team will share practical insights, technical learnings, and real-world experiences from Drupal projects, continuing their tradition of contributing to and supporting the global Drupal community.

Why This Event Matters for the Drupal Ecosystem?

While Drupalcons, meetups, and community events all play a role in knowledge sharing, DrupalCamps hold a distinct place within the Drupal ecosystem. They strike a balance between the structured depth of conferences and the open community-driven spirit of meetups. Events like DrupalCamp Delhi 2026 make the experience both insightful and accessible for participants at different stages of their Drupal journey.

1. Community-Led, Not Commercially Driven: Unlike large industry conferences that are often vendor-led, DrupalCamps are organized by community members and contributors, keeping the focus on open knowledge sharing rather than promotion.
2. A Bridge Between Meetups and Global Conferences: It sits between small local meetups and large international events, offering deeper technical sessions and workshops while still maintaining an informal, community-first atmosphere.
3. Direct Contribution to the Project: Many Camps include activities like contribution sessions or code sprints where attendees actively work on improving Drupal modules, documentation, or core features.
4. Accessible Learning for All Levels: Camps typically feature a mix of beginner-friendly workshops, advanced technical sessions, and strategic discussions, making them valuable for both newcomers and experienced professionals.
5. Stronger Local Community Building: Because they are regionally organized, DrupalCamps help strengthen local Drupal communities by connecting developers, agencies, students, and organizations within the same ecosystem.

What truly sets DrupalCamps apart is their ability to transform community interaction into tangible progress for the Drupal project and the people building with it.

Final Thoughts

The return of DrupalCamp Delhi 2026 marks an exciting moment for the Drupal community in Delhi.

Beyond the sessions and workshops, the camp represents a rare opportunity for the people in Delhi to engage directly with contributors, learn from real-world experiences, and connect with professionals who are actively shaping the future of Drupal.

For developers, it offers deep technical insights and opportunities to collaborate with fellow contributors.  

For agencies and business leaders, it provides valuable perspectives on building scalable digital experiences and managing Drupal-driven projects.  

And for students or newcomers, initiatives like Drupal in a Day open the door to exploring the broader world of open-source technology.  

If you’re looking to learn, connect, and contribute, DrupalCamp Delhi 2026 is an event you won’t want to miss. 

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