DrupalCon Chicago 2026 brings together the brightest minds in digital experience development, open source innovation, and enterprise technology.
This event represents an unparalleled opportunity to connect with decision-makers, technical leaders, and the innovators shaping the future of digital experiences.
1300+ tech leaders, CEOs, developers, marketing executives, agencies, and enterprise decision-makers gather to shape the future of the Open Web.
Since 2005, DrupalCon has been the catalyst for breakthrough partnerships, game-changing innovations, and strategic decisions that shape how the world's most ambitious organizations create digital experiences.
"Good people, good work, good partnerships. Good times. The Drupal community keeps reminding us why we chose this ecosystem in the first place. We came home from DrupalCon with sharper ideas, stronger relationships, full hearts, and a long list of things we’re looking forward to doing next." - Technocrat
The first day of DrupalCon Chicago! You have a choice of four different activities for all day:
- Choose one of 7 Industry Summits (requires an addon ticket): Government, Higher Education, Nonprofit, Healthcare, Community, AI and Drupal Partners
- Or choose one of 3 Trainings (also requires an addon ticket):
- Future-Proof Theming: Best Practices for Drupal’s New Era
- Introduction to Drupal Module Development
- Building with Drupal Recipes: Composable, Reusable Site Features
- Or participate in and organize Bird of a Feather discussions
- Or find key topics to collaborate on with the Drupal community in General Contribution
Finally don't miss the Welcome Party at the end of the day, as the Expo Hall opens!
The second day of DrupalCon Chicago is again full of sessions and BoFs! These are on the program:
- Keynote: the Driesnote with project lead Dries Buytaert
- 35+ sessions offering captivating case studies, overviews and deep dives (published in January)
- The Aaron Winborn Award -- presented to an individual who demonstrates personal integrity, kindness, and above-and-beyond commitment to the community
- Traditional annual group photo
- Black in Drupal Luncheon
- Participate in and organize Bird of a Feather discussions
- Find key topics to collaborate on with the Drupal community in General Contribution
- Meet sponsors, find community booths and connect with the Drupal Association in the Expo Hall
Finally don't miss the Social Events at the end of the day around town.
The third day of DrupalCon Chicago is full of sessions and BoFs! These are on the program:
- The day starts off with the Ripple Makers Breakfast for Drupal Association supporters
- Keynote: To Be Announced
- 35+ sessions offering captivating case studies, overviews and deep dives (published in January)
- Women in Drupal Luncheon
- Participate in and organize Bird of a Feather discussions
- Find key topics to collaborate on with the Drupal community in General Contribution
- Meet sponsors, find community booths and connect with the Drupal Association in the Expo Hall
Finally don't miss the Social Events at the end of the day around town.
The final day of DrupalCon Chicago is about hands-on learning, collaboration and contribution:
- Jumpstart your Drupal journey at the free Drupal in a Day seminar (registration required)
- Learn about contribution tools and processes at the First-time Contributor Workshop
- Get help solving isssues at Mentored Contribution
- Help expand Drupal's horizons at Marketing Contribution
- Find other key topics to collaborate on with the Drupal community in General Contribution
- Participate in and organize Bird of a Feather discussions
Last but not least the annual Trivia Night closes the event.
