BarCampGR: The Grand Rapids Unconference
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BarCampGR: The Grand Rapids Unconference
GVSU L. William Seidman Center
50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Friday, August 21st 6:30pm - 10pm
Saturday, August 22nd 9am - 4pm
RSVP
Register for BarCampGR 2026 via the BarCampGR website. If you RSVP for this event via Meetup only, you have not registered for the event.
LOCATION
GVSU's L. William Seidman Center is located on the south side of Fulton St. just west of the Grand River. Parking is available in the Fulton Lot (located between the river and the I-131 overpass) or the Mt. Vernon Lot off of Front Street. (Maps and Wayfinding)
DESCRIPTION
Our favorite "unconference" has returned! BarCampGR is a unique experience where attendees share their passion and expertise through informal 30-minute presentations on a wide variety of topics. While the event focuses on technology and design, BarCampGR’s presentation subjects have included everything from escape room design to turkey basting. The key element here is participation: each of us has knowledge to share!
Intrigued? Visit barcampgr.org to learn more about this FREE, one-of-a-kind annual conference. BarCampGR will kick off on Friday evening, August 21st and continue throughout the day on Saturday August 22nd. Check out the schedule below for details.
SCHEDULE
Friday, August 21, 2026
6:30-7:00 PM – Dinner and Opening session
7:00-9:30 PM – Sessions every 1/2 hour
9:30-11:00 PM – After Party??
Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:00-10:00 AM – Continental Breakfast
10:00 AM-12:00 PM – Sessions every 1/2 hour
12:00-1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00-4:00 PM – Sessions every 1/2 hour
4:00-4:30 PM – Closing session
SPONSORS
BarCampGR is sponsored by:
GRWebDev is sponsored by: