This year, session submissions will be handled through Sessionize.
Please use the link to submit your session proposal.
The deadline for session submissions is 13 April 2026 23:59 CEST.
No deadline extensions will be granted, so ensure your proposal is submitted before this date.
Yes. Once submitted, proposals can be edited until the submission deadline.
DrupalCon Europe is an international event, and as such, we are interested in experienced speakers from other events, local meetups, previous DrupalCons, etc. If you have not spoken at a DrupalCon event before, that is also great, and you are welcome to apply.
Proposals are selected through a total of three rounds:
- Round 1: Anonymous review, where the review team does not know the personal details of the presenter.
- Round 2: A review in which we evaluate the presenters, their prior speaking experience, and the quality of their presentation. If we cannot find information about you as a speaker, it will help if you provide us with links.
- Round 3: From those ranked and selected by the track teams, the Track Leads assign speaking timeslots and balance the topics. For example, if many session proposals focus on AI for a specific use case, only 1-2 of those sessions will be accepted so that we can also address similar topics from a non-AI perspective. We are looking for a healthy balance of topics.
The Track Team reviews the session proposals and selects the sessions.
25 May 2026: Selected session announcements will be sent to speakers via email.
You will be allocated a slot in the DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026 program to present your session.
You will receive a free conference ticket and be promoted as a Drupal speaker.
Your session was not selected for this year’s program.
You are welcome to propose a BoF (Birds of a Feather) session.
Your proposal is on the waiting list and may be included in the program if a spot becomes available.
A session slot may open if a confirmed speaker cancels or cannot attend.
If selected, you will receive a complimentary speaker registration. If you have already purchased a ticket, you will be refunded.
Yes. You may submit multiple proposals. Submitting too many will indicate that you are not serious about a single topic. Ideally, you can submit 2-3 proposals. As a rule, we only accept one session proposal for a primary speaker. You can, however, be a secondary presenter for a second talk. In most cases, 2 accepted talks is the limit.
Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, we are unable to provide individualized feedback for proposals that are not accepted. Each submission is carefully reviewed as part of a competitive selection process.
While we can’t offer detailed responses, we deeply value the effort and thought behind every session proposal. We also encourage you to use the resources available to improve your proposal and to submit next year. There are several regional events that are also good opportunities.
For technical issues, contact us at drupal@kuonitumlare.com.
We welcome feedback on your experience and proposals.
Visit the tracks page to explore track features.
Free registration to the conference: As a speaker, you’ll receive complimentary access to all conference sessions, workshops, and activities, ensuring you can fully engage with the Drupal community.
Promotion as a speaker: Gain visibility within the Drupal community through featured spots on our website, social media channels, and event materials, showcasing your expertise and contribution.
A microphone and projector. Additional details will be shared as the conference approaches
If unable to attend, contact us at drupal@kuonitumlare.com as soon as possible so adjustments can be made.
Note: Failure to confirm participation by the specified deadline will result in your session being withdrawn and the slot reallocated.
Yes, co-speakers can be indicated during the session proposal submission.
No, if you are selected as a speaker. If you have already paid, your registration fee will be refunded.
A well-structured proposal is the key to being accepted. Have peers review your proposal prior to submitting. Many speakers take classes, use online resources, or review old proposals to improve their writing and presenting. It also helps to speak at local and regional events.
A word of advice: you are marketing yourself as a speaker, but find a good balance and remain authentic.
Yes, visit the official websites for previous conferences like DrupalCon Vienna 2025, DrupalCon Barcelona 2024, DrupalCon Lille 2023.
Session recordings are available on the Drupal Association YouTube channel.
Should you have any further inquiries or if we didn't address your question, please feel free to reach us at drupal@kuonitumlare.com. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your experience at DrupalCon Rotterdam is seamless. We're here to help!