diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/location.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/location.md
index e27c33c4d0e..083e0bdff0c 100644
--- a/content/events/2026-sibiu/location.md
+++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/location.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Watch this space for information about the venue including address, map/directio
 
 <div style="margin: 2rem 0; width: 100%; height: 450px;">
   <iframe
-    src="https://www.google.com/maps?q=Facultatea%20de%20Inginerie%20Lucian%20Blaga%20Sibiu%20Strada%20Emil%20Cioran%204&output=embed"
+    src="https://www.google.com/maps?q=Ramada%20by%20Wyndham%20Sibiu%20Strada%20Emil%20Cioran%202%20Sibiu&output=embed"
     width="100%"
     height="100%"
     style="border:0;"
@@ -19,14 +19,35 @@ Watch this space for information about the venue including address, map/directio
 
 <p>This event will be taking place at:</p>
 
-<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Strada+Emil+Cioran+4,+Sibiu+550025"
+<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ramada+Sibiu"
    target="_blank" rel="noopener">
   <address>
     Sibiu, jud. Sibiu<br/>
-    Facultatea de Inginerie – Universitatea „Lucian Blaga” din Sibiu<br/>
-    Strada Emil Cioran 4, 550025
+    Ramada Hotel<br/>
+    Strada Emil Cioran 2, 550025
   </address>
 </a>
 
 <br>
 
+## How to get to Ramada Hotel Sibiu
+
+
+### From Sibiu Railway Station
+
+- **On foot:** around **17 minutes** (approx. **1.3 km**)
+- **By taxi / rideshare:** a short ride, usually the fastest option
+- **By public transport:** several bus lines stop near the hotel area, including **1, 5, 11, 13, and 22**
+- **Nearest stops to the hotel:** **Casa Armatei**, **A. Șaguna**, **Zidul Cetății**
+
+### From Sibiu International Airport
+
+- **By taxi:** around **8 minutes**
+- **By public transport:** take **Tursib line 11** from the airport toward the city; get off near **Casa Armatei / A. Șaguna**
+- **Bus travel time:** around **13 minutes**, or about **17 minutes total** including the short walk to the hotel
+- **Ticket:** a **60-minute urban ticket costs 3.5 lei**
+- **On foot:** around **1 hour 7 minutes** (approx. **5.6 km**)
+
+### Useful note
+
+The airport has a **Tursib bus stop directly in front of the terminal**, so public transport is a practical option for reaching the venue.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/content/events/2026-sibiu/welcome.md b/content/events/2026-sibiu/welcome.md
index b8d58c57c0c..54ea3ed8b04 100644
--- a/content/events/2026-sibiu/welcome.md
+++ b/content/events/2026-sibiu/welcome.md
@@ -5,60 +5,145 @@ aliases = ["/events/2026-sibiu/"]
 Description = "devopsdays Sibiu 2026"
 +++
 
-<div style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
+<div class="row">
+  <div class="col-md-2">
+    <strong>Dates</strong>
+  </div>
+  <div class="col-md-8">
+    {{< event_start >}} - {{< event_end >}}
+  </div>
+</div>
 
-  <h1>Welcome to <strong>DevOpsDays Sibiu</strong></h1>
-  <p>
-    The 3rd edition of the community-run conference in Sibiu, where the worlds of software development and IT operations converge.
-    As part of the <strong>DevOpsDays</strong> global series—a worldwide network of technical gatherings born in Ghent in 2009—our event is dedicated to promoting collaboration, innovation, and shared learning across all disciplines
-  </p>
+<div class="row">
+  <div class="col-md-2">
+    <strong>Location</strong>
+  </div>
+  <div class="col-md-8">
+    {{< event_location >}}
+  </div>
+</div>
 
-  <p style="color: red; font-size: 2em; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1rem;">
-      The Call for Papers closed on March 1st. We would like to thank everyone who submitted a proposal. The final agenda will be announced by mid-March.
-  </p>
+<div class="row">
+  <div class="col-md-2">
+    <strong>Sponsors</strong>
+  </div>
+  <div class="col-md-8">
+    {{< event_link page="sponsor" text="Sponsor the conference!" >}}
+  </div>
+</div>
+
+<div class="row">
+  <div class="col-md-2">
+    <strong>Register / Get a ticket</strong>
+  </div>
+  <div class="col-md-8">
+    <a href="https://tickets.devopsdays.org/devopsdays-sibiu/2026/">
+      Get a ticket to attend the conference!
+    </a>
+  </div>
+</div>
+
+<div class="row">
+  <div class="col-md-2">
+    <strong>Program</strong>
+  </div>
+  <div class="col-md-8">
+    View the {{< event_link page="program" text="program." >}}
+  </div>
+</div>
+
+<div class="row">
+  <div class="col-md-2">
+    <strong>Speakers</strong>
+  </div>
+  <div class="col-md-8">
+    Check out the {{< event_link page="speakers" text="speakers!" >}}
+  </div>
+</div>
+
+<div class="row">
+  <div class="col-md-2">
+    <strong>Contact</strong>
+  </div>
+  <div class="col-md-8">
+    {{< event_link page="contact" text="Get in touch with the organizers" >}}
+  </div>
+</div>
 
-  <hr>
+<div class="container">
+  <div class="row">
+    <div class="col-md-12">
+      <div class="row justify-content-center">
+        <div class="d-flex p-2">
+          <a class="btn btn-primary btn-block"
+             style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; background-color: #96bfe6; border-color: #96bfe6;"
+             href="/events/2026-sibiu/sponsor">
+            <i class="fa fa-money fa-lg"></i>&nbsp;&nbsp;Sponsor the Conference
+          </a>
+        </div>
+        <div class="d-flex p-2">
+          <a class="btn btn-primary btn-block"
+             style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; background-color: #e59049; border-color: #e59049;"
+             href="https://tickets.devopsdays.org/devopsdays-sibiu/2026/">
+            <i class="fa fa-ticket fa-lg"></i>&nbsp;&nbsp;Buy a ticket
+          </a>
+        </div>
+        <div class="d-flex p-2">
+          <a class="btn btn-primary btn-block"
+             style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; background-color: #96bfe6; border-color: #96bfe6;"
+             href="/events/2026-sibiu/contact">
+            <i class="fa fa-envelope-o fa-lg"></i>&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact the Organizers
+          </a>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</div>
 
 <div style="text-align:center;">
   {{< event_logo >}}
 </div>
 
-<h2>🎯 What You Can Expect</h2>
+<div style="width: 70%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;">
 
-<h3>🔊 Morning Talks & Ignite Sessions</h3>
-  <p>
-    We feature a curated lineup of expert-led presentations covering automation, security, infrastructure-as-code, culture shift, and organizational best practices.
-  </p>
+# Welcome to DevOpsDays Sibiu
 
-<h3>💬 Afternoon Open Spaces</h3>
-  <p>
-    Following the DevOpsDays formula, open spaces are the heart of our event: attendee‑driven breakout sessions where <em>you</em> set the agenda.
-    Whether you're wrestling with CI/CD pipelines, platform engineering frameworks, or building resilient systems, this is your chance to co‑create the conversation.
-  </p>
+The 3rd edition of the community-run conference in Sibiu, where the worlds of software development and IT operations converge. As part of the **DevOpsDays** global series—a worldwide network of technical gatherings born in Ghent in 2009—our event is dedicated to promoting collaboration, innovation, and shared learning across all disciplines.
 
-<h3>🤝 Community & Connections</h3>
-  <p>
-    With a welcoming code of conduct and a vibrant, respectful atmosphere, devopsdays Sibiu fosters meaningful interactions.
-    Whether you're a seasoned engineer or just exploring DevOps, you'll find a space to share experiences, ask questions, and grow together.
-  </p>
+<p style="color: red; font-size: 2em; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1rem;">
+  The Call for Papers closed on March 1st. We would like to thank everyone who submitted a proposal. The final agenda will be announced by mid-March.
+</p>
 
-  <hr>
+---
 
-<h2>🛠 Why Attend?</h2>
-  <ul>
-    <li><strong>Be Inspired</strong> by real-world stories of DevOps transformation—cultural, technical, and organizational.</li>
-    <li><strong>Engage &amp; Contribute</strong> in open space discussions fueled by your curiosity and expertise.</li>
-    <li><strong>Network Naturally</strong>: strike up conversations during breaks, roundtables, or over a cup of coffee.</li>
-    <li><strong>Raise the Bar</strong>: bring back actionable ideas and connections to supercharge your work and community.</li>
-  </ul>
+## 🎯 What You Can Expect
 
-  <hr>
+### 🔊 Morning Talks & Ignite Sessions
 
-<h2>🌟 A Community-Driven Experience</h2>
-<p>
-  DevOpsDays Sibiu is organized <strong>by volunteers</strong>, for practitioners—no corporate sales pitches, just pure DevOps love.
-  All proceeds go back into the community, supporting future events, scholarships, and local meetups.
-</p>
+We feature a curated lineup of expert-led presentations covering automation, security, infrastructure-as-code, culture shift, and organizational best practices.
+
+### 💬 Afternoon Open Spaces
+
+Following the DevOpsDays formula, open spaces are the heart of our event: attendee-driven breakout sessions where *you* set the agenda. Whether you're wrestling with CI/CD pipelines, platform engineering frameworks, or building resilient systems, this is your chance to co-create the conversation.
+
+### 🤝 Community & Connections
+
+With a welcoming code of conduct and a vibrant, respectful atmosphere, devopsdays Sibiu fosters meaningful interactions. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or just exploring DevOps, you'll find a space to share experiences, ask questions, and grow together.
+
+---
+
+## 🛠 Why Attend?
+
+- **Be Inspired** by real-world stories of DevOps transformation—cultural, technical, and organizational.
+- **Engage & Contribute** in open space discussions fueled by your curiosity and expertise.
+- **Network Naturally**: strike up conversations during breaks, roundtables, or over a cup of coffee.
+- **Raise the Bar**: bring back actionable ideas and connections to supercharge your work and community.
+
+---
+
+## 🌟 A Community-Driven Experience
+
+DevOpsDays Sibiu is organized **by volunteers**, for practitioners—no corporate sales pitches, just pure DevOps love. All proceeds go back into the community, supporting future events, scholarships, and local meetups.
 
 <div align="center" style="margin-top: 3rem; margin-bottom: 3rem;">
   <h2 style="font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0;">
@@ -77,148 +162,14 @@ Description = "devopsdays Sibiu 2026"
   </p>
 </div>
 
-<p>
-  We are proud to host a sustainable, privacy-conscious, and waste-aware event. In line with this, we will not use lanyards. Instead, each badge will feature a paper label that is both eco-friendly and includes consent information. 
-</p>
-<p>
-  Our aim is to create an experience that honours the planet, respects your privacy, and nurtures a mindful, grounded atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and inspired.
-</p>
-<hr />
+We are proud to host a sustainable, privacy-conscious, and waste-aware event. In line with this, we will not use lanyards. Instead, each badge will feature a paper label that is both eco-friendly and includes consent information.
+
+Our aim is to create an experience that honours the planet, respects your privacy, and nurtures a mindful, grounded atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and inspired.
+
+---
 
 <p style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; margin-top: 2rem;">
   DevOpsDays Sibiu: where code meets collaboration, infrastructure meets innovation, and ideas meet action. We can’t wait to welcome you!
 </p>
 
-</div>
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
-[//]: # (    <a href="">REGISTER HERE</a>)
-
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-
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-
-[//]: # (<!-- <div class = "row">)
-
-[//]: # (  <div class = "col-md-2">)
-
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-
-[//]: # (  </div>)
-
-[//]: # (  <div class = "col-md-8">)
-
-[//]: # (    {{< event_link page="propose" text="Propose a talk!" >}})
-
-[//]: # (  </div>)
-
-[//]: # (</div> -->)
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
-[//]: # (    View the {{< event_link page="program" text="program." >}})
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
-[//]: # (  </div>)
-
-[//]: # (  <div class = "col-md-8">)
-
-[//]: # (    {{< event_link page="sponsor" text="Sponsor the conference!" >}})
-
-[//]: # (  </div>)
-
-[//]: # (</div>)
-
-<div class = "row">
-  <div class = "col-md-2">
-    <strong>Contact</strong>
-  </div>
-  <div class = "col-md-8">
-    {{< event_link page="contact" text="Get in touch with the organizers" >}}
-  </div>
-</div>
-
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-
-[//]: # (<!--)
-
-[//]: # ({{< event_twitter >}})
-
-[//]: # (-->)
\ No newline at end of file
+</div>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/data/events/2026/sibiu/main.yml b/data/events/2026/sibiu/main.yml
index 066a694c547..67504ad66ae 100644
--- a/data/events/2026/sibiu/main.yml
+++ b/data/events/2026/sibiu/main.yml
@@ -32,21 +32,21 @@ registration_link: "" # If you have a custom registration link, enter it here. T
 #
 # coordinates: "" # No longer used
 
-location: "Strada Emil Cioran 4, Sibiu" # Defaults to city, but you can make it the venue name.
+location: "Strada Emil Cioran 2, Sibiu" # Defaults to city, but you can make it the venue name.
 #
 location_address: "" #Optional - use the street address of your venue. This will show up on the welcome page if set. Also used by the event_map shortcode!
 
 # Optional - Social badges
 # These can be used in the body of any page via matching shortcodes. See sample:  https://devopsdays.org/events/2025-denver/welcome/
-event_social_linkedin: "https://linkedin.com/company/devopsdays" # Change this to the url to your Linkedin group, company, or page.
-event_social_slack: "https://join.slack.com/t/devopsdays/custom_shared_invite_url" # Change this to your slack invite link.
-event_social_listserv: "https://lists.devopsdays.org/subscription?custom_listserv_invite_url" # Change this to your mailing list subscription form url.
-event_social_twitter: "devopsdays" # Change this to the twitter handle for your event such as devopsdayschi or devopsdaysmsp
-event_social_mastodon: "https://mastodon.social/@devopsdays" # Change this to url to your mastodon page
-event_social_bsky: "https://bsky.app/profile/devopsdays.bsky.social" # Change this to url to your bluesky page
-event_social_youtube: "devopsdays" # Change this to the youtube channel handle for your event such as devopsdaysrox
+event_social_linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/company/devopsdays-sibiu/" # Change this to the url to your Linkedin group, company, or page.
+#event_social_slack: "https://join.slack.com/t/devopsdays/custom_shared_invite_url" # Change this to your slack invite link.
+#event_social_listserv: "https://lists.devopsdays.org/subscription?custom_listserv_invite_url" # Change this to your mailing list subscription form url.
+#event_social_twitter: "devopsdays" # Change this to the twitter handle for your event such as devopsdayschi or devopsdaysmsp
+#event_social_mastodon: "https://mastodon.social/@devopsdays" # Change this to url to your mastodon page
+#event_social_bsky: "https://bsky.app/profile/devopsdays.bsky.social" # Change this to url to your bluesky page
+event_social_youtube: "https://www.youtube.com/@DevOpsDaysRomania" # Change this to the youtube channel handle for your event such as devopsdaysrox
 # legacy
-event_twitter: "devopsdays" # This will create a traditional "Follow" twitter button. Change this to the twitter handle for your event such as devopsdayschi or devopsdaysmsp.
+#event_twitter: "devopsdays" # This will create a traditional "Follow" twitter button. Change this to the twitter handle for your event such as devopsdayschi or devopsdaysmsp.
 
 nav_elements: # List of pages you want to show up in the navigation of your page.
 #  - name: propose
@@ -92,21 +92,6 @@ team_members: # Name is the only required field for team members.
     linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/amza-valentin-marius/"
     bio: "Marius Amza serves as the Director of Swiss WebBusiness SRL and as the Vice President of the Swiss Webacademy. He holds Swiss certifications as a Web Software Engineer, Web Developer, and Web Designer, and has overseen the coordination and development of numerous international projects within the web domain. As an Associate Professor at the Swiss University - Haute École Arc Ingénierie, Marius teaches courses on Software Engineering and Agile Methods as part of the MAS-RAD master's program. Additionally, he has instructed Web Security courses at HEIG-VD - Haute Ecole d’Ingénierie et de Gestion in Switzerland. Furthermore, he has supervised undergraduate internships for Swiss students. With over 10 years of experience as an IT Trainer, Marius has taught courses for both aspiring specialists and numerous private companies and governmental institutions in Romania, focusing on Web Development, OSINT, Cybersecurity, Web Design, Programming, and Information Security. For the past 6 years, Marius has also served as an Associate Professor at the University of Franche-Comté (Belfort-Montbéliard), teaching web technology courses. Together with the Swiss WebAcademy team, he is actively involved in organizing Cybersecurity Congresses in Romania, Switzerland, and Italy. He contributes to the development of online platforms for these congresses and designs courses tailored to the participants' needs."
 
-  - name: "Sergiu-Valentin Dilimoț"
-    image: "sergiu.jpeg"
-    employer: "Visma Romania"
-    linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdilimot/"
-    bio: "IT Services Director with over 19 years of experience in the Information Technology area focusing on helping the organization to grow by:
-     promoting and implementing Cloud Solutions within the company, supporting technical integrations between Visma companies, attracting, recruiting and developing our colleagues,
-     defining and implementing methodologies and best practices for developing, delivering and operating software, measuring operational performance through our 24/7/365 teams,
-     actively involved in development of the local IT community and university"
-
-  - name: "Cătălin Mihacea"
-    image: "catalin.jpg"
-    employer: "Sibiu IT Cluster"
-    linkedin: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/catalinmihacea"
-    bio: "Technology enthusiast with a focus on continuous learning and development. As an entrepreneur, I enjoy solving complex business problems with high-end technology. I support employees and colleagues in their creative ideas to develop their own potential. Lifelong learning and permanent development are my core values. The ability to take risks and at the same time remain solution-oriented is a key strength of mine."
-
   - name: "Valentin Oprea"
     image: "vali.jpg"
     employer: "General Engineering & Management Solutions"
@@ -128,14 +113,10 @@ sponsors:
   # - id: samplesponsorname
   #   level: gold
   #  url: http://mysponsor.com/?campaign=me # Use this if you need to over-ride a sponsor URL.
-  - id: sibiu-it-cluster
-    level: gold
   - id: synchromind
     level: gold
   - id: swiss-web-academy
     level: gold
-  - id: sibiu-visma
-    level: gold
   - id: skylite-tek
     level: gold
   #  - id: agile-network-technologies
@@ -156,8 +137,6 @@ sponsors:
     level: media
   - id: emailtree-ai
     level: community
-  - id: ulbsibiu
-    level: community
 #  - id: women4cyber
 #    level: community
 sponsors_accepted : "yes" # Whether you want "Become a XXX Sponsor!" link