DrupalCon Chicago
March 23 – 26, 2026
Join us the Hilton Chicago for an immersive look at the next era of digital experiences. As the leading contributor to the Drupal ecosystem, Acquia is bringing "the magic from Vienna" to the Windy City to help you move faster, scale responsibly, and adopt AI the right way.
Visit the "Acquia Source Club" (Booth #100)
Our beach-themed booth is the center of the action on the expo floor. Stop by to connect with our team and explore what's new:
- Live Source Demos: Experience no-code and AI-assisted site creation that accelerates delivery without re-platforming.
- Acquia Certification: Complete a survey at our booth to obtain one of our limited number of exam vouchers.
- Coffee & Donuts: Fuel your morning with treats co-sponsored by our partner, Hounder.
- Acquia TV Raffle: Subscribe to Acquia TV onsite for a chance to win a high-value prize.
Our Sessions
Monday March 23rd
Training: Building with Drupal Recipes: Site Features for the Next Era of Drupal
Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
Location: Continental Room C (Lobby Level)
Presented by Adam Globus-Hoenich, Acquia
AI Summit
Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
Location: Salon A-5 (LL)
Acquia is a proud sponsor of the AI Summit, where we will share innovative customer use case and industry-leading strategies for navigating the future of intelligent content.
Government Industry Summit
Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
Location: Salon A-1 (LL)
As a sponsor of the Government Summit, Acquia will showcase modern digital solutions and success stories focused on elevating the citizen experience.
Higher Education Industry Summit
Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
Location: Salon A-3 (LL)
Acquia is proud to sponsor the Higher Ed Summit to discuss evolving industry trends and share strategic solutions for institutional growth in a competitive digital landscape.
Our Sessions
Tuesday March 24th
How to Land an EPIC Contribution in Drupal (Without Losing Your Mind)
Learn how to transform from a frustrated user into a legendary contributor by mastering the technical, social, and psychological hurdles of landing your first major feature in Drupal core.
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM CDT
Location: Continental Room B
Presented by Matt Glaman, Acquia
Driesnote
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM CDT
Location: International Ballroom North (Lobby Level)
Presented by Dries Buytaert, Founder, Executive Chairman, Acquia
Next steps for Drupal Canvas
Discover how Drupal Canvas is revolutionizing site building in this visionary deep dive into the future of component-driven design.
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM CDT
Location: Salon A-4 (LL)
Presented by Lauri Timmanee, Acquia
The state of JavaScript Code Components in Drupal Canvas
Join the technical lead for an inside look at how Code Components are evolving with CLI tools, SSR, and decoupled workflows to redefine Drupal frontend engineering.
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Location: Salon A-4 (LL)
Presented by Bálint Kléri, Acquia
Our Sessions
Wednesday March 25th
Advanced Site Building with Drupal Canvas
Master advanced, zero-code site building by combining Drupal Canvas with core powerhouses like Views to create dynamic, high-performance landing pages.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM CDT
Location: Salon A-3 (LL)
Presented by Ted Bowman, Acquia
Drupal developer's guide to Canvas
Unlock the architectural secrets of Drupal Canvas and learn how to build compatible SDCs, plugins, and custom data models for the next generation of site building.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM CDT
Location: Salon A-2 (LL)
Presented by Felix Mazeikis, Acquia
You can (and should!) build a site template
Compare the "quick" and "detailed" approaches to building robust Drupal site templates, from low-code CMS recipes to architected developer stacks.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM CDT
Location: Continental Room A (Lobby Level)
Presented by Adam Globus-Hoenich, Acquia
Drupal CMS Spotlights
Connect directly with the architects of Drupal CMS and the AI Initiative in a series of lightning talks designed to put you at the forefront of the open-source revolution.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM CDT
Location: International Ballroom North (Lobby Level)
Presented by Gábor Hojtsy, Bálint Kléri, Scott Falconer, Acquia
Booth Activities
Swag
Come and join in the fun with our surfing photo shoot and who doesn’t love to win prizes playing Cornhole!
Demos
Join us for exclusive product demos and discover how our solutions can elevate your Drupal projects!
Chat with Our Drupal Experts
Come and grab a coffee and a donut during morning break while chatting with one of our Drupal experts & our partner Hounder!
Acquia Certification Exams
Demonstrate and promote your Drupal and Acquia product skills with Acquia certification exams. Acquia certification exams (including Drupal 11) are multilingual and administered online at Acquia Academy with our partner, ProctorU. Visit our booth to find out more and to obtain one of our limited number of exam vouchers.
