Kick off DrupalCon Chicago 2026 on Monday, March 23 with an inspiring day of learning and collaboration!
Choose from seven focused industry summits to connect with peers, share strategies, and explore innovative solutions shaping the future of Drupal. Or dive into one of three immersive full-day trainings, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in modern theming, module development, and building reusable site features with Drupal Recipes, leaving you equipped with skills to take your projects to the next level.
Summits and trainings require an add-on ticket!
The AI Summit is designed to spark innovation in open source through ethical and sustainable AI solutions. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Drupal AI Initiative team and organizations already integrating AI into Drupal projects.
Through sessions, conversations, and real-world case studies, the Summit will highlight how AI can enhance Drupal while keeping human-centered approaches at its core. Attendees will leave with fresh ideas, practical insights, and a deeper understanding of how AI can responsibly shape the future of open source.
The Government Summit provides a collaborative space for the Drupal4Gov community to connect, share knowledge, and explore the role of Drupal in government. Attendees will discover new tools, techniques, and complementary technologies through sessions, discussions, and guided table topics designed to make government work more efficient and effective.
This integrative summit welcomes government employees at every level, along with the vendors and contractors who support them, offering valuable opportunities to learn, network, and advance digital government initiatives together.
The Higher Education Summit brings together university and college professionals to connect, share experiences, and explore how Drupal and complementary technologies are shaping higher ed. Attendees will engage with curated sessions led by higher education Drupal experts and participate in guided roundtable conversations.
Whether you’re a seasoned Drupal professional or new to the higher ed community, this summit offers the chance to deepen your expertise, exchange ideas, and grow your network.
The Non-profit Industry Summit is a day dedicated to exploring how Drupal can empower organizations for social good. Participants will take part in facilitated discussions, collaborative roundtables, and knowledge-sharing sessions designed to inspire and connect non-profit leaders, developers, and community members.
This summit offers a unique opportunity to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and spark collaborations that help non-profits maximize the impact of Drupal in advancing their missions.
The Healthcare Industry Summit brings together professionals and innovators to explore how Drupal can drive impact in healthcare. Through expert-led sessions, you’ll gain insights into topics such as the responsible use of AI, personalization, content marketing, and streamlining migrations.
In addition to presentations, roundtable discussions will provide opportunities to share experiences, exchange ideas, and build connections with peers tackling similar challenges. Join us to discover innovative approaches and collaborative strategies that are shaping the future of healthcare with Drupal.
The Community Summit is a welcoming space for Drupal newcomers and long-time contributors alike. This low-to-no-code summit introduces participants to Drupal, its community, and the many ways to get involved.
Attendees will hear updates on key initiatives, join discussions on community-driven efforts, and connect with others shaping Drupal’s future. Whether you’re finding your place in the community, sharing your experiences, or staying informed on what’s happening across the ecosystem, the Community Summit offers the chance to learn, collaborate, and be part of the conversations that move Drupal forward.
The Drupal Partner Summit is planned to be an exclusive gathering for agency leaders and C-Suite executives shaping the Drupal business ecosystem. This event provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers, share strategies, and explore the trends influencing Drupal’s future.
Through expert-led discussions and collaborative conversations, participants will gain insights into topics such as current market dynamics, the evolving agency model, the role of AI in Drupal, and the direction of the project. With space reserved for high-value dialogue, this summit is designed to spark ideas, surface opportunities, and strengthen connections among decision-makers.
Whether you’re looking to share experiences, gain perspective on industry shifts, or help shape the path ahead for Drupal, the Partner Summit offers an afternoon dedicated to collaboration and forward-thinking leadership.
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Drupal theming is evolving quickly, and this training prepares you for the future. Through practical exercises, you’ll explore Single Directory Components, Experience Builder, and modern CSS/JS techniques that shape the next era of Drupal theming. Learn to build reusable components, integrate Storybook for workflow efficiency, and create themes that are fast, accessible, and easy to maintain. You’ll also gain strategies for avoiding common pitfalls with page builders while ensuring flexible, future-ready designs.
Key Takeaways:
- Build reusable, component-based Drupal themes
- Streamline workflows with tools like Storybook
- Apply modern CSS/JS best practices
- Deliver accessible, maintainable, and durable designs
Level: Intermediate
Unlock the power of Drupal 11 module development in this intensive training. Designed for PHP developers and intermediate Drupal users, you’ll build three complete custom modules while mastering Drush’s generate command to accelerate your workflow. By turning complex concepts into practical exercises, this course gives you the confidence to extend Drupal with custom functionality right away.
Key Takeaways:
- Scaffold modules quickly with Drush’s generate command
- Work with Drupal APIs, plugins, and hook implementations
- Create custom routes, controllers, and Form API integrations
- Implement custom permissions and user management features
Level: Intermediate
Drupal Recipes introduce a powerful way to package, reuse, and share site features in Drupal’s composable future. In this training, you’ll gain hands-on experience authoring, combining, and implementing Recipes to
accelerate development and increase collaboration. From content types and views to complete site templates, Recipes allow you to define functionality declaratively and reuse it across projects with ease.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand what Recipes are and how they differ from Features/Distributions
- Create modular, reusable Recipes for Drupal sites
- Share Recipes through contrib projects or internal libraries
- Use Recipes in starter kits and site templates
- Troubleshoot configuration and dependency issues
- Prepare your workflows for Drupal CMS 2.0 adoption
