FAQ

Where and when. Universe will take place on October 28 - 29, 2025 at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco, CA. Broadcast times and schedule will be announced in September.

We have a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available for GitHub Universe. To learn more, visit event-sponsorship.github.com or email us at eventsponsorship@github.com.

You can find information on our visa request process and visa specific FAQ's.

Registration opens May 13 and will remain open until passes sell out. Be sure to grab your ticket early to take advantage of discounted pricing — standard rates go into effect in early September. Early Bird passes will sell out!

Yes, we offer group discounts for those that want to bring along their teams! You can purchase group passes HERE. If you’ve purchased a group pass and would like to make modifications you can do so within your attendee portal.

We have a limited number of discounted passes for students and non-profit organizations. You are required to have a current student email or non-profit email address to redeem the discount. This does not include hotel or travel accommodations. If you meet these requirements, please reach out to events@github.com for more information.

Please double check to make sure you are using the email that is associated with your registration.

If you are looking to add a workshop to your agenda you will need to go to your attendee portal purchase. Workshops are an add on and an additional cost.

If you are looking to add an evening event, you are unable to add these events to your agenda. You will need to RSVP using the link in the event description.

All Universe passes include 1 free certification exam. We will also provide on-site testing on October 30th at GitHub HQ for those interested in taking the exam as part of their Universe visit.

Our Call for Sessions for Universe 2025 is now closed. Keep an eye out early next year for the Universe 2026 Call for Sessions — we’re always excited to hear new voices and ideas from across the community.

Hotel room blocks for Universe are now closed. Please check with your preferred booking portal for room availability in San Francisco. For reference Fort Mason is located at 2 Marina Blvd, 94123.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the closest major airport, an easy BART ride, or a 25-minute drive from downtown. Alternatively, the Oakland International Airport (OAK) is a 35-minute drive over the Bay Bridge and is also accessible by BART. Lastly, the San Jose International Airport (SJC) is a one-hour drive from the South Bay, accessible by Caltrain.

We’re committed to making Universe as accessible and inclusive as possible. All sessions — with the exception of Discussion Lounge, Sandbox sessions, and workshops — will have real-time captioning, and our main stage will include American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. We’ll also have dedicated onsite spaces for prayer and nursing parents.

Fort Mason is a historic venue that has been retrofitted to meet ADA standards, though some routes may take a bit longer to navigate due to the layout of the space. If you have any specific accessibility needs or concerns, email us at universeaccessibility@github.com — we’re here to help.

You can download a copy of your receipt and make modifications to your details (including pass cancellation) in your registration profile in the attendee portal. If you would like a confirmation email, please email: events@github.com.

We do our best to accommodate a wide range of dietary needs across all meals and snacks and will have options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free attendees. If you have a specific allergy or concern outside of this, email us at events@github.com and we’ll do our best to support you.

When registering for this event, you will be asked to agree to our Event Terms and Conditions. You can preview these terms before registering here.

If we receive your cancellation notice by Oct 9, 2025, you will be issued a full refund of your registration fees via the original payment method.

If we receive your cancellation notice on or after Oct 10, 2025, you will not be eligible for a refund.

Event registrations may be transferred to another participant upon approval by GitHub and at its sole discretion. To request a transfer of your event registration, contact us at events@github.com.

Email your question to us at events@github.com.