GitHub Universe 2026

GitHub Universe 2026 is the annual developer conference hosted by GitHub, scheduled for October 28 to 29 in San Francisco^{1, 2}. The event focuses on the integration of humans, agents, and code, featuring product launches, technical workshops, and live demonstrations¹.

Attendees participate in keynotes, panels, and sessions covering developer experience, security, and artificial intelligence^{1, 6}. The programme includes partner showcases, interactive demos, and opportunities to engage with GitHub experts¹.

Who is in the room

The event attracts developers, open source maintainers, enterprise leaders, and security professionals^{1, 6}. Previous editions have hosted over 2,000 in-person attendees and tens of thousands of virtual participants⁶.

How to get in

Registration is open for both in-person and virtual attendance¹. In-person passes cost $1399, with a group discount of 20% available for purchases of four or more tickets¹. Virtual attendance is free and includes access to streamed keynotes and on-demand content¹.

Last time

The event is a recurring annual conference^{1, 6}. Previous editions have featured diverse session formats including fireside chats and technical panels⁶. Past highlights have included unconventional demonstrations, such as a Furby choir¹.

Why it matters

This event serves as the primary venue for GitHub to announce its latest product updates and agentic platform developments¹. It is intended for builders and orchestrators looking to integrate new workflows into their development practices^{1, 4}.

Practical

The event takes place at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco¹. In-person tickets include all-day food, drinks, and a programmable badge¹. A third day of learning is hosted at GitHub Headquarters for attendees¹.

Sources

• GitHub Universe 2026 (githubuniverse.com)
• Upcoming GitHub events, webinars & developer conferences (github.com)
• Why you need to be at GitHub Universe 2026 (youtube.com)
• Get to know GitHub Universe! #63371 (github.com)