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The Joomla! World Conference is the global gathering of the Joomla open-source content management system community, returning in 2026 after a long break. The conference takes place from 16 to 18 October 2026 in Potsdam and Berlin, Germany, under the banner of connecting people, code, and communities. It brings together Joomla developers, site builders, extension authors, agencies, and contributors from around the world, with the option to follow parts of the event online. The two-and-a-half-day programme is organised in four parallel tracks, two in English and two in German, featuring talks by international speakers on development, design, security, and community topics. A pre-event on Thursday 15 October welcomes registered participants, and Saturday afternoon is set aside for Make-it-Happen Sessions, hands-on working sessions where attendees contribute directly to Joomla projects. Sponsors are hosted in a dedicated exhibition space alongside the talks. For attendees, the conference combines technical sessions with the chance to work face to face with core contributors and fellow community members. As the first global Joomla event in several years, the 2026 edition is an important moment for re-energising one of the longest-running open-source CMS communities.
Joomla! World Conference 2026 takes place October 16–18, 2026 in Potsdam, Germany.
Joomla! World Conference 2026 is a hybrid event — you can attend on-site or join remotely.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Potsdam in mid-October offers autumn colour across its palace parks, which is the season the city is arguably built for. Immediately southwest of Berlin and reachable on a regional ticket, it combines Prussian royal architecture with a compact, quiet centre — a noticeably calmer conference base than the capital, while keeping Berlin within a half-hour ride for evenings.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) connects to Potsdam by regional train in roughly 45 to 60 minutes with a change, or around 40 minutes by road. From central Berlin, S-Bahn line S7 and regional trains reach Potsdam Hauptbahnhof in about 30 to 40 minutes. Potsdam's own trams and buses cover the palace districts, and a single regional fare zone ticket covers Berlin and Potsdam together.
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German mobile coverage is solid across Potsdam and the Berlin corridor, though it can weaken inside the larger palace grounds. An eSIM sorted before arrival avoids dealing with registration requirements that apply to local prepaid SIMs. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Sanssouci Palace and Park. Frederick the Great's summer palace sits above terraced vineyards in a park large enough to absorb a full morning. October colour is the season's advantage. Timed entry applies to the palace interior; the grounds and outlying buildings are freely walkable. Tickets on Tiqets →
Dutch Quarter. Four blocks of red-brick gabled houses built in the 1700s for Dutch artisans, now filled with cafés and small shops. It is the most characterful part of central Potsdam and a ten-minute walk from the main station. An hour is enough to cover it.
Cecilienhof and Neuer Garten. The mock-Tudor palace where the 1945 Potsdam Conference was held stands in a lakeside park north of the centre. The historical rooms are preserved. Combine with a walk along the Heiliger See; allow two hours including travel. Tickets on Tiqets →
Filmpark Babelsberg. Europe's oldest large-scale film studio still operates on the city's edge, with a visitor park covering its history from Metropolis onwards. More engaging than expected for a studio tour, and reachable by tram in around twenty minutes.
Should I stay in Potsdam or Berlin?
Either works. Potsdam is quieter and closer to the venue; Berlin offers more choice and connects in 30 to 40 minutes by frequent S-Bahn and regional trains.
Does one ticket cover Berlin and Potsdam transport?
Yes, with the appropriate zone coverage a single regional fare covers travel across both, including S-Bahn, trams and buses.
What is the weather like in October?
Cool and often damp, with daytime temperatures in the low teens Celsius. Palace parks involve significant outdoor walking, so waterproof footwear is worth packing.
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