2026 Sessions

Opening of the event - Juha Niemi, Chairman of Finnish Drupal Association

Time Slot Fri 9:30am to 10:00am (5/8/26) Room Auditorium Session Category Event program
Introduction and opening formalities of the event.

Next steps for Drupal Canvas - Lauri Timmanee

Time Slot Fri 10:00am to 10:45am (5/8/26) Room Auditorium Session Category Drupal & Development
For years, the Drupal community has talked about a component-driven future. The Drupal Canvas is where that future finally becomes a reality. This is more than just an evolution of Layout Builder; it's a fundamental paradigm shift in how we think about building with Drupal.

Making the right information easy to find: AI search approaches from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki

Time Slot Fri 11:00am to 11:45am (5/8/26) Room Auditorium Session Category AI & Technology
Thousands of pages and users, and one goal: a high-quality search experience for everyone. How can we help users find the right information with AI-powered solutions?

Aalto University and the University of Helsinki have launched AI-powered search solutions to help their various audiences – from students and staff to researchers, applicants, and other visitors – find the information they need. The solutions are built differently but aim to tackle similar challenges related to information overload and serving diverse user groups. In this session, we will present the reasons for adopting AI-powe

Lunch

Time Slot Fri 12:00pm to 12:45pm (5/8/26) Room HTC Building Session Category Event program
Lunch can be had in the HTC building.

Restaurant Antell Acqua: https://antell.fi/en/lunch/helsinki/aqua/

Restaurant Antell Explorer: https://antell.fi/en/lunch/helsinki/explorer/

Drupal AI 2.0: Agents, Symfony and more - Marcus Johansson

Time Slot Fri 1:00pm to 1:45pm (5/8/26) Room Auditorium Session Category AI & Technology
Drupal AI 2.0 represents a major step forward in how AI can be integrated into Drupal projects. This session introduces the Drupal AI module as a framework rather than a single feature, explaining its core concepts, architecture, Symfony AI integration, helper features and goals.

Coffee break

Time Slot Fri 2:45pm to 3:15pm (5/8/26) Room Lobby Session Category Event program
Coffee break in the HTC building. Coffee, tea and pastries served.

The Energy Consumption of Web in the Age of AI - Janne Kalliola

Time Slot Fri 3:15pm to 4:00pm (5/8/26) Room Auditorium Session Category Strategy & Industry
In this session, I will explore how the web consumes energy, the major drivers behind this consumption, and what designers and developers can do to reduce it.

The session will continue with a brief analysis of AI’s energy footprint, comparing different use cases such as text generation and image generation.

By the end of the session, you will likely oscillate between thoughts of “we are screwed” and “yes, we can do it.” The session will conclude on a high note, outlining a path forward.

Hidden skills of development: Evolve your soft skills - Sanna Kramsi and Mikaela Kindstedt

Time Slot Fri 3:15pm to 4:00pm (5/8/26) Room Session room Session Category People & Skills
While technical expertise is the foundation of our work, the success of a project often depends on the non-coding skills. This session looks into improving effective communication, navigating difficult client situations and sharing the responsibility for the ticket lifecycle.

Closing of the event, Afterparty & Sauna

Time Slot Fri 4:15pm to 9:00pm (5/8/26) Room Auditorium Session Category Event program
Summary remarks and official conclusion of the event, followed by an afterparty and sauna for networking and socializing.