LavaCon 2026
The LavaCon Conference on Content Strategy and Technical Communication Management is an annual conference focused on Content Strategy, Content Operations and Technical Communication Management. The event began in Hawaii and is now holding its 24th annual conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, with both in person and online attendance options.
October 25 to 28, 2026
LavaCon brings together professionals responsible for making enterprise content work across teams, systems, channels and the customer journey. The 2026 program features more than 70 sessions and hands on workshops covering content operations, AI and content initiatives, with opportunities for attendees to share best practices, learn from peers and build professional relationships.
Conference Heritage and Purpose
LavaCon began in Hawaii with a focus on helping professionals in Content Strategy, Content Operations and Technical Communication reduce costs and generate revenue through modern publishing technologies. Its 24th annual conference continues this focus with programming centered on improving the business value of content.
Content Strategy and Operations
The 2026 program includes dedicated tracks on Content Strategy, Content Operations and Technical Communication Management. Sessions and workshops address how organizations can plan, implement and manage enterprise content initiatives while improving the customer experience.
AI and Content Operations
The conference includes an AI track focused on moving from experimentation to execution and scaling AI in Content Operations. The program explores how content teams can prepare content for AI and develop practical approaches to AI related content initiatives.
Target Audience
LavaCon is designed for professionals working across enterprise content functions. Attendees include Content Strategists and Content Leaders, Technical Writers and Documentation Managers, Knowledge Managers and Knowledge Engineers, Information Architects and Taxonomists, Content Designers and UX Writers, Localization and Translation Leaders and executives planning AI and other content initiatives.
Speakers Include:
- Keith Boyd, Senior Director, Customer Engagement, Microsoft Digital
- Maria Romanovsky, Director Content Design and Strategy, TikTok
- Amber Craig, Lead Content Designer, Salesforce
- Erik Bremer, Sr. Director, Global Content Engineering, Dell Technologies
- Nehal Sharma, Sr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon
- Jessica Reed, Dir. Customer Innovation, Adobe Global Digital Strategy Group
- Aman Goyal, AI Product Manager, T-Mobile
- Theresa Daudier, Senior Knowledge Management Engineer, ServiceNow
LavaCon 2026 is relevant to content professionals and marketing teams involved in content strategy, content operations and customer experience. Its combination of educational sessions, hands on workshops and professional networking provides a setting for learning how better content can support organizational goals.