Umbraco Spark 2027

The technical conference for Umbraco developers.

Join us in Bristol on Friday 19 March 2027 for a day of technical talks, hands-on sessions and community. Talks will cover topics such as the latest tools, patterns and practice, from front-end and back-end development to DevOps, integrations, accessibility and AI-assisted development. Last year's line-up included lightning talks, live demos and a few fun, unexpected insights, alongside deep dives from Umbraco HQ and Umbraco MVPs.

What to Expect

• Practical, developer-focused content for all experience levels, from quick wins for all developers to architectural patterns for seasoned engineers.

• One main track, so you never have to choose between sessions.

• Sessions will not be recorded or live-streamed, so attending in person is the only way to catch them.

What's Included with Your Ticket

• Talks: One main track of 15, 30 and 45-minute sessions, from fast-paced lightning talks to in-depth technical deep dives.

• Package Jam Award: Celebrate community-built packages at the Package Jam Award session at the end of the day. The Umbraco Package Jam and extended hackathon take place on Thursday 18 March 2027 and Package Jam attendees can finish their packages there before presenting them at the conference. The Package Jam is booked separately through Meetup, and sign-up details will be announced soon.

• Swag: Official Umbraco Spark notebook and 2027 event t-shirt.

• Food & Drinks: Breakfast snacks, morning cakes, lunch and afternoon cookies, with unlimited tea, coffee and water and soft drinks through the day, then end-of-day drinks overlooking Bristol Harbourside.

• Socials: A pre-party and an after-party to catch up with the community and meet new faces. You'll be able to sign up for the socials using Meetup. Sign-up details will be announced soon.

Ticket Tiers & Deadlines

Tickets on sale from Wednesday 21 October 2026.

• Early Bird: £100 + VAT (ends 11:59 PM GMT, 11 December 2026) ⏰

• Standard: £125 + VAT (12 December to 11:59 PM GMT, 31 January 2027)

• Last Chance: £150 + VAT (1 February to 11:59 PM GMT, 28 February 2027)

• A no swag tier may be announced (circa 1 March to 11:59 PM GMT, 5 March 2027). 

• After 5 March 2027: Ticket sales are expected to close.

Opportunity Tickets

We will be offering free conference tickets to support underrepresented groups in tech, junior developers and those facing financial barriers. Applications will be opening soon, and details on how to apply or nominate someone will be announced on umbracospark.com.

Speaking at Umbraco Spark?

• The Call for Speakers closes 8 January 2027 at 11:59 PM GMT. Submit a talk here.

• Accepted speakers who have already bought a ticket will receive a full refund or can transfer it to someone else.

Policies & Contact

• Refunds and transfers: Tickets are non-refundable, but you can transfer your ticket to someone else.

• Code of conduct: All attendees are expected to follow our code of conduct.

• Questions: Email spark@umbracofoundation.co.uk.

• More information: umbracospark.com