Joomla enthusiasts, this one is for you: from April 29 through May 1, 2026, Delray Beach Florida is the place to be. JDay USA presents 3 days of Joomla, and the good part is: you can attend virtually as well.
Hybrid Event: Attend In Person or Virtually
April 29 – May 1, 2026 | Aloft Delray Beach | Delray Beach, Florida (Pool Day May 2)
Delray Beach, FL : From April 29 through May 1, 2026, Joomla users, developers, designers, and digital professionals from around the world will come together for a dynamic hybrid Joomla community event packed with expert-led education, hands-on workshops, collaboration, and meaningful networking. Participants can choose to attend in person in beautiful Delray Beach, Florida, or join virtually from anywhere in the world, making the experience accessible to the entire global Joomla community.
This three-day event blends practical training, conference sessions, and community contribution, offering something for every skill level; from beginners building their first website to seasoned developers shaping the future of Joomla.
Event Highlights
Expert-Led Sessions
Learn directly from top Joomla experts and industry leaders sharing real-world strategies, tools, and solutions.
Hands-On Workshops
Interactive sessions designed to strengthen skills in Joomla management, development, design, and optimization.
Hybrid Access
Choose the experience that fits you best with either a virtual or in-person ticket option.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow Joomla enthusiasts, contributors, and professionals from across the globe.
In-Person Experience Perks
Attendees joining onsite will enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch each day, plus organized opportunities to go out for dinner and socialize, making it easy to build lasting friendships and professional connections beyond the sessions.
Featured Programming
Full-Day Workshops (Day 1 – April 29)
Kick off the event with your choice of two immersive training experiences:
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Coding in Joomla Workshop with Adam Melcher, Olivier Buisard, and Robin Clapp. Participants will receive a ready-to-use Joomla base site, allowing them to focus on building, customizing, and developing more efficiently than ever before. They will focus on building an override that uses php, javascript, custom fields and core joomla.
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Introduction to Joomla with Todd Woodward and Laura Gordon. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a stronger foundation, this course covers articles, categories, fields, components, modules, plugins, and creative ways to make websites dynamic and engaging.
Attendance for these full-day workshops requires a 3-day ticket.
Conference Sessions & Contribution Days (Days 2–3)
Opening Keynote
Brian Teeman launches the conference with an inspiring keynote about the true power of the Joomla community and the importance of “paying it forward” through contribution and collaboration.
Global Speaker Lineup
Attendees will hear from respected voices across the Joomla ecosystem, including:
Benjamin Trenkle • Nicholas Dionysopoulos • Herman Peeren • Ahmad Moussa • Tim Davis • Joe Sonne • Adam Melcher • Eoin Oliver • Marc Dechèvre • Todd Woodward • Carlos Cámara • Yannick Gaultier • Elisa Foltyn • Robert Deutz • Martina Scholz • Martin Kopp • Rachel Walraven • Richard Gosler • Brian Mitchell • Brian Teeman • Shirat Goldstein • Matt Garrepy, and more.
Two full days of conference sessions feature expert presentations, practical case studies, and collaborative learning. In the spirit of giving back, participants will also join “Bugs & Fun” contribution activities: testing Joomla, fixing issues, improving documentation, and learning how both coders and non-coders can support the project.
Attendance for these conference days is available with a 2-day or 3-day ticket.
Closing Session
CMS Critic’s Matt Garrepy will wrap up the event with a compelling look at the future of open source and the growing importance of content management systems, and why Joomla remains at the forefront.
Schedule at a Glance
April 29, 2026 (Wednesday | 9am–5pm EDT)
Full-Day Workshops – Intro to Joomla or Coding in Joomla | (Included with 3-day ticket only)
April 30, 2026 (Thursday | 9am–5pm EDT)
Conference Sessions + Keynote + Bugs & Fun Contribution | (Available with 2-day or 3-day ticket)
May 1, 2026 (Friday | 9am–5pm EDT)
Conference Sessions + Closing Session | (Available with 2-day or 3-day ticket)
May 2, 2026 (Saturday | 11am–5pm EDT)
Fun Day – Day at the Beach (community social event)
Venue & Hotel
Aloft Delray Beach – Conference Room
202 SE 5th Avenue | Delray Beach, FL 33483
Special event room rates available (book by March 28, 2026).
https://www.jdayusa.com/event-venue
Whether you attend virtually or in person, this event offers more than education: it’s an opportunity to build skills, make connections, and actively shape the future of open source through Joomla.
Join the community. Learn. Contribute. Pay it forward.
For event information and registration details, visit: https://jdayusa.com