BarCampGR: The Grand Rapids Unconference
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BarCampGR: The Grand Rapids Unconference
Calvin University Fine Arts Center
1795 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Friday, August 21st 5pm - 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
Calvin University's Covenant Fine Arts Center (CFAC) is located on the Calvin University campus near the intersection of E. Beltline and Burton. Parking is available immediately next to the venue. (Venue Information)
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
5:00 - 6:00 PM – Dinner
6:00 - 6:30 PM – Opening session
6:30 - 9:30 PM – Sessions every 1/2 hour
9:30 - 10:30 PM – After Party and Mineralogical Museum
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:
- Calvin University
- West Michigan Tech Talent
- The Factory
- BizStream
- SlothWerks
- SoftwareGR
- Ludus
- Lantern Coffee
GRWebDev is sponsored by: