Your Guide to GrafanaCON 2026 in Barcelona: What not to miss
Blog post from Grafana Labs
GrafanaCON 2026 is set to take place in Barcelona from April 20-22, celebrating the Grafana community and its open-source ecosystem with technical deep dives, hands-on demos, and hackathon projects. The event, located at Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, promises sessions led by industry leaders like Google and LEGO, focusing on AI tools and open-source observability. Highlights include Grafana Labs' big announcements, over 30 sessions covering updates like Grafana 13 and AI advancements, and community-led talks. Attendees can participate in hands-on labs, the Science Fair, and the Golden Grot Awards, while engaging in informal discussions at Birds of a Feather sessions. The event also offers group discounts for registration and ensures an inclusive atmosphere with a Code of Conduct for all participants.
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| OpenTelemetry | 5 | 1,197 | 139 | 44 | +92% |
| Observability | 2 | 4,496 | 812 | 176 | +40% |
| AI Agents | 1 | 4,430 | 1,100 | 236 | -3% |
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