Code for America Summit 2026

Code for America, a nonprofit founded in 2009, believes that government can work for the people, and by the people, in the digital age. We work with government at all levels across the country to make the delivery of public services equitable with technology. We partner with community organizations and governments to build digital tools, change policies, and improve programs. Our goal: a resilient government that effectively and equitably serves everyone. Learn more atcodeforamerica.org.By registering for our events, you are signing up to receive email news and updates from Code for America. You can update your subscription preferences at any time. For more information on how to modify your subscription, our privacy practices, and how we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, please review ourPrivacy Policy.

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This year’s Summit theme is: The Future We Build

Marriott Marquis Chicago

Code for America’s annual Summit brings the entire civic tech ecosystem together to break through our toughest challenges and celebrate our biggest wins.The government landscape is changing rapidly, and we’re determined to meet the moment with Summit 2026. We’re hosting the event in Chicago, a new city for us, and we believe a fresh setting will help us all surface new ideas as we think through how to make government work better for everyone.Summit 2026 will be an in-person immersive experience featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, lightning talks, our Demo Lab, and more. Attendees can expect time to exchange ideas with their peers from around the country, showcase what’s working and what’s not in their particular contexts, and find a community of fellow innovators to draw inspiration from. What to expect:<ul><li>Explore what’s possible and learn from your peers</li><li>Hear about the challenges our systems face</li><li>Gain skills to design policy with tech that serves all people</li><li>Navigate and shape the tech landscape to make it work better for everyone</li></ul> To get a sense of what to expect, visit our<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL65XgbSILalWEf6-fTc2iKc8nLPgynqEY&amp;si=O-JNdKrSdO-4cjxF" title="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL65XgbSILalWEf6-fTc2iKc8nLPgynqEY&amp;si=O-JNdKrSdO-4cjxF" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> YouTube channel</a> to view recordings from Code for America Summit 2025. _____________________________________________________Cancellation Policy: Refunds were available through April 10. Unfortunately, we’re no longer able to process refunds at this time.

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