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Drupal GovCon 2026

August 11–13 · University of Maryland, College Park

The premier free conference for Drupal developers, designers, and government technology leaders.

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What’s new for 2026

Expect keynotes, tracks, training, BoFs, and community networking — all built for people shipping real Drupal work in the public sector.

30+Sessions
600+Attendees
100%Free to Attend

Save the Dates!

From the opening session to the final keynote, Drupal GovCon 2026 is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Here are the key dates to keep on your radar!

Tuesday, August 11 – Thursday, August 13

Sessions & Speakers

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Session Submissions
June 8 – July 5
Speakers Notified
July 16 – July 17

Tickets

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Registration Open
Mon, July 13
Training Tickets Available
Mon, July 27

Scholarships

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Applications Open
June 8 – June 26
Recipients Announced
Mid July

Volunteers

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Sign-ups Open
Mon, June 15
Now Accepting Proposals

Call for Speakers

Have a Drupal story, technical deep dive, case study, or public sector success to share? Drupal GovCon is accepting session proposals from developers, designers, content strategists, project managers, and community members of all experience levels.

Whether you're presenting for the first time or are a seasoned speaker, we'd love to hear your ideas and help you share your expertise with the Drupal community.

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Support the Community

Still Looking for Sponsors

Drupal GovCon is made possible by the organizations that invest in the Drupal community. Sponsorship is a great opportunity to showcase your company, connect with hundreds of Drupal professionals, and support one of the largest free Drupal conferences in North America.

Sponsorship packages include exhibitor opportunities, speaking visibility, branding throughout the event, and direct engagement with developers, agencies, higher education, nonprofits, and government organizations.

Become a Sponsor

Why Sponsor?

  • Reach 600+ Drupal professionals
  • Connect with government and higher education leaders
  • Build relationships with agencies and enterprise teams
  • Support the open source Drupal community
  • Increase your company's visibility before and during the event

We'd love to discuss a sponsorship package that fits your organization.

Why attend

Learn. Connect. Ship better Drupal.

Hands-on learning

Practical sessions and workshops you can apply immediately.

Public sector insights

See how teams solve accessibility, security, and compliance challenges.

Community connections

Meet maintainers, agencies, vendors, and fellow builders.

Who should attend

Developers Designers Content Strategists Project Managers Gov Digital Teams Drupal Agencies

Attendees include teams from government, universities, nonprofits, and digital agencies across the country.

Program

Program Highlights

Keynotes & Featured Speakers

Big-picture talks and lessons learned from leaders across Drupal and GovTech.

Session Tracks

Development, UX, accessibility, security, content strategy, and more.

Trainings & Workshops

Hands-on learning for teams who build, maintain, and scale Drupal sites.

Accessibility & Compliance

Real-world patterns for WCAG / Section 508 and inclusive design systems.

Security & DevSecOps

Hardened builds, CI/CD, cloud hosting, and risk reduction strategies.

Birds of a Feather (BoFs)

Small-group discussions around shared problems, tools, and ideas.

Updates

Latest News

Announcements and stories from the community as we build toward 2026.

Recap: My Return to Drupal GovCon 2025!

Read reflections from this year’s conference and what’s ahead for 2026.

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Venue: University of Maryland

Easy access to DC, transit options, and plenty of nearby hotels and dining.


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