Workshop Details
Dive deep into the Drupal AI module to integrate powerful AI-driven features, enhancing content creation, search experiences, automation, and user interaction on your site.
What We’ll Cover
Introduction to AI Concepts
Brief primer on core AI concepts relevant to Drupal development:
- AI, ML, and LLM fundamentals
- Understanding RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
- Common AI service providers & integration
- Basic terminology: prompt, model, context window, embeddings, inference
Module Setup & Configuration
Installing and configuring the Drupal AI module, its dependencies, and service provider settings. A clear view of available sub-modules and their use cases.
AI-Powered Content Assistance
Exploring AI Content Suggestions, enabling intelligent content prompts for editors. Setup steps, usage patterns, and tips for improving editorial productivity.
Enhancing CKEditor with AI
Exploring AI CKEditor plugins for assisted writing, content expansion, summarization, and tone adjustments, all accessible from within the editor itself.
Automating Workflows with AI
Diving into AI Automators and Automator Chains, demonstrating rule-based automation leveraging AI, including form widget actions for dynamic user responses.
AI-Powered Search & Chat
Setting up RAG pipelines in Drupal for context-aware search, and building/deploying a custom AI chatbot interacting with site content and users.
Building with AI Agents
Showcasing AI Agents, learning to create and configure agents and assistants for complex conversational experiences and site-wide automation.
Meet the Instructors
Akhil Babu
Instructor, Backend Developer
Akhil is a Senior Backend Developer at QED42 with 6+ years of Drupal experience. He’s an active contributor to Drupal core and strategic initiatives like AI, the Experience Builder, and the XB AI Assistant module, which he also helps maintain. Currently, he’s part of the team integrating AI into Drupal’s Experience Builder, bringing real-world insights to this hands-on workshop.
Piyuesh Kumar
Co-Instructor
Piyuesh is the Director of Technology at QED42 with over a decade and a half of experience. A seasoned Drupal core contributor and mentor, he’s also a co-organizer of Drupalers Association Pune (DAP) events. Based in Pune, Piyuesh has played a key role in shaping the workshop curriculum—ensuring a focused, practical dive into Drupal’s AI capabilities for learners at all levels.
Workshop Details
Date & Time
- Date: September 13, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (IST)
- Duration: 5-7 hours with breaks
Venue
- Location: In-person (Pune, India)
- Venue: Same as Camp
Booking Details
Secure your spot today! Limited seats available.
Who Should Attend
- Drupal developers looking to integrate AI features into their projects
- Site builders interested in AI-based automation and editorial tools
- Architects exploring RAG and chatbot solutions within Drupal
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Understand the AI module structure and capabilities
- Be able to configure and extend AI features in Drupal
- Build basic automations and conversational agents
- Deliver smarter content and search experiences on their Drupal sites