GitHub Universe 2025: Event Guide

GitHub Universe is GitHub’s annual flagship conference, focused on software development, DevOps, and the broader open source ecosystem. It features product announcements, engineering deep dives, and sessions on topics like AI, CI/CD, and developer productivity. 

The event brings together developers, teams, and enterprise leaders to explore GitHub’s latest tools and roadmap. It typically includes workshops, demos, and networking opportunities, both in-person and virtual.

Here are some things to know before going this year:

When and where is GitHub Universe 2025 taking place?

GitHub Universe 2025 is scheduled to take place October 28–29, 2025, at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco, California. You can attend in person or virtually.

Registration

Registration for GitHub Universe officially opened on May 13, 2025, and will remain open until all passes sell out.

Following an initial early-bird rate, the full rate is $1,499 USD. 

Group discounts are also available: 25 % off for purchases of three or more passes, and 35 % off for groups of eight or more. In addition to standard registration, GitHub offers discounted rates for students and nonprofit organizations upon request. 

Virtual attendance is free and includes livestream access to keynotes and on-demand sessions.

Accommodation

GitHub has partnered with several hotels in the Fisherman’s Wharf area to provide attendees with convenient accommodation at discounted rates. After registration, these hotel blocks are available exclusively through the event’s attendee portal.

Fisherman’s Wharf offers a great base, with scenic waterfront views, nearby dining, and direct access to public transportation.

Getting there

The event will be held at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco’s Marina District. It’s easily reachable via Muni, rideshares, and even walking or biking from nearby neighborhoods. Shuttle service details (if provided by GitHub) will be listed in the attendee portal closer to the event date.

Air travel options:

• San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – The most accessible airport for domestic and international travelers. It’s about 25 minutes from downtown by car or BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
• Oakland International Airport (OAK) – Located across the Bay, roughly 35 minutes by car or BART
• San Jose International Airport (SJC) – Slightly further out, around an hour by car or train (Caltrain), ideal for those staying in the South Bay

Local transport:

• BART: Offers frequent service from both SFO and OAK to downtown San Francisco
• Caltrain: A scenic option from San Jose into the city
• Rideshare & Taxis: Widely available at all airports
• Muni: San Francisco’s public transit system is reliable and includes bus lines that connect to the event venue
• Micromobility: Scooters and bikes are a fun option for attendees staying nearby

GitHub Universe 2025 promises to be a vibrant blend of AI innovation, community events, and hands-on learning. GitHub is transforming the venue into a “developer wonderland” with themed spaces that mix learning with play:

• Makerspace: A creative lab where code meets robotics, music, and art
• Open Source Zone: Connect directly with project maintainers and get involved in real-time demos
• Career Corner: Get your GitHub and LinkedIn profiles reviewed, along with resume tips and mock interviews
• GitHub Central: Live product demos and journeys through Copilot, Actions, Security, and more
• GitHub Expert Center: Book 1:1 sessions with GitHub specialists in AI, DevSecOps, and enterprise scaling
• Recess: An area to recharge and grab a gelato, build with Legos, or connect casually with fellow attendees
• Badge Hacking: All in-person attendees get a programmable badge you can customize and hack on-site
• The Shop: Pick up exclusive event swag (while supplies last!)

Curious about the must-see sessions at GitHub Universe 2025? Here are a few that stand out and are worth adding to your schedule:

• Threats from the shadows: How to secure your CI/CD process against attackers | Ken Muse | Oct 28, 11:50 am – 12:05 pm PDT
• Agentic DevOps in action: From concepts to capabilities | Jason Cook, Suzanne Daniels, David Sanchez | Oct 28, 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm PDT
• The new developer mindset for an AI-driven world | Rajendra Prasad | Oct 28, 4:10 pm – 4:40 pm PDT
• Collaborating with agents in your software development workflow | Christopher Harrison, Chris Reddington | Oct 29, 11:15 am – 12:45 pm PDT
• Navigating the wild seas of open source license compliance | Jason Cook, Suzanne Daniels, David Sanchez | Oct 29, 3:15 pm – 3:55 pm PDT

Spacelift is the Bronze Sponsor of GitHub Universe 2025! 

Visit us at booth #119! We’ll have awesome swag and the friendliest, most knowledgeable team ready to chat about how our product helps platform teams, DevOps practitioners, SREs, and application developers free up time to focus on work that truly adds value.

From workflow automation to AI-native development, GitHub Universe is the place to connect, learn, and level up your engineering impact. Whether you’re attending in person or online, this guide will help you make the most of your experience. See you in the developer wonderland!

Missed GitHub Universe 2025? Don’t worry, we keep an up-to-date list of DevOps conferences and events – there’s something happening somewhere almost every week. In the meantime, check out IaCConf, the first community-driven virtual IaC conference that we’re hosting!