QGIS User Conference 2026 · QGIS UC Website

Welcome to the Swiss Alps! ¶

The QGIS User Conference is an annual event that brings together users and developers of the QGIS open-source geographic information system (GIS). The conference offers an opportunity to discover the latest developments in QGIS, share real-world experiences, and network with the global QGIS community across administrations, industry, academia, and beyond.

The next conference will take place on 5–6 October 2026 in Laax, Switzerland, in the heart of the Swiss Alps.

In addition to the main conference days:

an informal active outdoor pre-event day is planned for 4 October 2026
a dedicated workshop day will follow on 7 October 2026, offering hands-on sessions and deeper technical dives
the QGIS Contributor Meeting will be held from 7–9 October 2026, bringing together active contributors for collaboration and planning
the QField Day will take place on 7 October 2026, focusing on mobile data collection workflows and real-world use cases

Program ¶

The detailed program will be published closer to the event. In the meantime, you can explore a recent edition on the QGIS User Conference 2025 website to get a sense of the format and content, and refer to the current schedule overview.

Call for Papers ¶

Share your work, ideas, and experiences with the QGIS community. We welcome user stories, technical talks, case studies, and workshops from all sectors and experience levels.

The call for papers will open soon

Tickets ¶

Join the QGIS community in Laax for two days of talks, discussions, and networking in the Swiss Alps. Ticket details and pricing will be announced soon.

Tickets will go on sale in March

Call for Sponsors ¶

Support the QGIS project and gain visibility within a global open-source geospatial community. Sponsorship packages offer a range of opportunities to connect with users, developers, and decision-makers.

Learn more about becoming a sponsor

Venue ¶

Venue

The event will be held at LAAX Galaaxy on Crap Sogn Gion, at 2,222 m above sea level, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The event will be held at LAAX Galaaxy on Crap Sogn Gion, at 2,222 m above sea level, in the heart of the Swiss Alps

Set right next to the Tectonic Arena Sardona UNESCO World Heritage Site, the venue offers breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding mountain landscape of the Surselva valley, one of the few Romansh-speaking regions in Switzerland.

Beyond the conference, the region is a true outdoor playground. Participants can enjoy mountain biking and hiking and paragliding flights directly from the venue, and refreshing breaks at Caumasee, one of Switzerland’s most iconic mountain lakes. Nearby, the Rhine Gorge, often called the Swiss Grand Canyon, adds another spectacular highlight with its dramatic cliffs and turquoise waters.