Where: Macstock will take place at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, IL
Check-in: will begin at 8am each day
Creator Camp: Mac Edition Sessions will be held from 9:00am – 5:45 pm on Thursday, July 9, 2026
Macstock Welcome and Announcements: 8:45am – 9:00am each morning
Day One: Sessions will be held from 9:00am – 5:45 pm on Friday, July 10, 2026
Day Two: Sessions will be held from 9:00am – 5:45pm on Saturday, July 11, 2026
Day Three: Sessions will be held from 9:00am – 5:45pm on Sunday, July 12, 2026
Please Note that at the time of posting, the Dates, Times, Special Events, Speakers, and Final Schedule/Topics are subject to change or cancellation.
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July 10, 2026
Friday
4 Workshops
1 Evening Session
5 Presenters
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Lunch Break
4:00 – 5:30 pm (90 min)
Podcasting with Apple: From Idea to Launch Using the Gear You Already Own
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Evening Break
Relax, Enjoy Some Downtime, or Grab Dinner on your own or with friends!
7:30 pm
An Evening with David Pogue
It’s David Pogue in person, with electric piano tucked under his arm! He will tell you the story of Apple, live at the Macstock, with song parodies and slides for a wildly entertaining zoom through 50 years!
Followed by a book signing of “Apple: The First 50 Years”!
Copies of David’s book for the signing are available for pre-order right now at a special price in the Macstock Shop! Pre-order and we’ll have it ready and waiting for you at Macstock!
July 11, 2026
Saturday
2 Workshops
4 Sessions
1 Evening Session
7 Presenters
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Lunch Break
4:00 – 4:45 pm (45 min)
From Curiosity to Capability: Practical AI Workflows Anyone Can Use
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Evening Break
Relax, Enjoy Some Downtime, or Grab Dinner on your own or with friends!
