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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.

Program

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 – June 26
Speakers Notified
July 9 – July 10

Tickets

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Schedule Announced & Tickets Available
Mon, July 13
Training Tickets Available
Mon, July 27

Scholarships

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Applications Open
June 8 – June 26
Recipients Announced
Mon, July 6

Volunteers

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Sign-ups Open
Mon, June 15

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.

Explore the Program

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.

Venue & Travel

Volunteer & Community

Help make GovCon happen — volunteer, contribute, or join the planning team.

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