CriblCon is Cribl’s annual user conference, bringing our customers together in person for two days of learning, networking, and fun. Expect collaborative sessions, real-world use cases, live demos, hands-on labs, and expert-led discussions to help you get the most out of Cribl. Bring your challenges, curiosity, and best goat-themed puns — we’ll make sure it’s time well spent!

CriblCon 26 will take place on Tuesday, September 29, and Wednesday, September 30, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL. The Campus Experience, powered by Cribl University, will be held the day before on Monday, September 28, 2026.

The goal of this event is to foster technical conversations — these are community/technical proof events. If you’re a Cribl user, this is the place to be! If you’re looking for THE telemetry data management event of the year, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re in the field of data engineering and want to share best, better, amazing practices (and insights from failures), I’m not sure why you’re still reading, you should be registering right now!

You must be 18 years of age to attend the conference and 21 years of age to attend the evening events.

CriblCon is a casual to business casual event—wear what makes you comfortable! Just keep in mind that conference rooms can get chilly, so we recommend bringing layers.

Drop into #criblcon on Community Slack or reach out to criblcon@cribl.io.

$699 US dollars for Early Early Bird pricing through May 29, 2026

$799 US dollars for Early Bird pricing from May 30 to July 31, 2026

$999 US dollars for pricing from August 1 until the event is sold out

Note: Pricing ends at 11:59 p.m. Central Time

Education and government prices are available. To access education and government discounts, use your business email (.gov, .mil, and .edu) during registration.

All major credit cards will be accepted (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa) for CriblCon.

Registration cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to criblcon@cribl.io.

Refund schedule (2026)

• Through August 21: Full refund
• August 22-September 11: 50% refund
• September 12 or later: Non-refundable

Transfers:

Registrations are fully transferable at any time to a colleague within the same organization at no charge. Email criblcon@cribl.io with the new attendee’s full name, work email, and we’ll update the registration.

If you need to make any edits to your registration, click the Edit Registration Details link at the bottom of your confirmation email or email criblcon@cribl.io with your requested changes.

You can request to have your confirmation email resent by emailing criblcon@cribl.io.

Registration and badge pickup will be available during the Welcome Reception: "Badges, Bites & Brews" on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM. 

Stop by to grab your badge and enjoy a snack and beverage. If you can’t make it Monday, the registration desk and badge pickup area will open at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 29, in the Chicago Marriott. The exact location will be shared closer to the event.

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CriblCon 26 is held at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL.

No. Once you have registered for CriblCon 26, we will send you a link to register for the hotel with our discounted rate. You can book with the hotel via the CriblCon link. 

Please register for CriblCon with your discount. We will send you a link to register for your hotel with our discounted rate. Please book directly with the hotel via that link. You will be required to put down a credit card to reserve your hotel reservation up front but it will be reversed once on site. We will take care of the hotel reservation costs onsite.

Please note, you will be responsible for any incidentals charged to the room while on site, including parking.

The closest airports to Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile are:

• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) which is located approximately 12 miles away
• Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) which is located approximately 17 miles away

The Cribl co-founders will deliver the keynote session and cover our product vision. There will be breakout sessions, demo stations, architecture whiteboard sessions, Hands-on Labs, demos from Cribl technology partners, and of course, HallwayCon (aka bump into old friends and make new ones.) Closer to the event, we’ll release the sessions you can choose from.

Yes, the Hands-On Labs will require your own computer.

Yes! We would love for customers to share their stories of triumph (and despair). Submit here by May 22, 2026

If you have any questions during the event you can find us in the community Slack channel #criblcon (submit your questions during sessions here, too) or at criblcon@cribl.io.

There is not a streaming option available this year for CriblCon 26.

All CriblCon 26 sessions will be recorded and made available shortly after the event, with the exception of Hands-On Labs and Campus Experience sessions.

The CriblCon Partner Breakout is Cribl’s event for our partner ecosystem. The Partner Breakout is designed to inspire, educate, and connect partners across the ecosystem.

The Partner Breakout is taking place at CriblCon 26 on Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026 at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. When not attending the Partner Breakout, attendees will have full access to all of the other CriblCon keynotes, breakout sessions and hands-on labs throughout the week.

Any partner who is registered and attending CriblCon can attend the partner breakout. But get there early because space is limited! 

For all Partner breakout-specific questions, please send an email to criblcon@cribl.io and we will route it to the appropriate Cribl team.

The Campus Experience, powered by Cribl University, is a dedicated in-person training day, taking place the first day of  CriblCon, designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities and deep dives into Cribl products and best practices. It's geared towards both new and experienced Cribl users looking to enhance their skills. This is a paid addition to your conference fee, and it takes place on Monday, September 28, 2026.

The Campus Experience is ideal for IT professionals, data engineers, security analysts, and anyone interested in learning more about Cribl Stream, Edge, Search, and Lake. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, there's something for you.

The Campus Experience will offer expert led-sessions on a variety of topics, broken into three distinct training tracks to cater to different levels of Cribl expertise: 

• Cribl Core: Perfect for beginners and those new to the ecosystem who want to build a solid foundation. Core learners either haven’t yet explored the Cribl Certified User curriculum or have only recently completed it. But we highly recommend arriving with your User certification finished to get a head start.
• Cribl Advanced: Designed for more experienced data professionals who are already familiar with the platform and ready to level up their skills. Advanced learners are ready for Level 2 Admin training or those who have recently cleared their Admin certifications. This track focuses on managing environments effectively.
• Cribl Expert: A deep-dive experience for power users. This track is for those who want to move at an accelerated pace and tackle complex configurations, advanced troubleshooting, and high-level system optimization. Having your CC Engineer certification is highly recommended to ensure you can keep up with the deep-dive configurations and complex troubleshooting. 

You can choose the track that best suits your current skill level and professional goals. Detailed session agendas will be available closer to the event.

For more Campus Experience FAQs, please head here

Thank you for your interest in CriblCon 26! If you and your company are interested in sponsoring CriblCon, please email us at criblcon-sponsorships@cribl.io.