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.

Thursday, 26 Mar - Thursday, 26 Mar

08:00 to 17:00 CDT

Location
International Ballroom South (Lobby Level)
When
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 08:00 to 17:00
08:00 to 17:00 CDT
Location
Salon A-1 (LL)
When
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 08:00 to 17:00

If you are already familiar with the tools the Drupal community uses (such as the issue queue and/or a local development environment), but could still use help choosing issues and navigating the process, Mentored Contribution is for you.

08:00 to 12:00 CDT
Location
8th Street North (Lobby Level)
When
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 08:00 to 12:00
09:00 to 17:00 CDT
Location
Salon A-3 (LL)
When
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 09:00 to 17:00
09:00 to 11:00 CDT
Location
Salon A-5 (LL)
When
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 09:00 to 11:00

Do you want to contribute but are not sure how? Check out the First Time Contributor Pathway for a list of recommended sessions at DrupalCon Chicago to help you figure out how to use your particular skills to contribute to the Drupal project!

18:00 to 21:00 CDT
Location
Weather Mark Tavern (Offsite)
When
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 18:00 to 21:00

DrupalCon Chicago Trivia Night will be held on Thursday, March 26 from 6pm - 9pm at the Weather Mark Tavern (1503 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605).

Speakers