DrupalCon Chicago 2026 Opens Early Bird Registration and T-Shirt Design Contest

Early bird tickets are available until 5 January 2026 at 7:59 AM CST. These discounted tickets provide full access to DrupalCon’s core offerings, including sessions, keynotes, the Expo Hall, community networking events, and catered meals. Early booking also ensures access to limited-capacity experiences that may fill quickly. Attendees can save up to $125 by registering before the deadline.

The official DrupalCon Chicago t-shirt design contest is also open through 21 December 2025. The selected design will be featured on the event’s signature shirt, distributed to all attendees and widely worn across the global Drupal community. The winning designer will receive a complimentary conference ticket, while four community-selected finalists will also be recognised. The contest is open to everyone, regardless of design background.

On 26 March, the final day of DrupalCon, the Drupal in a Day workshop returns. This free, guided session introduces participants to the Drupal CMS by walking them through building a working site from scratch. It is tailored for beginners and includes hands-on instruction, peer learning, and a certificate of participation. Registration is required, and space is limited.

DrupalCon Chicago 2026 represents a key moment for the community to reset, reconnect, and share in the latest developments across the project. From first-time attendees to long-time contributors, the event offers an open invitation to engage with the platform and its people in meaningful ways. With multiple deadlines approaching, organisers encourage those planning to attend to secure tickets, submit designs, and register for workshops early.