From 48887fa13fec49603c137cc64aa81e735e22f11e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Auriemma Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:29:22 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/9] blog: GraphQLConf 2026 announcement --- ...26-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx | 68 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 68 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..502b3378f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ +--- +title: "GraphQLConf 2026: May 6-7 in Menlo Park" +tags: ["announcements"] +date: 2026-01-28 +byline: GraphQL Foundation +--- +GraphQLConf will return to its roots in the Bay Area on May 6-7, 2026 at the Meta office campus in Menlo Park, CA. The Bay Area has always played a special role in the GraphQL story. From the earliest internal experiments to the first open-source release and initial meetups, this region helped define what GraphQL would become. Bringing GraphQLConf back to the area is an opportunity to reflect on how far the ecosystem has grown while looking ahead to what’s next. + +More details can be found on the [conference website](https://graphql.org/conf/2026/](https://graphql.org/conf/2026/). + +## Thank you, Meta\! + +We are deeply grateful to Meta for their generosity in making both their facilities and their event support team available to GraphQL users. GraphQLConf is an event run in service of the community, and support like this allows us to focus our resources on what matters most: creating a welcoming, inclusive, and high-quality experience for everyone who builds with GraphQL. We couldn’t do this without partners who believe in the long-term health of the ecosystem. + +## Free\* Admission + +We will not be charging for conference passes this year\! At the same time, we know that no-shows can make planning difficult and prevent others from attending. We’re currently working on a ticketing model that encourages attendance while keeping the event accessible. + +One idea we’re exploring is a suggested, but entirely voluntary, donation at registration. More details will be shared once the model is finalized. Our goal is simple: keep GraphQLConf open to everyone, try to offset some expenditures, and respect the community’s time and the generosity of our hosts. + +## What to Expect + +GraphQL continues to evolve rapidly, and GraphQLConf 2026 will reflect the breadth and depth of the modern ecosystem. + +Major themes are expected to include: +* AI and GraphQL +* UI and product development +* Backend architecture +* Security and trust +* Federation, composite schemas, and distributed systems +* Developer experience +* Tooling, performance, and operations +* Getting started with GraphQL +* …and much more + +Whether you’re building client applications, designing schemas, operating federated graphs at scale, or exploring how GraphQL fits into an AI-driven future, GraphQLConf is the place to connect and learn. And the vibes are sure to be great if prior conferences are any indication\! + +Another editorial note: the conference will be two days long instead of three, which is a change from prior years. + +## Call for Proposals Is Open + +We want to hear from you. + +The [Call for Proposals (CFP)](https://sessionize.com/graphqlconf-2026/) is now open, and we encourage submissions from across the community — practitioners, maintainers, newcomers, and long-time contributors alike. + +If you’ve learned something the hard way, built something interesting, or have a perspective that could help others, we’d love to see your talk. + +## A compelling sponsor experience + +GraphQLConf exists because of community and industry support. + +The GraphQL Foundation is actively seeking sponsors who want to invest in the GraphQL ecosystem and help make this event accessible to developers around the world. + +Sponsorship supports: +* Event production and accessibility +* Speaker travel and diversity programs +* Recording and publishing talks +* Community infrastructure beyond the conference + +We have options for every budget level for your team, starting at just $1,000 USD. + +[👉 View the prospectus: GraphQLConf 2026 Sponsorship](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sponsor_GraphQLConf_2026_012126.pdf) + +## From Autumn to Spring + +We had such a good time at GraphQLConf 2025 that we couldn’t wait twelve whole months to get it started again\! We’ve been talking about moving this gathering earlier in the year for a while, and Meta’s availability helped us get it done. So mark your calendar for May 6-7, 2026, and join us in Menlo Park for two days of learning, collaboration, and connection around the future of GraphQL. + +More details on registration, speakers, and schedules will be announced soon 👀 From 9a1890909363d3f7c890cf2aa85c3f533b0d4fc8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Martin Bonnin Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:48:26 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/9] Apply suggestion from @martinbonnin --- src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx index 502b3378f0..2f24602493 100644 --- a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx +++ b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ byline: GraphQL Foundation --- GraphQLConf will return to its roots in the Bay Area on May 6-7, 2026 at the Meta office campus in Menlo Park, CA. The Bay Area has always played a special role in the GraphQL story. From the earliest internal experiments to the first open-source release and initial meetups, this region helped define what GraphQL would become. Bringing GraphQLConf back to the area is an opportunity to reflect on how far the ecosystem has grown while looking ahead to what’s next. -More details can be found on the [conference website](https://graphql.org/conf/2026/](https://graphql.org/conf/2026/). +More details can be found on the [conference website](https://graphql.org/conf/2026/)(https://graphql.org/conf/2026/). ## Thank you, Meta\! From 547e1ac79fe0258bddfb3d3d20f711d74e036162 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Auriemma Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:52:49 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/9] Revise admission details for GraphQLConf 2026 --- src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx | 6 ++---- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx index 2f24602493..3c46c5efc7 100644 --- a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx +++ b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx @@ -12,11 +12,9 @@ More details can be found on the [conference website](https://graphql.org/conf/2 We are deeply grateful to Meta for their generosity in making both their facilities and their event support team available to GraphQL users. GraphQLConf is an event run in service of the community, and support like this allows us to focus our resources on what matters most: creating a welcoming, inclusive, and high-quality experience for everyone who builds with GraphQL. We couldn’t do this without partners who believe in the long-term health of the ecosystem. -## Free\* Admission +## Accessible to all -We will not be charging for conference passes this year\! At the same time, we know that no-shows can make planning difficult and prevent others from attending. We’re currently working on a ticketing model that encourages attendance while keeping the event accessible. - -One idea we’re exploring is a suggested, but entirely voluntary, donation at registration. More details will be shared once the model is finalized. Our goal is simple: keep GraphQLConf open to everyone, try to offset some expenditures, and respect the community’s time and the generosity of our hosts. +Conference registration will be essentially free for attendees. At the same time, we know that no-shows can make planning difficult and prevent others from attending. We’re currently working on a ticketing model that encourages attendance while keeping the event accessible. More details will be shared once the model is finalized. Our goal is simple: keep GraphQLConf open to everyone, try to offset some expenditures, and respect the community’s time and the generosity of our hosts. ## What to Expect From 63af6029b04d51a96ddfcabebf5f93001053610c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Auriemma Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:55:34 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 4/9] Bump date, clean up --- ...t.mdx => 2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx} | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) rename src/pages/blog/{2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx => 2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx} (90%) diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx similarity index 90% rename from src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx rename to src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx index 3c46c5efc7..c5ab6ab433 100644 --- a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-28-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx +++ b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx @@ -1,14 +1,14 @@ --- title: "GraphQLConf 2026: May 6-7 in Menlo Park" tags: ["announcements"] -date: 2026-01-28 +date: 2026-01-29 byline: GraphQL Foundation --- GraphQLConf will return to its roots in the Bay Area on May 6-7, 2026 at the Meta office campus in Menlo Park, CA. The Bay Area has always played a special role in the GraphQL story. From the earliest internal experiments to the first open-source release and initial meetups, this region helped define what GraphQL would become. Bringing GraphQLConf back to the area is an opportunity to reflect on how far the ecosystem has grown while looking ahead to what’s next. More details can be found on the [conference website](https://graphql.org/conf/2026/)(https://graphql.org/conf/2026/). -## Thank you, Meta\! +## Thank you, Meta! We are deeply grateful to Meta for their generosity in making both their facilities and their event support team available to GraphQL users. GraphQLConf is an event run in service of the community, and support like this allows us to focus our resources on what matters most: creating a welcoming, inclusive, and high-quality experience for everyone who builds with GraphQL. We couldn’t do this without partners who believe in the long-term health of the ecosystem. @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Major themes are expected to include: * Getting started with GraphQL * …and much more -Whether you’re building client applications, designing schemas, operating federated graphs at scale, or exploring how GraphQL fits into an AI-driven future, GraphQLConf is the place to connect and learn. And the vibes are sure to be great if prior conferences are any indication\! +Whether you’re building client applications, designing schemas, operating federated graphs at scale, or exploring how GraphQL fits into an AI-driven future, GraphQLConf is the place to connect and learn. And the vibes are sure to be great if prior conferences are any indication! Another editorial note: the conference will be two days long instead of three, which is a change from prior years. @@ -61,6 +61,6 @@ We have options for every budget level for your team, starting at just $1,000 US ## From Autumn to Spring -We had such a good time at GraphQLConf 2025 that we couldn’t wait twelve whole months to get it started again\! We’ve been talking about moving this gathering earlier in the year for a while, and Meta’s availability helped us get it done. So mark your calendar for May 6-7, 2026, and join us in Menlo Park for two days of learning, collaboration, and connection around the future of GraphQL. +We had such a good time at GraphQLConf 2025 that we couldn’t wait twelve whole months to get it started again! We’ve been talking about moving this gathering earlier in the year for a while, and Meta’s availability helped us get it done. So mark your calendar for May 6-7, 2026, and join us in Menlo Park for two days of learning, collaboration, and connection around the future of GraphQL. More details on registration, speakers, and schedules will be announced soon 👀 From 4d99525702b277bb4c83c5401983cbf5ca02bcc0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Auriemma Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:55:53 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 5/9] Fix hyperlink --- src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx index c5ab6ab433..6274d16622 100644 --- a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx +++ b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ byline: GraphQL Foundation --- GraphQLConf will return to its roots in the Bay Area on May 6-7, 2026 at the Meta office campus in Menlo Park, CA. The Bay Area has always played a special role in the GraphQL story. From the earliest internal experiments to the first open-source release and initial meetups, this region helped define what GraphQL would become. Bringing GraphQLConf back to the area is an opportunity to reflect on how far the ecosystem has grown while looking ahead to what’s next. -More details can be found on the [conference website](https://graphql.org/conf/2026/)(https://graphql.org/conf/2026/). +More details can be found on the [conference website](https://graphql.org/conf/2026/). ## Thank you, Meta! From 6ffc9afa9fcca78d303e9a782f0817b9f809ed30 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Auriemma Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:57:26 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 6/9] Update src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx Co-authored-by: Benjie --- src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx index 6274d16622..e19f150701 100644 --- a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx +++ b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Sponsorship supports: * Recording and publishing talks * Community infrastructure beyond the conference -We have options for every budget level for your team, starting at just $1,000 USD. +We have options for every budget level for your team, starting at **just $1,000 USD**. [👉 View the prospectus: GraphQLConf 2026 Sponsorship](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sponsor_GraphQLConf_2026_012126.pdf) From 0523cd6ac7d5af4610f10e7eab8139190c64f1c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Auriemma Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:57:38 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 7/9] Update src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx Co-authored-by: Benjie --- src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx index e19f150701..98d923b275 100644 --- a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx +++ b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Major themes are expected to include: Whether you’re building client applications, designing schemas, operating federated graphs at scale, or exploring how GraphQL fits into an AI-driven future, GraphQLConf is the place to connect and learn. And the vibes are sure to be great if prior conferences are any indication! -Another editorial note: the conference will be two days long instead of three, which is a change from prior years. +This year the conference will be two days instead of three, a change from prior years; we're hoping to organize more informal get-togethers for the Working Group, TSC, Board and Ambassadors before/after the conference — details to follow. ## Call for Proposals Is Open From 79c4e10869c35d66fcb0dba6b44e61597e8018f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Auriemma Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:05:14 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 8/9] Truncate the sponsorship portion --- src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx | 6 ------ 1 file changed, 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx index 98d923b275..0d45fb5c7d 100644 --- a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx +++ b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx @@ -49,12 +49,6 @@ GraphQLConf exists because of community and industry support. The GraphQL Foundation is actively seeking sponsors who want to invest in the GraphQL ecosystem and help make this event accessible to developers around the world. -Sponsorship supports: -* Event production and accessibility -* Speaker travel and diversity programs -* Recording and publishing talks -* Community infrastructure beyond the conference - We have options for every budget level for your team, starting at **just $1,000 USD**. [👉 View the prospectus: GraphQLConf 2026 Sponsorship](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sponsor_GraphQLConf_2026_012126.pdf) From d53b91111799e31a90e01740001419b4a13e41b2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Auriemma Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:13:40 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 9/9] Benjie's wordsmith Co-authored-by: Benjie --- src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx index 0d45fb5c7d..b6464858f8 100644 --- a/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx +++ b/src/pages/blog/2026-01-29-graphqlconf-2026-announcement.mdx @@ -14,7 +14,9 @@ We are deeply grateful to Meta for their generosity in making both their facilit ## Accessible to all -Conference registration will be essentially free for attendees. At the same time, we know that no-shows can make planning difficult and prevent others from attending. We’re currently working on a ticketing model that encourages attendance while keeping the event accessible. More details will be shared once the model is finalized. Our goal is simple: keep GraphQLConf open to everyone, try to offset some expenditures, and respect the community’s time and the generosity of our hosts. +This year, conference registration will be essentially free for attendees! + +However, it's well known that free tickets can lead to increased no-shows, which in turn can make planning difficult and prevent others from attending. We’re currently working on a ticketing model that encourages attendance while keeping the event accessible. More details will be shared once the model is finalized; our goal is simple: keep GraphQLConf open to everyone, try to offset some expenditures, and respect the community’s time and the generosity of our hosts. ## What to Expect