BarCampGR: The Grand Rapids Unconference

About this event

**BarCampGR: The Grand Rapids Unconference** Calvin University Fine Arts Center 1795 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Friday, August 21st 5pm - 10pm Saturday, August 22nd 9am - 4pm **RSVP** [Register for BarCampGR 2026 via the BarCampGR website](https://barcampgr.org/). **If you RSVP for this event via Meetup only, you have not registered for the event.** **LOCATION** Calvin University's Covenant Fine Arts Center (CFAC) is located on the Calvin University campus near the intersection of E. Beltline and Burton. Parking is available immediately next to the venue. ([Venue Information](https://calvin.edu/places/covenant-fine-arts-center)) **DESCRIPTION** Our favorite "unconference" has returned! BarCampGR is a unique experience where attendees share their passion and expertise through informal 30-minute presentations on a wide variety of topics. While the event focuses on technology and design, BarCampGR’s presentation subjects have included everything from escape room design to turkey basting. The key element here is participation: each of us has knowledge to share! Intrigued? Visit [barcampgr.org](https://barcampgr.org/) to learn more about this FREE, one-of-a-kind annual conference. BarCampGR will kick off on Friday evening, August 21st and continue throughout the day on Saturday August 22nd. Check out the schedule below for details. **SCHEDULE** *Friday, August 21, 2026* 5:00 - 6:00 PM – Dinner 6:00 - 6:30 PM – Opening session 6:30 - 9:30 PM – Sessions every 1/2 hour 9:30 - 10:30 PM – After Party and [Mineralogical Museum](https://calvin.edu/bruce-dice-mineralogical-museum) *Saturday, August 22, 2026* 9:00 - 10:00 AM – Continental Breakfast 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Sessions every 1/2 hour 12:00 - 1:00 PM – Lunch 1:00 - 4:00 PM – Sessions every 1/2 hour 4:00 - 4:30 PM – Closing session **SPONSORS** BarCampGR is sponsored by: * [Calvin University](https://calvin.edu/) * [West Michigan Tech Talent](https://www.westmichigantechtalent.com/) * [The…