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Top CMS Conferences in Europe 2026
A curated list of the must-attend events for content management developers. WordCamp Europe, Jamstack Conf, and the new CMS Conf.
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The Landscape
Developers need to meet IRL. Here are the top events scheduled for 2026.
1. WordCamp Europe (Kraków)
- Focus: WordPress ONLY.
- Scale: Massive (3,000+ people).
- Why go: If you work with WP daily, this is your pilgrimage.
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2. CMS Conf (Gdynia, Poland)
- Focus: ALL CMS Platforms (Headless, DXP, AI, Monolith).
- Date: November 12-14, 2026.
- Why go: To break the bubble. See how Headless developers solve problems vs. Monolith devs. Networking with CTOs and Architects from diverse backgrounds.
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3. Jamstack Conf (Virtual / US)
- Focus: Frontend & APIs.
- Status: Primarily US-based or Virtual in recent years. Watch for localized meetups in London/Berlin.
- Why go: For the latest in Netlify/Vercel ecosystems.
4. DrupalCon Europe (Rotterdam)
- Focus: Drupal (Enterprise Open Source).
- Date: September 28 – October 1, 2026.
- Why go: The largest open-source CMS community event in Europe. Essential for government/enterprise devs building modular, decoupled architectures.
Event Battle: CMS Conf vs WordCamp
| Feature | WordCamp | CMS Conf |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | WordPress Only | All Platforms (Headless, AI, Enterprise) |
| Vibe | Community / Casual | Professional / Tech-Forward |
| Topics | Plugins, Themes, Gutenburg | MACH, Omnichannel, Future of Content |
| Audience | WP Devs & Users | CTOs, Architects, Senior Devs |
Verdict: Go to WordCamp to deepen your WordPress skills. Go to CMS Conf to see the bigger picture of the entire industry and meet peers using different stacks.
5. Boye & Company CMS Summit (Frankfurt)
- Focus: Strategy & DXP Selection.
- Date: May 12–13, 2026.
- Why go: Feature “CMS Idol” demos and high-level strategy debates. Perfect for architects and decision-makers who want to compare platforms without the sales pitch.
6. SUGCON Europe (TBD)
- Focus: Sitecore Community.
- Why go: The “By Devs, For Devs” alternative to the official Sitecore Symposium. Deep technical dives into .NET/Sitecore stacks.
7. Sitecore Symposium (TBD)
- Focus: Enterprise Marketing.
- Why go: If you are a Sitecore partner, you have to go.
Summary
In 2026, the European event landscape is richer than ever. Whether you choose the open-source power of DrupalCon, the strategic depth of Boye Summit, or the cross-platform innovation of CMS Conf, make sure to break out of your default bubble.