DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026: Annertech returns as a Gold Sponsor
DrupalCon Europe is almost here, and we're delighted to be heading back to this iconic Drupal conference as a Gold Sponsor!
From 28 September to 1 October 2026, the Drupal community will come together in Rotterdam for four days of learning, sharing, collaboration and, of course, plenty of Drupal chat. The format is being switched up a bit this year, with the addition of specialised sessions on the 28th, two session days on the 29th and 30th, and contribution day on the 1st of October.
And this year, the Annertechies are heading to Rotterdam en masse. We're looking forward to catching up with old friends, meeting new faces and sharing what we've been working on across Drupal, accessibility and LocalGov Drupal.
We’re also holding our own two-day retreat in Rotterdam on the 1st and the 2nd of October. Known as Annertech Days, these internal conferences give us the opportunity to learn more about Annertech and our latest goals, brainstorm new ideas and connect (and yes, meet team members we haven’t met in real life).
Find the Annertech team at DrupalCon
If you've been to DrupalCon before, you'll know that Annertechies love to be involved. This year will be no different.
“DrupalCon is always a highlight of the year for us, and Rotterdam is shaping up to be a fantastic one. We’re delighted to be returning as a Gold Sponsor and bringing so many Annertechies along with us. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with the Drupal community, share what we’ve learned and, most importantly, have some fun together,” says Managing Director Stella Power.
Our booth is always a great social hub, and the team will be hanging out ready to greet and welcome attendees. A few of us will also be volunteering at DrupalCon.
As has become something of a tradition, Annertech will be driving DrupalCon's Trivia Night. Stella is the Question Setter in Chief, our Director of Technology Alan Burke will be back on the mic, asking questions and keeping you entertained, and of course the rest of the team will be runners – handing out and collecting answer sheets.
Taking place on Wednesday evening, 30 September, Trivia Night is always one of the biggest highlights of the conference – a chance to put your Drupal knowledge, general knowledge and questionable guessing skills to the test. Plus it’s a lot of fun.
And when we're not keeping everyone entertained, you'll find Annertechies across the conference delivering insightful sessions and getting involved in the wider Drupal community.
Don’t miss Christopher Torgalson’s accessibility session
There's plenty on the programme for anyone interested in building better Drupal websites.
Fullstack developer Christopher Torgalson will be presenting Accessibility Worst Practices on Tuesday, 29 September, from 13:30 to 14:15 in Leeuwen Room I&II.
Rather than simply running through a list of accessibility best practices, Christopher's session takes a deliberately different approach: looking at the things we shouldn't be doing. Drawing on the kinds of accessibility issues highlighted by WebAIM's Million survey, the session promises practical lessons on how seemingly small mistakes can create significant barriers for users.
It's a great fit for DrupalCon's User Experience, Accessibility & Design track – and a timely reminder that accessible websites don't happen by accident.
Local government takes centre stage
One of the highlights for us will be the Government Summit on Monday, 28 September – which is already full!
The summit brings together people working across government and the public sector to explore shared challenges around public-facing websites, intranets, digital services, case management and more. LocalGov Drupal is a great example of what can happen when public-sector organisations collaborate around open source, and we're delighted to see that conversation continuing at DrupalCon.
Frontend specialist Tony Barker, who is also the lead developer for LocalGov Drupal, will be in attendance to answer any questions you may have.
Another exciting development is that Jayvik Patel, Strategic Digital Services Manager at Luton Borough Council, will be presenting at the Government Summit. Jayvik has first-hand experience of delivering digital transformation with LocalGov Drupal.
Working with Annertech, Luton Borough Council moved from a legacy platform to a modern, user-centred website, launching its public beta in just 77 days.
The project focused on prioritising users' needs, working collaboratively and contributing improvements back to the LocalGov Drupal community. It's a story we're particularly proud to be associated with, and we're looking forward to hearing Jayvik share more of the experience in Rotterdam.
Come and say hello
For us, DrupalCon isn't just about talks and technology. It's about the people behind the technology. Open source works because people share what they've learned, contribute improvements, ask difficult questions and help each other solve problems.
Whether you're a long-time Drupal contributor, a LocalGov Drupal enthusiast, someone considering a move to Drupal, or simply curious about what we're up to, we'd love to meet you.
“If you’re coming to Rotterdam, please come and find us. Whether you want to talk Drupal, accessibility, LocalGov Drupal, digital transformation or simply say hello, the Annertech team would love to meet you. And if you fancy testing your trivia skills, we’ll see you on Wednesday night,” says Stella.
See you in Rotterdam!
DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026 runs from 28 September to 1 October. The full DrupalCon Rotterdam programme contains the latest session information, timings and updates.