mike and kelly form a heart with their hands
DrupalCon Chicago — that’s a wrap 🎉
An energizing week of sessions, conversations, and community. From the Driesnote to the 25th Anniversary Gala, it’s clear what makes Drupal special: the people.
@ox.ca
#DrupalCon #DrupalConChicago #Drupal #OpenSource
That's a wrap on #DrupalConChicago 2026 🙌 Four days. Three keynotes. 75+ sessions. Seven summits. A 25th anniversary gala. Thank you to everyone who who showed up and made it happen 💙 Congrats to April Sides (Aaron Winborn Award) and Nathan Haas (t-shirt design)!
Photo: Curt Rochon
Don't disappear after Contribution Day — tonight we have Trivia Night 🎉
Come unwind and test your #Drupal knowledge with lots of great prizes up for grabs.
#DrupalConChicago #TriviaNight
The Windy City blew us away! 🌬️🏙️
The expo might be over, but the energy from #DrupalConChicago is just getting started. Huge thanks to the organizers & volunteers for an epic week. 💙💧
Already prepping for #DrupalConFlorida 2027 and Rotterdam in September!
Happy Contrib-Day! 🦾
A "Thank You" graphic from amazee.io for DrupalCon Chicago 2026. The image features a large reflective sculpture (The Bean) in Millennium Park with "Thank you" written in white script and the official logos for amazee.io and DrupalCon Chicago 2026.
The Windy City blew us away! 🌬️🏙️
The expo might be over, but the energy from #DrupalConChicago is just getting started. Huge thanks to the organizers & volunteers for an epic week. 💙💧
Already prepping for #DrupalConFlorida 2027 and Rotterdam in September!
Happy Contrib-Day! 🦾
Material+ is a proud sponsor of #DrupalConChicago and is looking forward to discussing how their team leverages Drupal to build powerful digital experiences and content management solutions.
Meet Material at booth 112 and learn more here: www.materialplus.io.
It's the final day of #DrupalConChicago — and it might be the most important one.
Contribution day is where the community shows up and does the work. Whether you're a seasoned contributor or doing it for the first time, today is for you.
Photo: Ryan Witcombe
#Drupal #DrupalCon #OpenSource
Three days down, one to go.
Today we heard about the AI security implications none of us can ignore — and saw the future of Drupal CMS take shape on stage.
Tomorrow: Contribution day. The most important day of the week 💙
Photo: Anthony Ciancio
#DrupalConChicago #Drupal
Static scans leave gaps that zero-days love to fill. 🕳️
Join our webinar on April 8 to see how #DependencyTrack uses real-time #SBOM analysis to find hidden risks.
buff.ly/XroQRSD
We’re also at #DrupalConChicago Booth 200 all week, come chat security with us!
Five Kalamuna team members wearing DrupalCon badges pose in front of a giant inflatable blue Drupal Drop mascot in the conference lobby
Anna Mykhailova lies flat on the carpet beneath the giant inflatable Drupal Drop in a humorous staged photo.
Bob McDonald lies on the carpet smiling as the giant inflatable Drupal Drop appears to pin him down in a playful staged photo.
Mike McCaffrey speaks at a podium during his DrupalCon session while a large screen shows his photo and presentation slide.
Day 3 at @drupalcon.bsky.social and the Kalamuna crew is still going strong. The gala was festive, the DriesNote was excellent, and Mike McCaffrey had a great session. More highlights to come!
In the meantime, no humans were harmed in the making of these photos. 🙂
#DrupalConChicago
Attendees and amazee.io/amazee.ai staff networking at a conference booth. An attendee in the foreground carries a tote bag that says "This bag runs on OPEN SOURCE." A team member in a black branded t-shirt is assisting a visitor at the counter.
A wide shot of the amazee.ai/amazee.io booth at DrupalCon Chicago 2026. Team members in teal hoodies and black t-shirts are interacting with attendees. The booth features signage for "Private AI to your Clients, Risk-Free" and a section for free custom-engraved pet tags.
Day 2 at #DrupalConChicago! 🥳
Most AI talk stops at the chat UI, but today at 15:00 (Continental Room B), Michael Schmid is showing the real plumbing: API gateways, LLM cycles & data sovereignty. Zero fluff for the architects.
buff.ly/q0DzZmR
At #DrupalConChicago, ImageX will celebrate 25 years by sharing how they’re helping site owners and marketers to embed AI directly into content experiences, not as pop-ups, but as intuitive, collaborative interfaces built with a component-based AG-UI toolkit.
Learn more at bit.ly/3P8ynH6
A wide shot of the amazee.ai/amazee.io booth at DrupalCon Chicago 2026. Team members in teal hoodies and black t-shirts are interacting with attendees. The booth features signage for "Private AI to your Clients, Risk-Free" and a section for free custom-engraved pet tags.
Attendees and amazee.io/amazee.ai staff networking at a conference booth. An attendee in the foreground carries a tote bag that says "This bag runs on OPEN SOURCE." A team member in a black branded t-shirt is assisting a visitor at the counter.
Day 2 at #DrupalConChicago! 🥳
Most AI talk stops at the chat UI, but today at 15:00 (Continental Room B), Michael Schmid is showing the real plumbing: API gateways, LLM cycles & data sovereignty. Zero fluff for the architects.
www.amazee.io/events/drupa...
This morning's keynote is one not to miss.
Alexandra Bell, President & CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, takes the stage at 10:30 to explore the security implications of AI: from nuclear risks to the global economy.
Photo 📷 Matthew Saunders
#DrupalConChicago #AI #Drupal
What a day. The Driesnote. The Aaron Winborn Award. And tonight — the 25th Anniversary Gala 🎉
25 years of Drupal. This community never stops.
See you tomorrow for day 3 💙
Photo credit: pdjohnson
#DrupalConChicago #Drupal25 #Drupal
Selfie of Kelly Jacobs at DrupalCon Chicago 2026 beside a sign for the AI Summit. The sign includes the DrupalCon logo and sponsor logos for Acquia, CKEditor, and 4K. Kelly is wearing glasses, a conference lanyard, and a backpack.
Proof of life from Chicago! Kelly Jacobs is at DrupalCon, diving into conversations about Canvas, Drupal AI, and the ideas shaping the future of Drupal.
He’ll also be volunteering at tonight’s 25th anniversary Drupal Gala.
Say hi if you see him!
#DrupalConChicago #DrupalAI #DrupalCommunity
Members of the amazee.io team engage with attendees at their booth during DrupalCon Chicago 2026. A team member in a teal branded hoodie is seen in the foreground speaking with a visitor, while other staff assist people in the background under a sign that reads "Agencies: Bring Private AI to your Clients."
A side view of the amazee.io booth at DrupalCon Chicago 2026 showing active networking. Multiple team members are speaking with a group of attendees. The booth backdrop features the company logo and messaging about secure, sovereign AI solutions.
Michael Schmid, Founder and General Manager of amazee.io, speaking at a podium during a session at DrupalCon Chicago 2026. He is wearing a teal branded hoodie and gesturing emphatically while presenting a technical deep-dive.
A close-up of two amazee.io team members in deep conversation with an attendee at the DrupalCon Chicago booth. One staff member wears a black "amazee.ai" branded t-shirt, while the other wears a teal hoodie. Colorful pet tags are visible on the counter in front of them.
We’re officially on the ground at #DrupalConChicago!
🎤 Main sessions with Michael Schmid & Matthew Saunders
⏱️ In-booth micro-demos on turning AI into a high-margin service
🐾 Custom pet tag engraving
Join our team at Booth 200
🔗 www.amazee.io/events/drupa...
A side view of the amazee.io booth at DrupalCon Chicago 2026 showing active networking. Multiple team members are speaking with a group of attendees. The booth backdrop features the company logo and messaging about secure, sovereign AI solutions.
Michael Schmid, Founder and General Manager of amazee.io, speaking at a podium during a session at DrupalCon Chicago 2026. He is wearing a teal branded hoodie and gesturing emphatically while presenting a technical deep-dive.
A close-up of two amazee.io team members in deep conversation with an attendee at the DrupalCon Chicago booth. One staff member wears a black "ai" branded t-shirt, while the other wears a teal hoodie. Colorful pet tags are visible on the counter in front of them.
Members of the amazee.io team engage with attendees at their booth during DrupalCon Chicago 2026. A team member in a teal branded hoodie is seen in the foreground speaking with a visitor, while other staff assist people in the background under a sign that reads "Agencies: Bring Private AI to your Clients."
We’re officially on the ground at #DrupalConChicago!
🎤 Main sessions with Michael Schmid & Matthew Saunders
⏱️ In-booth micro-demos on turning AI into a high-margin service
🐾 Custom pet tag engraving
Join our team at Booth 200
🔗 buff.ly/q0DzZmR
🏖️ Acquia is proud to be a presenting sponsor for #DrupalConChicago! 🏙️
Join them at the Acquia Source Club (Booth #100) to catch live demos of Acquia Source powered by Drupal CMS.
It's Driesnote day at DrupalCon Chicago 🎤
This is a moment the whole community tunes in for. Catch it live at 10:50 CDT 📺
www.youtube.com/live/EU6n7D9...
#Driesnote #Drupal #DrupalConChicago
The Welcome Reception — always a blast. There's still time to pop in and catch the last of it 🎉 Find us in Salon C&D. #DrupalConChicago #Drupal
Selfie of Anna Mykhailova at DrupalCon Chicago 2026, standing in front of a sign for the Government Summit. She is wearing glasses and a conference lanyard, holding a coffee cup and backpack strap.
Selfie of Bob McDonald at DrupalCon Chicago 2026 beside a large blue Drupal mascot sign that reads, “Welcome to DrupalCon Chicago 2026! This way to Registration.” He is wearing a cap, conference lanyard, and maroon hoodie in a chandelier-lit hotel lobby.
Black-and-white photo taken inside a train car, showing a seated passenger in a hooded sweatshirt and varsity-style jacket in profile by the window. Outside, a modern building and bare trees pass by, giving the scene a quiet, in-transit feel.
Black-and-white photo of a long tiled pedestrian tunnel in Chicago, with several people walking away from the camera under curved ceiling lights.
Hello from Chicago! Anna and Bob are grabbing selfies at DrupalCon, while Mike is directing his lens at the city. Along with Kelly Jacobs and Yuri Seki, our team is excited to connect, learn, and take a deep dive into what’s next for Drupal. Say hi if you see them!
#DrupalConChicago #DrupalAI
Blue sign at a hotel hallway for DrupalCon Chicago 2026, directing to registration.
🌟This week is DrupalCon Chicago!
For the next 4 days, the Drupal community gathers at the Hilton Chicago, and CivicActions is proud to sponsor #DrupalConChicago.
If you’re attending, stop by booth #124 to connect with CivicActioners!
#Drupal #OpenSource #DrupalCon
Day 1 of #DrupalConChicago is here 🙌
Today is all about depth — seven summits, three full-day trainings, and a Welcome Reception to kick off the week.
Registration is open at 8th Street North. See you out there 💙
buff.ly/TFZKZAm
#Drupal #DrupalCon
Chicago is filling up. ✈️🏙️
The #Drupal community is arriving from all over, and the vibe is electric. Conversations in hotel lobbies, first hellos, old friends reuniting. The electric feeling of a community coming together 💙 #DrupalConChicago 2026 officially kicks off tomorrow. #Community #OpenSource
Thank you to our Champion Plus Sponsor Automattic for supporting #DrupalConChicago 2026! Meet all our sponsors here: lnkd.in/gTYvw8Sc
#Drupal #DrupalCon #Sponsor #OpenSource
Thank you to our Advocate Sponsor CK Source for supporting #DrupalConChicago 2026! Meet all our sponsors here: buff.ly/BURZ1zb
#Drupal #DrupalCon #Sponsor #OpenSource
Want to attend the Drupal 25th Anniversary Gala for $25? 🎉
Demand has been high, so the final batch of community tickets is being distributed by lottery. Join the waitlist by today, 19 March at 20:00 CDT, for your chance to be selected.
👉 buff.ly/rZTBG4h
#DrupalConChicago #Drupal25
Last chance — celebration tickets for the Drupal 25th Anniversary Gala are available today only. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Join the community to celebrate 25 years of Drupal. 🎉
👉 buff.ly/Ac2kDbY
#DrupalConChicago #Drupal25
