Are you excited about Drupal's path? The YouTube channel of DrupalSouth has published Dries Buytaert's Keynote presentation at DrupalSouth Sydney 2024, the annual DrupalCamp of Australia and New Zealand. In it, the Drupal founder and Project Lead talked extensively about Drupal's future. The video is now available to the public. 

In his keynote, Dries elucidated the project's evolution from its inception to the present and paved the way for its future trajectory. He reflected on Drupal's humble beginnings, emphasizing its metamorphosis from a personal endeavor into a globally impactful open-source project.

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Highlighting Drupal's current standing, Dries underscores the platform's remarkable presence, powering 1 in 30 websites worldwide and a noteworthy 1 in 8 enterprise websites. He accentuates Drupal's association with diverse renowned brands and institutions, solidifying its position at the forefront of web development. He delves into Drupal's alignment with the concept of the open web, advocating for freedom, decentralization, inclusion, and participation. He discusses the strategic shift towards empowering ambitious builders, seeking to foster wider adoption and engagement within the Drupal community.

Furthermore, the keynote sheds light on upcoming innovations such as the automatic updates feature, simplification of core development processes, and initiatives like Project Browser to enhance user experience. Dries emphasizes the significance of marketing in attracting new users and promoting philanthropic efforts to raise funds to drive innovation and growth. Acknowledging the pivotal role of community engagement, Dries urges participation in code sprints and encourages agencies to become certified partners, recognizing the impact of their contributions.

Dries Buytaert's keynote speech encapsulates Drupal's evolution, strategic focus on empowering site builders, and commitment to enhancing user experience and community engagement. The event's attendees are inspired to witness Drupal's transformative impact and are galvanized to foster its growth across the open web.