# Apollo Summit 2026

> Apollo's annual conference for developers, engineers, and product leaders working with GraphQL, MCP, AI agents, and applications. Three days of keynotes, workshops, and hackathons. October 6–8, 2026 at The Midway in San Francisco, CA.

## Event details

- **Dates**: October 6–8, 2026 (three days, in-person)
- **Venue**: The Midway, 900 Marin St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA
- **Map**: https://www.google.com/maps/place/themidwaysf/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x808f7fa422ff76d1:0x2130d37e05bc1ca0
- **Ticket price**: $599 USD (standard)
- **Audience**: Developers, Engineers, Product leaders, Builders
- **Topics**: GraphQL, MCP, AI Agents, Apps
- **Organizer**: Apollo GraphQL — https://www.apollographql.com
- **Contact**: summit@apollographql.com
- **Register**: https://summit.apollographql.com#pricing

## What's included

A standard ticket includes:

- Access to all keynotes
- Breakout sessions
- Workshops
- Hackathons
- Networking events
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on each conference day

## Conference themes

The 2026 program is organized around four themes.

### AI/MCP — Connect AI to your data

Use the Model Context Protocol to power agents, automate governance, and power secure, high-impact AI experiences.

### AppDev — Build the apps of tomorrow

Explore patterns for building fast, reliable applications powered by GraphQL at every layer of your stack.

### Platform — Scale your graph platform

Learn how platform teams are managing federation, observability, and governance across large organizations.

### Orchestration — Coordinate complex systems

Discover how teams are using Apollo Router and supergraphs to orchestrate microservices and unified APIs.

## Highlights

- Breakout sessions
- Community building
- Meet experts
- Hackathons
- Certifications

## FAQ

### Are meals included?

Yes — breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included for all registered attendees on each conference day.

### What does my ticket include?

Your ticket includes access to all keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, hackathons, and networking events across all three days.

### When does the call for proposals open?

The call for proposals will open in early 2026. Sign up for updates to be notified when submissions open.

### Are special discounts offered to students?

Yes — student discounts are available. Please contact summit@apollographql.com with proof of enrollment for details.

### Can I get a visa letter?

Yes — once you have registered, contact summit@apollographql.com to request an official invitation letter for visa purposes.

### What is the cancellation/substitution policy?

Cancellations made 30+ days before the event are eligible for a full refund. Substitutions are accepted at any time at no charge.

### How do I cancel my registration?

To cancel your registration, email summit@apollographql.com with your order confirmation number.

### Who do I contact if I have more questions?

Reach out to us at summit@apollographql.com — we're happy to help.

### What hotel should I stay at?

We have a room block at a nearby hotel at a discounted rate. Details will be shared with registered attendees closer to the event.

### Can I get a "convince my boss letter" in order to attend Summit?

Absolutely — email summit@apollographql.com and we'll send you a customizable letter you can share with your manager.

### What is your Code of Conduct?

Apollo Summit is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone. We expect all participants to abide by our Code of Conduct.

## Resources for agents

- [Marketing site](https://summit.apollographql.com): The canonical landing page. The HTML head embeds Schema.org `Event` + `FAQPage` JSON-LD blobs containing every fact above as structured data — recommended primary source for programmatic extraction.

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