For the first time at DrupalCon Europe, we are introducing Summits, focused high impact full day sessions designed to bring together specific industries, roles, or communities within the Drupal ecosystem.
Taking place on Monday, 28 September, as an add on to the main conference program, Summits provide a dedicated space to connect with peers, share strategies, and explore innovative solutions shaping the future of Drupal.
Government and public sector organisations face shared digital challenges, from public-facing websites to intranets, case management, complaints, and reporting systems. Initiatives like LocalGov Drupal demonstrate the value of collaboration, but there is even greater potential for Drupal across the sector.
Local, national, and European government organisations share common requirements and an increasing need for digital sovereignty and open source technologies to support publishing and service delivery.
This dedicated Government Summit provides a space to explore these challenges, share existing solutions, and connect organisations driving digital transformation at the local, national, and European levels.
Date: Monday, 28 September, 2026
Time: Full day - exact timing to be confirmed
Location: The Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam
Higher Education institutions face unique content management challenges, from complex organisational structures to diverse audiences and system integrations.
The Higher Education Summit brings this community together for a dedicated one-day event before DrupalCon, creating opportunities to exchange knowledge, discuss sector-specific challenges, and connect with peers across institutions.
Building on the success of previous DrupalCon sessions and community feedback, the summit fosters collaboration between institutions and industry partners while strengthening Drupal's role as a trusted open-source solution for Higher Education worldwide.
Date: Monday, 28 September, 2026
Time: Full day - exact timing to be confirmed
Location: The Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam
The Open Social Summit, held annually in Amsterdam since 2023, brings together leading organisations using Open Social and Drupal to power their digital communities, including institutions such as the European Commission, United Nations, World Bank, and IATA.
The programme features Open Social team members sharing the product roadmap, alongside Drupal community speakers such as Jamie Abrahams and experts in community and platform building.
The summit offers a focused space to exchange knowledge, explore best practices, and connect with organisations building and scaling community-driven platforms with Drupal. Attendees will leave with practical ideas and valuable connections to support their own community initiatives.
Date: Monday, 28 September, 2026
Time: Full day - exact timing to be confirmed
Location: The Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam
If you're a Drupal developer interested in AI, this day is all about getting you up to speed.
Explore AI-powered development tools, AI in frameworks like PHP, Symfony, and Drupal, and discover Drupal-specific innovations such as Canvas and Drupal CMS. Learn from developers building with AI today through practical sessions, technical insights, and real-world examples you can apply to your own projects.
Date: Monday, 28 September, 2026
Time: Full day - exact timing to be confirmed
Location: The Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam
The Enterprise AI Summit brings together CXOs, Heads of Digital, enterprise leaders, and curated Drupal AI partners to explore AI, digital transformation, and the future of enterprise Drupal.
Designed for senior decision makers, the summit features high-profile speakers, special guests, and exclusive opportunities to connect with peers shaping the future of enterprise AI.
Date: Monday, 28 September, 2026
Time: Full day - exact timing to be confirmed
Location: SS Rotterdam, 3e Katendrechtsehoofd 25, 3072 AM Rotterdam
