The Future We Build
Marriott Marquis / Chicago / May 7–8, 2026
About Summit
Code for America’s annual Summit brings the entire civic tech ecosystem together to break through our toughest challenges and celebrate our biggest wins.
The government landscape is changing rapidly, and we’re determined to meet the moment with Summit 2026. We’re hosting the event in Chicago, a new city for us, and we believe a fresh setting will help us all surface new ideas as we think through how to make government work better for everyone.
Summit 2026 will be an in-person immersive experience featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, lightning talks, our Demo Lab, and more. Attendees can expect time to exchange ideas with their peers from around the country, showcase what’s working and what’s not in their particular contexts, and find a community of fellow innovators to draw inspiration from.
To get a sense of what to expect, visit our YouTube channel to view recordings from Code for America Summit 2025.
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Summit at a glance
Based on Code for America Summit 2025 data
175+
speakers
60+
sessions and keynotes
850+
attendees from 43 states
Nerd out
Whether you’ve got a passion for procurement, a dedication to digital delivery, or a fervor for federal technology policy, Summit is the place for you.
Find your people
Catch up with old friends and build new relationships with fellow public servants, advocates, and technologists.
Collaborate and innovate
Get inspired by your peers, and work through problems together. Hear about obstacles, opportunities, and big wins at all levels of digital government.
About Code for America
Code for America, the country’s leading civic tech nonprofit for over 15 years, believes that government can work for the people, and by the people, in the new digital age. We work with government at all levels across the country to make the delivery of public services better with technology. We partner with community organizations and governments to build digital tools, change policies, and improve programs. Our goal: a resilient government that works well for everyone.
Learn more at codeforamerica.org.
Pricing
Get your ticket today
Early bird
$599
February 19–March 5
or until tickets sell out, limited quantity available
Just in time
$699
March 6–April 3
Standard
$749
April 4–April 29
Refund policy: Refunds are available through April 10, 2026. If your plans change and you would like to request a refund, please request via Eventbrite.
Summit at a glance
Mark your calendars!
Day 1
Thursday, May 7
Breakfast and lunch included
8:00-9:15 a.m.
Registration and breakfast
9:30-10:15 a.m.
Mainstage
Combination of keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Breakout sessions
Multiple sessions running concurrently
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Lunch
1:00-1:45 p.m.
Mainstage
Combination of keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions
2:00-3:00 p.m.
- Breakout sessions
Multiple sessions running concurrently - Lightning talks
Multiple short-form presentations grouped together into a single session
3:00-3:30 p.m.
Networking break
3:45-4:45 p.m.
- Breakout sessions
Multiple sessions running concurrently - Lightning talks
Multiple short-form presentations grouped together into a single session
4:45-6:00 p.m.
Network your way reception
Network and engage with this year’s attendees
Day 2
Friday, May 8
Breakfast and lunch included
8:00-9:15 a.m.
Registration and breakfast
9:30-10:15 a.m.
Mainstage
Combination of keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Breakout sessions
Multiple sessions running concurrently
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Lunch
1:00-1:45 p.m.
Mainstage
Combination of keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Breakout sessions
Multiple sessions running concurrently
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Demo Lab
Science fair style demos with multiple presenters
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Networking break
3:45-4:45 p.m.
Breakout sessions
Multiple sessions running concurrently
*Schedule subject to change without notice
Location
Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
2025 Speakers
2026 speakers to be announced soon
Sponsorship
Thank you to our generous funders and sponsors whose support enables Code for America Summit year after year.
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