DrupalFit is Headed to DrupalCon Chicago 2026

“DrupalCon Chicago 2026 brings the Drupal community together at a milestone moment, looking ahead after 25 years of Drupal. Following strong community recognition at DrupalCon Vienna, DrupalFit returns to engage, share, and learn alongside contributors and site builders.”

DrupalCons creates a space for the Drupal community, contributors, site builders, strategists, non-profits, and businesses to learn, share, and rethink what can be achieved with Drupal.

Every DrupalCon provides fresh insights on how to create, think differently, and approach things in new ways with Drupal.

And DrupalCon Chicago 2026 is no different. Following the completion of 25 years of Drupal, this marks the first DrupalCon after this historic milestone, a moment to reflect on how far the platform has come and to look ahead at what the next chapter of Drupal will bring.

For every developer, designer, and marketer alike, DrupalCons serves as a venue for examining the most ambitious and innovative case studies, motivating others to elevate their work, and providing potential users with a preview of "the art of the possible" when selecting Drupal.

With sessions, summits, and tracks designed for beginners, seasoned experts, and everyone in between, DrupalCons lay the groundwork for the conversations, ideas, and collaborations that follow.

How did DrupalFit Perform at DrupalCon Vienna?

DrupalCon Vienna turned out to be an incredibly meaningful experience for the DrupalFit team, one that exceeded our expectations in every sense.

We went to DrupalCon Vienna with a purpose: to introduce the Drupal community to what DrupalFit is, how it works, and how it simplifies Drupal audits and maintenance. Through conversations, demos, and community interactions, we were able to clearly communicate our vision, and the response we received made the effort truly worthwhile

Here are a few highlights from DrupalCon Vienna for DrupalFit:

1. Recognition at the Splash Awards Germany & Austria 2025

OpenSense Labs won the “E-Commerce category” at one of Europe’s largest regional Splash Awards, where we nominated DrupalFit, our AI-powered Drupal support tool.

2. Honorary Mention for Technical Excellence

DrupalFit also received an honorary mention for “Most Inspiring Technical Solutions,” reinforcing the value of the problem we set out to solve and the approach we’ve taken to solve it.

3. Runner-Up, Tools and Apps Category, International Splash Awards

DrupalFit was also recognized as a Runner-Up in the Tools and Apps category at the International Splash Awards, further strengthening its standing within the global Drupal ecosystem.

4. Strong Community Validation

The recognition from the Drupal community served as meaningful validation of DrupalFit’s impact and relevance within the ecosystem.

5. Success of the DrupalFit Challenge Vienna Edition

The DrupalFit Challenge emerged as a highlight of the event, seeing enthusiastic participation from the community.

Overall, DrupalCon Vienna strengthened our connection with the Drupal community, reaffirmed our purpose, and motivated our team to keep building solutions that genuinely support Drupal users.

What DrupalCon Chicago Means for DrupalFit?

After participating in DrupalCon Vienna as Gold Sponsors and receiving encouraging feedback from the community, the DrupalFit journey now continues at DrupalCon Chicago, taking place March 23–26 at the Hilton Chicago.

Building on that experience, we’re excited to announce our participation in this year’s DrupalCon as:

1. Exhibitor Sponsors

2. Non-Profit Summit Sponsors

Much like DrupalCon Vienna, we are on our way to mark another meaningful milestone for DrupalFit at DrupalCon Chicago, one that will help us assess our progress and define our next steps.

This time, we’re bringing more than our presence. While we’re keeping the details under wraps for now, we’ve planned a few engaging activities and interactions designed to spark conversations, encourage participation, and deepen our connection with the Drupal community.

What Sets DrupalCon Chicago 2026 Apart?

DrupalCon Chicago 2026 marks a distinct moment in the Drupal community’s journey.

One of the defining aspects of this DrupalCon is its expanded, more accessible program, with a wider range of sessions, hands-on workshops, and focused learning tracks.

A Strong Focus on Industry and Community Summits

DrupalCon Chicago 2026 features a diverse lineup of industry-focused and community-driven summits, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities. These summits at DrupalCon Chicago 2026 include:

1. AI Summit: Exploring ethical, human-centered AI use cases within Drupal

2. Non-Profit Summit: Highlighting how mission-driven organizations leverage Drupal for impact

3. Government Summit: Discussing digital governance, accessibility, and public-sector innovation

4. Higher Education Summit: Sharing strategies for universities and academic institutions

5. Healthcare Summit: Addressing personalization, migrations, and content strategy in healthcare.

6. Community Summit: Bringing contributors together to shape the future of Drupal

7. Drupal Partner Summit: Focused on Drupal business, partnerships, and long-term growth

Apart from these summits, keynote sessions at DrupalCon Chicago 2026 are expected to deliver more than inspiration; their aim is to talk about the future of Drupal and the Open Web in modern digital experiences.

Together, these elements make DrupalCon a truly memorable experience, bringing learning, meaningful connections, and fresh ideas together in a city that matches the event’s energy perfectly.

To End

DrupalCon Chicago 2026 brings the community together at a moment when the focus is firmly on what comes next for Drupal. The sessions and summits in Chicago reflect the real challenges teams are facing today, from performance and scalability to long-term sustainability.

These conversations closely mirror the work happening around DrupalFit. Insights from the community and real-world Drupal use cases continue to shape how we think about site health, maintenance, and ongoing improvement.

DrupalFit is built around these same concerns, helping teams better understand and maintain their Drupal sites as expectations rise. If you are evaluating your site’s performance, stability, or readiness for the future, a DrupalFit audit is a clear place to begin.

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