When and where is the Summit?
The Summit sessions take place in London from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 November 2026. Monday 9 and Friday 13 November are travel days. The exact London venue is still to be confirmed.
ContributorsSummit 2026
Three days in London to build the roadmap of what comes next for React.
- Dates
- 10–12 Nov 2026
- Location
- London, UK
- Attendance
- Invite only
Why we’re gathering
A Foundation becomes real when its people meet.
This is our first chance to meet in person, connect across groups, and decide what comes next.
01
Establish our identity
Bring every technical working group together in person for the first time.
02
Shape the roadmap
Align working groups and subteams on priorities, active projects, and roadmaps.
03
Build trust
Create the relationships that make thoughtful remote collaboration work.
04
Formalize governance
Resolve leadership, membership, and cross-cutting coordination questions.
Program at a glance
Program
Travel days bookend three days together in London: one plenary day followed by two days dedicated to working groups.
Monday
09
November
Travel day
Travel to London and settle in ahead of the Summit.
Arrivals
Tuesday
10
November
Plenary sessions
Shared Foundation context, group updates, roadmap alignment, and cross-group priorities.
Wednesday
11
November
Working group day
Roadmap planning, deep dives, and hands-on collaboration within and across groups.
Thursday
12
November
Working group day
Continue working sessions, resolve dependencies, and agree on next steps.
Friday
13
November
Travel day
Depart London after three days of Summit sessions.
Departures
Joining the Summit
An invite-only working Summit.
Attendance is invite only for members of the React Foundation working groups.
Self-nominations
Interested in taking part?
Folks can self-nominate using the form below.
Self-nomination formPlan your Summit
Logistics
London and the dates are set. Venue details will be published here once confirmed.
Venue to be confirmed
London, United Kingdom
London offers direct international connections and a strong local React community. The final venue is being coordinated; capacity, accessibility, and breakout space are part of that decision.
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Before you book
Plan to arrive on Monday 9 November and depart on Friday 13 November. More information about the venue will be shared once it has been confirmed.
Participant FAQ
The details, in one place.
This is the source of truth for Summit participants. Confirmed information is stated plainly; open logistics are marked as such.
Last updated 22 July 2026
Who is invited?
Attendance is invite only for members of the React Foundation working groups. Folks can also self-nominate using the form linked on this page.
Is this a public conference?
No. The current format is a working Summit, not a public conference. Non-members of the React Foundation can self-nominate using the form.
What is the format?
Tuesday is a shared plenary day covering Foundation context, working group updates, roadmap alignment, and cross-group priorities. Wednesday and Thursday are dedicated to working group sessions.
What if I belong to more than one working group?
You are not the only one. Overlapping memberships are a known scheduling constraint, especially across DevX and React Native. Working groups may combine or split sessions, and cross-cutting sessions are encouraged. The detailed schedule will be coordinated around known overlaps.
Which working groups will meet?
The current plan includes React Native subteams for Core Runtime & Renderer, Platform Expertise, Stable API, and Distribution, alongside React Fiber, DevX / Developer Tools, Server, and Compiler groups.
Are travel and accommodation arranged?
The React Foundation will not be able to sponsor travel for every participant. Where possible, we hope participants’ employers will cover their travel and accommodation costs as a way of supporting the Foundation. If you need additional support to attend, however, please reach out to the Foundation directly.
Will meals be provided?
Catering and dietary-request details for the event will be shared when the venue and logistics plan are confirmed.
When will the detailed agenda be available?
The final agenda will be published in due course.
Where will updates be published?
This page is the participant source of truth and will be updated as venue, logistics, travel, and detailed scheduling decisions are finalized.It was last updated on 22 July 2026.
10–12 November · London
Let’s shape what comes next.
Bring your context and expertise to help build the future of React.
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