DrupalCon Chicago 2026 Full Pre-planned Schedule

The full pre-planned content of DrupalCon Chicago includes three keynotes from Dries Buytaert, Alexandra Bell and the Drupal CMS team, over 75 sessions (some of which are featured innovation content), seven summits (AI, Government, Higher Education, Non-profit, Healthcare, Community and Drupal Partners), three professional hands-on trainings, the free Drupal in a Day beginner workshop and social events, including the Drupal 25th Anniversary Gala! Use the Sessionize mobile app to view the pre-planned program on the device you’ll have with you at the conference.  

DrupalCon also offers participants unconference space of attendee organized sessions (Birds of a Feather). Those are not included in the pre-planned schedule and not presented in the mobile app. Don't miss those either!

Go to the BoF schedule

***Sessions and speakers are subject to change. Additional sessions will be added as they become available.

Monday, 23 Mar - Monday, 23 Mar

07:00 to 18:00 CDT

Location
8th Street South (Lobby Level)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 07:00 to 18:00
08:00 to 17:00 CDT
Location
International Ballroom South (Lobby Level)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 08:00 to 17:00
08:00 to 17:00 CDT
Location
Continental North Office
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 08:00 to 17:00
09:00 to 17:00 CDT
Location
Salon B - (Birds of a Feather Rooms)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 09:00 to 17:00

Birds of a Feather sessions, or BoFs, are un-conference style sessions where community members self-organize to have a round table discussion about a particular topic. These sessions do not have formal presentations, A/V, or recordings, but are a great opportunity for truly interactive conversations, and to participate in providing feedback on key topics.

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community health
09:00 to 16:00 CDT
Location
Salon A-5 (LL)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 09:00 to 16:00

NOTE: Summits require an add-on ticket.

09:00 to 16:00 CDT
Location
Continental Room A (Lobby Level)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 09:00 to 16:00

The Drupal Community Summit at DrupalCon is a collaborative, discussion-focused gathering where people from across the Drupal ecosystem — from newcomers to long-time contributors — come together to connect, share experiences, and explore ways to get involved with and strengthen the community. It emphasizes networking, inclusive conversation, and community-driven initiatives, using a variety of presentation formats that create a welcoming space to learn, contribute, and help shape the future of Drupal beyond just code.

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community health
Speakers
09:00 to 16:00 CDT
Location
Salon A-3 (LL)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 09:00 to 16:00

NOTE: Summits require an add-on ticket.

09:00 to 16:00 CDT
Location
Salon A-4 (LL)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 09:00 to 16:00

NOTE: Summits require an add-on ticket.

09:00 to 16:00 CDT
Location
Salon A-2 (LL)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 09:00 to 16:00

NOTE: Summits require an add-on ticket.

09:00 to 16:00 CDT
Location
Salon A-1 (LL)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 09:00 to 16:00

NOTE: Summits require an add-on ticket.

Speakers
09:00 to 16:00 CDT
Location
Continental Room B (Lobby Level)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 09:00 to 16:00

NOTE: Trainings require an add-on ticket.

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development & coding
Speakers
13:00 to 16:00 CDT
Location
Williford A (3rd Floor)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 13:00 to 16:00

NOTE: Summits require an add-on ticket.

14:00 to 15:00 CDT
Location
Continental Room C (Lobby Level)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 14:00 to 15:00
Speakers
16:00 to 18:00 CDT
Location
Salon C&D (LL)
When
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 16:00 to 18:00