DConf '26, a conference for people who use the D programming language, will take place September 2–4, 2026 at a venue called CodeNode in Central London. The call for talk submissions is open until May 24 (DConf 2026 page).

CodeNode is a venue built specifically for tech events, located between Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations, about a 10-to-15-minute walk from Old Street. Talks happen on the ground floor in a room called CTRL, while the downstairs area, called ESC, is set aside for attendees to relax, chat, or play games between sessions. All attendees sit in the same room for every talk, rather than choosing between multiple talks happening at the same time.

BeerConf, the informal evening gathering tied to DConf, runs each evening during the first three nights of the conference. Ethan Watson coined the term in 2016 (DConf 2026 page; D Language Wiki). The official meeting point is the Travelodge London Central City Road, a short walk north of CodeNode, so attendees can easily get from the daytime venue to the evening gathering on foot.

The return to CodeNode is consistent with the venue's role in prior DConf events, though the confirmed details specify location and dates rather than framing this as a repeat of any particular past year. The 2026 conference page on dconf.org, published July 27, 2026, serves as the authoritative source for venue and schedule details (DConf 2026 page).

The D programming language is a tool developers use to write software, and DConf is the main in-person event where the people who use and build it gather to share knowledge. Because every attendee sees the same talks, there is a shared experience that multi-track conferences, where you have to pick and choose between sessions, do not offer. The CTRL room at CodeNode fits this approach well, and the ESC area gives people a place to keep talking after each session ends.

BeerConf is worth a note if you are not familiar with the D community's traditions. It is not a separately ticketed event or a sponsor-funded reception. It is an informal, self-organized gathering that has been part of DConf since Watson coined the term in 2016, and it has lasted across a decade of conferences, which suggests the community values unstructured, peer-to-peer conversation outside the formal schedule. The Travelodge on City Road serves as the anchor location, giving the gathering a fixed meeting point without imposing a structured program.

The submission deadline of May 24 leaves roughly three months between when proposals close and when the conference happens in September. This is a normal timeline for developer conferences, giving organizers time to review proposals and put together a balanced schedule, while giving speakers enough notice to prepare their talks.

London offers practical advantages for an international audience. CodeNode's location places it within walking distance of multiple Underground and National Rail connections, and the nearby hotels — including the Travelodge where BeerConf is based — make it easier for out-of-town attendees to manage logistics.

The early September dates avoid the late-summer holiday period that can lower conference attendance in European cities, and the Wednesday-to-Friday schedule follows the pattern common among mid-week developer conferences.

The broader context is that DConf serves a language community that, while smaller than those around languages like Python or JavaScript, has maintained a loyal following for over two decades. The commitment to an in-person, single-track format with an attached informal social tradition suggests a community that values focused conversation over a wide range of session options. For anyone curious about the D language, the May 24 submission deadline is the near-term date to keep in mind; registration details and the full program typically follow once proposals have been reviewed.