Social Events at DrupalCon Chicago 2026

Social events, where our community gets to come together and connect casually, are as important as the breakout sessions at DrupalCon! Submit your social event to us via the link below, and we'll add it to this page. The page will be updated weekly. 

Please ensure that your social event is in line with the Drupal Code of Conduct. Events will be listed below in order of date.

Disclaimer: The Drupal Association is not the organizer for off-site social events or community meet-ups during the week of DrupalCon with the exception of Trivia Night. 

Submit your event!
Pre-DrupalCon Tabletop Games

Date: Sunday, 22 March 2026
Time: 15:00
Location: Hilton Chicago hotel, an open space at the lobby
Price: FREE

Let's start the DrupalCon event by getting to know each other closer in a casual informal setting over board games, and get a lot of fun! 

No special skills and preparations required, just come, play, and have fun! 

Planned tabletop games: CodeNames, Ticket To Ride, Concept, Carcassone, Dixit, and more other expected from other community members. And do not hesitate to bring your own favorite tabletop game there! 

Starting from 03:00 PM somewhere in the open space at the lobby area of the Hilton Chicago hotel, we plan to play different games till late night, or even by early morning! ;) 

Join the tread, related to the tabletop games social event on the Drupal Slack #drupalcon_north-america for more details and updates.

Drupal Business Leader Dinner

Date:  Monday, 23 March 2026
Time: 19:00 - 20:00 CST
Location: The Gage, 24 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Price: $200 per attendee (includes dinner, beer & wine)

You’re invited to an exclusive Drupal Business Leader Dinner at DrupalCon Chicago - an evening designed for candid, high-impact conversations among agency executives.

Join Tim Doyle, CEO of the Drupal Association, alongside fellow agency leaders for private networking discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping our industry.

Learn more and get your tickets here.

Drupal 25th Anniversary Gala

Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Time: 19:00 - 22:00 CST
Location: SIX10, 610 South Michigan Avenue (half a block north of DrupalCon’s Hilton Chicago)

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Drupal during DrupalCon Chicago, we are coming together as one unified community for a night of connection, history, and fun.

Grab your ticket and join us for an unforgettable evening of commemoration and celebration. For more information, check the full details here.

DrupalCon Chicago - Trivia Night

Date: Thursday, 26 March 26
Time: 18:00 - 21:00 
Location: Weather Mark Tavern (1503 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605)

Light snacks and drinks will be provided and attendees are welcome to order from a full food menu during the event.
More details on trivia are available on the Trivia Night session page.