Community over Code Glasgow 2026 Speaker Kit

Overview

Thank you for being a speaker at Community over Code Glasgow, taking place October 11-14, 2026, at the Hilton Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland. Community over Code is the official conference of the Apache Software Foundation, where committers, contributors, and community members behind the world’s most widely deployed open source software gather to share, learn, and shape what comes next.

This is your official event speaker guide. Please bookmark this page and check back as the event gets closer, since we’ll add more speaker information (such as on-site details) as it becomes available. If you have any questions, drop a message in #speaker-help on the ASF Slack or email planners@apachecon.com.

Important Dates + Deadlines

Registration

To confirm that you will be presenting, please register by October 1, 2026.

Register here.

Your registration includes all conference content (keynotes, sessions, co-located events, BoFs), Expo Hall entry, welcome coffee, lunch, morning and afternoon coffee and snacks, and a conference t-shirt.

If you have any trouble registering, drop a message in #speaker-help.

Visa Letter Requests

If you require a visa letter to travel to the UK, please register for the event first, then request your letter. We ask that you note the following:

Venue & Travel

Community over Code Glasgow will be held at the Hilton Glasgow.

Address: Hilton Glasgow, 1 William St, Glasgow G3 8HT, United Kingdom

The closest airport is Glasgow International Airport (GLA), approximately 15 minutes from the venue. Bus, subway, and train options are available across Glasgow.

Parking: Self-parking £16.50 per day on-site (£3.30/hour, max vehicle height 1.8m). EV charging, secured and covered parking, and in/out privileges available. Valet parking is not available.

Accommodations are available at the venue. The discounted room block has closed, so rooms are now at standard rate. Availability is limited, so please book as soon as you can to secure your stay. Travel and hotel details

Schedule + Confirming Your Bio/Session

The Schedule is published on Cvent. Please review your session and confirm that your bio, session title and description, and timing are all correct.

The main conference runs Sunday, October 11 through Wednesday, October 14, with co-located events (Lakehouse Day, Airflow Contributor Days) and workshops on Saturday, October 10. There are 160+ sessions across 18 tracks, plus evening Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions and social events.

If everything looks good, no response is needed. If you have a conflict with your session timing or spot an error in your details, tell us as soon as possible in #speaker-help so we can work with the track chairs to sort it out.

Speaker Cancellation and Session Update Policy

If you need to cancel or update your session, please contact us in #speaker-help. All requests must be made by October 1, 2026.

AV Details + Requirements

Each session room includes a screen, projector, and microphones. All speakers must supply their own laptop and any necessary adaptors. Please confirm your laptop’s video output (HDMI, USB-C, etc.) and bring the right adaptor. If you require any additional AV, ask in #speaker-help.

Slides

Template. We have an optional slide template you’re welcome to use for your session: Slide template. Use of the template is not required, but you’re welcome to make a copy for your convenience.

Slide reviews and dress rehearsals. We offer optional slide reviews and dress rehearsals for anyone who wants them, whether you’re a first-time speaker or a veteran who wants a second pair of eyes. If you’d like feedback on your slides, want a practice run with a friendly audience, or just want to talk through your plan, request a session in #speaker-help on the ASF Slack.

Uploading your slides. All speakers are encouraged to upload their final slides ahead of the event, which helps drive interest in your session and supports accessibility.

Promote Your Talk

Help spread the word about your session. We’ve put together a page of ready-made posts and tips:

Sample posts to customize (replace [SESSION] with your talk title and [LINK] with your session page):

Share in your project Slack channels, Discord servers, mailing lists, and meetup groups.

Join the Slack

If you haven’t already, join the ASF Slack: http://s.apache.org/apachecon-slack

Then find us in #speaker-help, which is where you can ask logistical questions or connect with other speakers.

Code of Conduct

Please read and abide by the Community over Code Code of Conduct. It is strictly enforced. We ask speakers especially to review it and to be inclusive in the words and images used during their presentation.

Speaker Point of Contact

Reach out in #speaker-help on the ASF Slack, or email planners@apachecon.com.

Thanks to all the volunteers for putting this together :)