Sessions

The following are all submitted/proposed sessions. These are subject to change.

Mastering CSS - A developer's approach to sustainable styles

Front-End Development & Web Design

Tips, tricks, methods, and advice for writing sustainable and modern CSS.

Mastering Graupl: Dynamic Component Styling and Selection in Drupal

Front-End Development & Web Design

Discover the power of the Graupl module and how it streamlines your Drupal theming workflow. This session will explore the flexibility of custom CSS properties and the magic of selectively using components when and where you need them. Whether you're a seasoned themer or just getting started, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how Graupl enhances design consistency and efficiency in your projects.

Mastering Webform Validation in Drupal: Custom Scripts & Best Practices

Steven Dagenais

Drupal Webforms offer powerful validation capabilities, allowing you to ensure data accuracy and improve user experience. In this session, we'll explore the flexibility of Webform validation, from built-in options to custom validation scripts. Learn how to apply validation at both the field and form levels, enforce complex rules, and enhance form reliability. Whether you're a site builder or developer, this session will equip you with practical techniques to take your Webform validation to the next level.

Meet the new GC-Drupal initiative and Government of Canada Design System

Business and Strategy

Get a full introduction of the new GC-Drupal initiative which integrates the upcoming Government of Canada WebComponent-based CDS Design System, and how it leverages Drupal Core 10.3 with Single Directory Components. What does this mean for WxT (wet-boew), and how to plan a staged transition or hybrid. Session will also include an API Headless NextJS sample progressive decoupled demonstration.

Next Js and Storybook with Drupal

Front-End Development & Web Design

We will learn how to integrate NextJs with storybook and Drupal. With a full fledged application any newbie can create a boiler plate and start developing the Next Js application with Drupal as it's Backend provider. Learning objectives include - 1) Applying the knowledge of integrating Next JS with Drupal. 2) Mapping integration of storybook with NextJs. 3) Creating a boilerplate by ourselves to start along creating a decoupled application.

Openai / ChatGPT integration into Drupal

Lets talk AI. How it works, how we can integrate it with Drupal and explore what's possible. Will also have a demo ready to show off some of the possibilities.

Running Drupal on Kubernetes in Production

Mathew Winstone

It's been a few years since the last time we explored running Drupal as a "cloud native" application on Kubernetes. We'll review how we chose to run Drupal in Kubernetes alongside more traditional infrastructure and how we created our own Helm chart based on our Dropfort Build tool suite.

Twiggin’ Out with Drupal Templates

Front-End Development & Web Design

An introduction to twig templates and how to use them to their full potential to create fast, secure, flexible sites.

Unconference at DrupalCamp Ottawa 2025

Various Speakers

The unconference is a participant-driven session format where attendees propose, vote on, and lead discussions on the day of the event. Instead of scheduled speakers, the focus is on collaborative learning and knowledge sharing. Whether you want to discuss best practices, troubleshoot challenges, or explore new ideas, this is your chance to engage with the Drupal community in an open and dynamic setting. 📅 Sign-up sheets will be available on the day of the event—bring your ideas and join the conversation! 🚀

Up and running with Drupal Commerce

Front-End Development & Web Design

Starting from a fresh install we'll go over setting up a basic store using Drupal Commerce.

Using CiviCRM to simplify your nonprofit toolset

Front-End Development & Web Design

Kathryn Carruthers

This session will provide an overview of the CiviCRM core components and how extensions work to add new features. Including integration with Drupal Webforms and access control for content.

WCAG 2.1 AA Explained: A Simple Guide to Section 508 for Drupal Builders

Business and Strategy

In this session, I’ll be guiding the audience through the essentials of WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 by focusing on the four core pillars of accessibility: POUR (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust). I’ll be breaking down each rule into simple layman’s terms, using practical examples commonly found in the Drupal ecosystem to show you exactly how these principles apply to everyday site-building and front-end theming. Whether you’re a developer, a themer, or a content editor, you’ll leave with a clear, jargon-free understanding of how to make your Drupal projects accessible to every

Welcome to the Dark Side

Front-End Development & Web Design

Megan McDermott

Dark mode is growing in popularity for both accessibility and user preference. This session will explore how to design effective light and dark colour schemes and show you some cool new CSS tricks to make it work.

What is GC-Notify, and how can it help your Canadian Government Web Application

Business and Strategy

This session introduces GC-Notify, and describes the services that can be used by all Canadian Government Departments and Agencies to easily send millions of emails, or text messages, reliably and easing the burden to authority to operate for any application needed to communicate en-masse with Canadians.

What the Heck is ARIA?

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) helps bridge accessibility gaps that native HTML alone cannot address. This session will cover what ARIA is, how it enhances web accessibility, when to use it (and when not to), and how it supports users relying on assistive technologies. We'll also explore ARIA roles, states, properties, and how Drupal integrates ARIA to improve accessibility. Whether you're new to ARIA or looking to refine your approach, this talk will provide essential insights for making the web more inclusive.