No, badge sharing is not allowed at QCon.

If you have purchased an in-person ticket, you can transfer your QCon SF 2023 ticket to another person until Friday, September 29th, 2023 for free (the transfer fee is waived). Email payments [at] qconsf.com to request the transfer.

Online tickets are not transferrable, but cancelable and refundable until 14 days before the start of the conference by emailing payments [at] qconsf.com. Thereafter, we do not offer refunds.

Conference registration fees for the in-person ticket are non-refundable. However, if for some reason you can no longer attend QCon SF 2023 in-person, you have 2 options to still make use of the ticket:

• Transfer: You can transfer your QCon SF 2023 ticket to another person until Friday, September 29th, 2023 (transfer fee is waived). Email info [at] qconsf.com to request the transfer.
• Watch online: You can watch the sessions via your online access that comes with the in-person ticket during the 3 months following the conference.

It is the responsibility of the transfer-giver to make sure that the transfer recipient receives and agrees to the QCon SF Terms of Participation. Failure of the transfer recipient being made aware of, or agreeing to, the QCon Terms and Conditions will not be a reason for a refund.

Registered attendees should log into their QCon San Francisco account at https://qconsf.com/my-account. You can reset your password at https://qconsf.com/user/password.

QCon's Workshop Refund Guarantee Policy allowed you to receive a refund for workshops up to and including Monday, August 7th, 2023 - no questions asked! As of Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 refunds for workshops are no longer issued.

Groups as small as 3 attendees working for the same company are eligible for a group discount.

We also offer our returning QCon and QCon Plus attendees an alumni discount.

Discounts are not available on orders until after May 30th, 2023. For more details and to apply for a discount code, please contact info [at] qconsf.com and mention the size of a group or the alumni name(s). Discounts cannot be combined or applied retroactively.

We offer our returning QCon and QCon Plus attendees an alumni discount.

Discounts are not available on orders until May 30, 2023. For more details and to apply for a discount code, please contact info [at] qconsf.com () and mention the alumni name(s). Discounts cannot be combined or applied retroactively.

You can read more about the alumni program and rewards on the QCon alumni page.

We are happy to assist you with an invitation letter. In order to do so, please email us the following information at info [at] qconsf.com:

• Full name (as on passport)
• Date of birth
• Company name 
• Position 
• Date of employment with current company 
• Nationality
• City and country of residence (where will you return after QCon)
• Travel dates to San Francisco (if known)
• If you have been to San Francisco before and if so, on what dates

Note: we encourage you to apply for a visa before buying a conference ticket as we will not refund your registration fee if your visa application is turned down.

We've developed two templates you can use to explain to your boss how you and your team can benefit from the insights shared at QCon.

Both templates offer space for you to customize the sessions you want to attend, capture the costs for attending (including things like travel costs and expenses), and help you explain the value of attending. You can edit it as you see fit.

You are able to pay by invoice online by checking the "Do You Want to Pay Later by Invoice?" checkbox during registration.

When paying by invoice, our terms are NET 30*. Net 30 means that payment will be due 30 days from the day on which you register and the invoice is issued. PLEASE NOTE that this may mean the pricing will increase if the 30-day deadline falls within the next early bird discount period. Refer to the FAQ section “What are the early bird discounts” for full details. Carefully review the registration early bird deadlines and pricing changes on the pricing table to check the price you will pay.

Payment by invoice online will be available until September 11th, 2023 (subject to change without notice). All invoices must be paid in full by September 18th, 2023 in order for attendees to receive a badge and gain access to the conference. After September 11th, 2023 you can email us at payments [at] qconsf.com to request payment by invoice. This request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Any tickets purchased after September 18th, 2023 must be paid via credit card or Paypal on our online registration portal. Only participants who have paid for the event in full will be admitted and receive access credentials.

*except where an invoice is issued between August 18th, 2023, and September 18th, 2023, in which case payment is due no later than September 18th, 2023.

We accept Paypal and major credit cards. A payment charged to your credit card or Paypal account is processed directly by us in the funds stated on the website. Please note that QCon is a trademarked and wholly-owned brand of C4Media Inc., which is located in Canada. Customers outside Canada or cards denominated in other currencies may incur foreign transaction or exchange fees from their issuing bank. C4Media does not control nor collect these fees. 

You will receive confirmation of your registration by email once you have completed your registration details. If you can’t find your confirmation email, please check your spam folder, and email info [at] qconsf.com.

There are 15 primary themes at QCon. Each of the major themes is organized into what we call tracks. A track represents four curated talks and one panel. All of the sessions are led by domain experts who guide the selection process. If a track is sponsored by a vendor, it is separated from the main editorial tracks and labeled as sponsored. These are separate from the 15 editorial tracks at QCon. You will never find sponsored content hidden into the main editorial content at the conference.

QCon offers a wide reach of workshops on the two days following the conference. The workshop program will become available in July, all workshop attendees will be invited to select their workshops via email once the workshop program has been published.

If desired, workshop attendees can request a QCon Certified Certificate of Completion once they have successfully completed the workshop.

QCon offers intentionally planned longer 25 Minute Breaks that we also call  “The Hallway Track”.

Longer breaks between sessions are a meeting space where you can continue the conversation after each session to connect with peers, attendees, speakers & sponsors - or take time out to re-energize.

QCon features scheduled Unconference Sessions. These facilitated sessions are designed to bring together groups of individuals to work on a crowd-sourced agenda of topics. These provide valuable opportunities to learn and connect with peers.

Outside of the main 15 tracks, QCon will offer additional sponsored tracks. If a track is sponsored by a vendor, it is separated from the main editorial tracks and labeled as sponsored. These are separate from the 15 editorial tracks at QCon. One of the core tenants of QCon is transparency, you will never find sponsored content hidden into the main editorial content at the conference.

We do not have a formal CFP and usually directly invite our speakers, however, we do have a submission form for spontaneous submissions.

QCon San Francisco takes place from Monday, October 2 to Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

QCon San Francisco Workshops will be held in-person only and spread out over two days, Thursday, October 5 and Friday, October 6. Badge pick-up opens on October 2 from 7:15 a.m.

We are committed to creating accessible products for software developers from different backgrounds, and to be more representative of the present diverse software community.

Diversity Scholarships are available for senior developers from underrepresented communities in tech. The application for the QCon SF scholarship program is open until September 29th, 11:59 pm PST.

You will automatically qualify as a QCon alumni when you have registered to attend any 2 or more QCon events (in-person or online).

If you attend QCon frequently, you will move up the QCon alumni tiers, unlocking more benefits.

You can read more about the alumni program and rewards on the QCon alumni page.

All attendees will be emailed their login credentials a couple of weeks prior to the conference, once the schedule builder is available. 

1. You will be emailed a one-time login and will need to set up your own password.
2. Once you logged in, visit the schedule page where you can build and access your custom schedule.
3. Click on the bookmark icon on the schedule page and it will turn yellow. This is your indication that it’s saved in your personal schedule. All saved sessions will be listed under “My schedule”. You can also save sessions to watch them later on-demand by clicking on the video icon.

While there are many talks from which to choose, there are only 21 time slots (including keynotes). In order to optimize your experience at QCon, we encourage you to pre-plan the talks that you would like to attend. If you have any technical questions please contact: webmaster [at] qconsf.comtarget="_blank".

During the conference, you can access the agenda with your mobile devices on the QCon website. You will also find TVs displaying the agenda of the day on all the event floors.

Badge pick-up will start at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, and at 8:00 a.m. from Tuesday to Friday.

Please arrive well in advance of the keynote. While we do our best to minimize the lines, there may still be some wait times. Attendees can enjoy a light continental breakfast before the first session.

A photo ID is required in order to pick up your badge.

Attendees may only pick up their own badges.

To help you make connections with the world's most innovative senior software engineers, architects and team leads, we encourage you to participate in our QCon Conference Social, Women & Allies in Tech Breakfast, Exhibitor Reception, QCon Reception, Peer sharing in the Unconference sessions and Lunch Discussions Tables & Discussion Cafe. You can read more about them by clicking here.

If you need any support during the event, you can use the chatbot in the right corner of the QCon San Francisco website or email us at info [at] qconsf.com and a staff member will be happy to help you.

We are encouraging speakers to share their presentation slides to be able to make them available to QCon San Francisco attendees. If the speaker agreed to share their slides, they will be made available in the schedule and on the presentation page within days.

QCon San Francisco attendees will get access to a majority of keynote and presentation recordings. Video recordings will be available within days and will remain available for 3 months. Talks can be accessed via the QCon San Francisco site. We recommend using Chrome or Firefox to watch session recordings as we frequently observe technical difficulties with Safari.

Please rate the presentations that you attend. Your feedback helps us improve our content and organization.

In-person attendees will be able to vote using the NFC sticker on their attendee badge upon exit at the door of the presentation room. Both online and in-person attendees will also be able to vote on the QCon website when logged into your QCon San Francisco account. You have the choice of selecting:

• red: failed to meet any of my expectations
• yellow: lacked fundamental expectations
• green: met or exceeded expectations

You can then edit your vote and/or provide additional feedback on your voting trail.

Yes, wifi will be available at QCon San Francisco. You will find wifi details on your attendee badge.

We designed QCon as a place where everyone feels safe to express themselves, learn, and succeed in adopting new technology and practices. We enforce this through the QCon Code of Conduct to provide a safe and inclusive learning space for our thousands of inspiring attendees.

By joining QCon, you agree to our Code of Conduct. All QCon participants, speakers, sponsors, and staff are required to abide by our code of conduct.

At QCon, we want to foster an environment that is both diverse and inclusive. The ideas and thoughts generated within a diverse group tend to be more innovative and thought-provoking. This atmosphere characterizes the very essence of QCon. Some of the things we are doing at QCon San Francisco to make the environment more inclusive include:

• Enforced Code of Conduct
• Childcare stipends
• Deconstructed menus (to cater to allergies or food preferences)
• Access to all-gender restrooms
• Prayer room 
• Women and Allies in Tech events
• Lactation Room
• Quiet Area
• Assistance and Guide Dogs are welcome
• Wheelchair accessible

If there is something that would make you feel more welcome, you feel we’re missing at the conference, or would like more information on, please let us know at info [at] qconsf.com .

You can join one of the Lunch Topic Discussion Tables and share your insights and questions with fellow attendees. It’s the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every minute of your time at QCon by connecting with peers who are working with the same tools, constraints and challenges you are!

This is an incredible opportunity to bring up anything you’d like to talk about! You can have unstructured conversations and debates around some of the major topics presented at QCon.

QCon attendees will be part of the QCon online community - a dedicated space for Attendees, Speakers and Track Hosts to interact during the event and to receive updates regarding the conference program and onsite logistics. All registered attendees will receive an email invitation to join the community during the week before the conference.

Tag us using the #QConSF, #QCon and #QConCares

Find us here:

On Twitter, you can find us @QConSF

On LinkedIn you can find us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/qcon-conferences/

On Facebook you can find us at https://www.facebook.com/QCon

On Instagram you can find us at https://www.instagram.com/qconconferences/

On Tik Tok you can find us at https://www.tiktok.com/@qconferences

QCon doesn’t have a formal dress code.

The Online ticket (on-demand access) allows you to watch pre-recorded sessions released in real-time and work the event around your schedule:

Starting with the Keynote session at 9 am (PST), you can log in to your account each day to access tracks and gain access to the pre-recorded sessions as they are published in real-time, parallel to the in-person event. 

Viewing time for all the technical content is around 60+ hours - you will be able to watch all these sessions at your own pace. Videos will remain available for 3 months.

In addition to pre-recorded technical talks, the conference offers peer-sharing opportunities vía our online workspace. Share ideas with fellow attendees, ask speakers questions and share your thoughts and insights between talks or async. 

The online ticket includes exclusive access to 3 virtual unconference sessions offered for group problem-solving during the conference week.

Starting with the Keynote session at 9 am (PST), you can log in to your account each day to access most tracks and gain access to the pre-recorded sessions as they are published in real-time, parallel to the in-person event.

The online ticket includes exclusive access to 3 live virtual unconference sessions offered for group problem-solving during the week of the conference.

Videos will remain available for 3 months after the conference.

Most talks will be available on-demand so you'll be able to catch up on the sessions you missed. Viewing time for all the technical content is around 60+ hours - all these sessions you will be able to watch at your own pace.

There are a couple of different ways to ask our speakers questions.

QCon workspace. During the conference, QCon San Francisco online and in-person ticket holders will share a dedicated event workplace. You can raise questions for speakers and other attendees in public channels during the conference week

Email. After the conference, you can email speaking [at] qconsf.com for up to three months to raise questions. The QCon team will try and have an answer to questions within two weeks of the initial sending date. 

We moderate all questions and follow a strict code of conduct for our events.

QCon San Francisco offers pre-recorded sessions in lieu of live-streaming sessions,  

The Online ticket (on-demand access) includes exclusive access to 3 virtual unconference sessions offered for group problem-solving during the conference week, as well as access to the QCon workspace during the conference.

The QCon San Francisco on-demand ticket offers 3 live virtual unconference sessions for group problem-solving during the conference week. There is no need to be on camera during these sessions. However, you may find being on camera can help connect with your peers during these sessions.

All you have to do is log into your QCon San Francisco Online ticket (on-demand access) account using the password you will be provided upon registration. All participants should have received an email with their login details. If you can’t find that email, check your spam folder. Alternatively, you can reset your password.

We recommend using the latest versions of web browsers like Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Edge (Chromium). These browsers entirely support the new audio-video technology.

All QCon San Francisco on-demand tickets include access to our Sponsor Areas. To learn more, you can visit our sponsor’s page.

While we won't provide live closed captioning, this feature can be enabled in Google Chrome and will work for the presentations and panels. Here is how to enable automatic closed captioning. The automatic closed captioning feature is also available in Zoom during live Unconference sessions. You can enable or disable it by clicking the CC button whilst in the room.

Once registered, you will get access to the sessions included in your ticket according to ticket type. You can access these sessions from the schedule page.

To help prepare for QCon San Francisco Online ticket (on-demand access) we recommend the following: 

• Verify you can log into your QCon San Francisco account to be able to access the event online
• Download the latest version of Zoom (for the Unconference Sessions)
• Look out for an email inviting you to the event Slack Community where you can connect with your peers. The invitations are sent from feedback [at] slack.com
• Familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, harassment-free experience for everyone

Recommended for a better QCon San Francisco experience:

• Read the presentation abstracts and build your Custom Schedule  
• Think about the questions you’d like to ask the speakers and your peers
• Use the hashtag #QConSF to connect with other participants via social media

• A desktop computer or laptop. Other mobile devices, like smartphones or tablets, are not supported.
• A fast and reliable internet connection.
• The latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge browser. Apple Safari is not supported. We strongly recommend choosing Google Chrome as this browser is the most advanced in terms of integrating with the WebRTC technology the video player is based on.

If you are having issues:

• Make sure your setup is compatible with the above requirements.
• Check your internet connection quality.
• It is important to disconnect from any VPN servers you might be using and ensure your firewall is configured properly. If connecting from a corporate network, make sure to forward the Firewall configuration to your IT department.
• Try disabling your browser’s ad/cookie blocker.
• If the problem persists, try using a different browser. If that helps, it means the original browser is causing the problem. Try clearing its cache and cookies to fix the problem.
• Try using a different internet connection (ex: mobile hotspot). If that helps, it means your original internet connection is causing the issues (potentially the VPN setup).

• A desktop computer or laptop. Other mobile devices, like smartphones or tablets, are not supported.
• A fast and reliable internet connection.
• The latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge browser. Apple Safari is not supported. We strongly recommend choosing Google Chrome as this browser is the most advanced in terms of integrating with the WebRTC technology the video player is based on.

If you are having issues:

• Make sure your setup is compatible with the above requirements.
• Sometimes, it might take a moment before the room loads. If you are stuck on the loading screen, try refreshing the page (CTRL+F5 on Windows or Command+R on Mac).
• Check your internet speed/quality and system: https://utilities.clickmeeting.com/connection-tester
• It is important to disconnect from any VPN servers you might be using and ensure your firewall is configured properly. If connecting from a corporate network, make sure to forward the Firewall configuration to your IT department.
• Try disabling your browser’s ad/cookie blocker.
• If the problem persists, try using a different browser. If that helps, it means the original browser is causing the problem. Try clearing its cache and cookies to fix the problem.
• Try using a different internet connection (ex: mobile hotspot). If that helps, it means your original internet connection is causing the issues (potentially the VPN setup).

Useful links:

• Firewall configuration: https://knowledge.clickmeeting.com/privacy-security/optimal-firewall-configuration/
• Clickmeeting server list: https://clickmeeting.com/firewall-configuration
• Clearing cache and cookies (Chrome): https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
• Update Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95414

QCon is presented by InfoQ. We’ve been helping software development teams adopt new technologies and practices for over 17 years. The driving force behind every QCon conference is our passion to accelerate the software side of human progress.

Senior software developers rely on QCon and InfoQ to keep ahead of the adoption curve. One of the main reasons senior software engineers, software architects, and team leads tell us they keep coming back to QCon and InfoQ is because they trust the information provided and selected by their peers. Join a global professional engineering community and adopt the right software innovations and practices.

QCon is designed for senior software engineers, software architects, and team leaders.

At QCon, we prefer Engineers over Evangelists, Practitioners over Trainers/Coaches, and Team Leads over Consultants. That is not to say we don't find value on the people on the right, we just prefer those on the left. This simple mantra guides our editorial content. We want to hear from the people who are living with decisions and implementations. This is core to what makes QCon QCon.

QCon is an international software development conference for senior software engineers, software architects, and team leaders.

QCon focuses on emerging software trends and innovations in software development and technical leadership with all talks by software domain experts. Our Programming Committee identifies the key trends and creates a curated learning journey by selecting leading software practitioners to deep-dive on each topic.

Sessions are composed of keynotes from world-class practitioners, tech talks with leading authorities, Q&As, and an opportunity to engage with peers to help answer your questions. You’ll gain actionable ideas that you can take back to your team and implement right away.

Face Masks are Optional (in-person ticket). Please bring your own face mask if you would like to wear a face mask throughout the Event.

We follow government, venue as well as Event safety guidelines. Should new health guidelines or best practices be different from what is stated in our Terms, we reserve the right to change the Terms and we will communicate these changes to QCon participants via email as soon as they are put into place.

In addition to the COVID-19 related safety requirements stated in the Terms, we follow government, venue and event safety guidelines that might be in place at the time of the event. Should new government/venue guidelines be different from what is stated in these Terms, we will communicate these changes to QCon participants via email as soon as we are made aware. Any attendee not complying with the health and safety requirements in place at the time of the Event, will be asked to leave the Event without a refund.

QCon San Francisco will be held at The Hyatt Regency, San Francisco. The hotel is located right on the Embarcadero waterfront with stunning views all around and close to popular attractions, events, and shopping. The conference venue is at the same location as the hotel. 

QCon Attendees can benefit from a negotiated rate at the conference venue which will become available on the venue page on a first-come-first-served basis during the upcoming weeks.

The address for the Hyatt Regency, San Francisco is: Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, California, United States, 94111

QCon Attendees can benefit from a negotiated rate at the conference venue which will become available on the venue page on a first-come-first-served basis during the upcoming weeks.

The Hyatt Regency San Francisco website provides accessibility information in the hotel 'accessibility features section' (also found below). Assistance and Guide Dogs are welcome at the venue. Please email info [at] qconsf.com for any questions.

Accessible Hotel Parking and Transportation

• Valet Parking
• Accessible Transportation with Advance Notice

Accessible Hotel Areas

• Registration Desk
• Restaurants
• Concierge Desk
• Public Entrance

Accessibility for Guest Rooms and Meetings

• Text Telephone TTY
• Closed-Caption or Closed-Captioning Decoders for Guest Room Televisions
• Assistive Listening Devices for Meetings Provided Upon Request
• Accessible Guest Rooms with Mobility Features Have Doorways with 32 in (0.81 m) of Clear Width

Hotel Areas with Accessible Routes from Accessible Public Entrance

• Registration Area
• Restaurants
• Fitness Center/Exercise Facilities

Whether you are coming by road, rail, tube, bus or air, there are various ways to get to the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.

International Airports

• San Francisco International Airport (SFO): approx. 34-54 mins public transportation. 30 mins by car.
• Oakland International Airport (OAK): aprox. 40-75 mins public transportation. 50 mins by car.

Closest Bike Ride and Share Stations

• Bikelink on Market Street: aprox. 3 mins walking
• Ford GoBike on Stuart Street: aprox 6 mins walking

Map, Parking + Transportation

The Hyatt Regency San Francisco website provides information with a map, parking + transportation.

Yes. We cater to many special dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. All food will be clearly labeled to show the dietary requirement and ingredients. If you have any dietary requirements outside of the ones mentioned or any questions, you can contact our team at info [at] qconsf.com. If you require a kosher lunch, please let us know. All kosher meal requests are due by September 15th, 2023. After this time, we will not be able to accommodate any additional requests.

A light continental breakfast is provided each morning prior to the scheduled start time of the daily sessions. A buffet lunch will also be provided as well as morning and afternoon refreshment breaks.