GrafanaCON 2026 is set to take place from April 20-22 in Barcelona, serving as Grafana Labs' largest community event of the year, where participants can enjoy technical sessions, hands-on learning, and user stories. This event will spotlight the new features in Grafana 13 and include over 20 sessions related to open-source projects like Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Loki, Mimir, and Tempo. It offers a platform for peers to connect and share innovative uses of Grafana, with presentations ranging from beginner to advanced levels. The call for presentations is open until January 19, 2026, inviting contributions from diverse backgrounds, including first-time speakers. Registration opens in February, with early access to tickets and special pricing available for those who sign up for notifications.