SREcon25 Americas Guide: Everything You Need to Know

SREcon is a series of global conferences organized by USENIX focusing on Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, and software reliability. It’s hosted in different regions, including the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), and Asia/Pacific (APAC). These events bring together professionals from tech companies, startups, and academia to discuss best practices, challenges, and innovations in SRE and operational engineering.

Here’s what you need to know before this year’s edition:

When and where is SREcon taking place?

SREcon25 Americas is scheduled for March 25–27, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara in Santa Clara, California, USA. The conference will feature keynote talks, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Registration

Registration fees for SREcon start at $1,100 for standard attendees and $775 for students. After March 10, 2025, late registration increases to $1,300 and $950, respectively. USENIX members can also receive discounts based on their membership level.

This registration pass lets you access all the sessions and networking events, including the Welcome Get-Together and the Conference Reception at the Sponsor Showcase.

Accommodation

SREcon25 Americas takes place at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. However, due to limited room availability at the conference hotel, there are several other accommodation options within walking distance or a short drive away, including:

• Hilton Santa Clara (5-minute walk)
• Santa Clara Marriott (10-minute drive)
• Aloft Santa Clara (5-minute drive)

Getting there

The closest airport is San José International (SJC), just 5 miles away. San Francisco International (SFO) is another option, about 30 miles from the venue.

• From SJC: Ride-sharing, taxis, and car rentals are the fastest options.
• From SFO: In addition to taxis and ride-sharing, BART connects to local transit services for easy access to Santa Clara.

Curious about the must-see sessions at SREcon25 Americas? Here are some of our top picks:

1. Safe Evaluation and Rollout of AI Models | Tuesday, 9:00 am–9:45 am PDT | Brendan Burns, Microsoft
2. Is the S in SRE for “Security”? | Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 4:45 pm–5:30 pm PDT | John Benninghoff, Security Differently
3. Service Level Objectives | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – 3:55 pm–5:30 pm PDT | Alex Hidalgo, Nobl9, and Cail Young, Octopus Deploy 
4. No Time to Do It All! Approaching Overload on DevOps Teams | Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 11:55 am–12:40 pm PDT | Alex Wise
5. Going Multi Cloud in a Hurry with Quality and Style | Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 2:20 pm–2:40 pm PDT | Geoff Oakham, ecobee

SREcon is a practical, engineer-driven conference that offers more than just high-level discussions. You’ll leave with actionable insights and strategies to enhance your work in site reliability and operational excellence.

• Deep technical talks – Expect expert-led sessions on critical SRE topics, including incident response, observability, chaos engineering, and reliability at scale. Talks often include real-world case studies from top companies that share their challenges and solutions.
• Interactive Discussion Tracks – New this year, the Discussion Track offers attendees the opportunity to engage in various formats, including Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions with subject-matter experts, breakout group discussions on specific topics, and unconference sessions where participants drive the content.
• Networking and social events – From the Welcome Get-Together to the Conference Reception, SREcon fosters an inclusive community where professionals can build relationships, exchange ideas, and explore career opportunities.
• Sponsor showcase – Meet leading tech companies showcasing the latest SRE tools, monitoring platforms, and automation solutions. This is a great chance to discover new technologies and career opportunities.
• Focus on AI Integration – The conference will explore the impact of AI on SRE practices, addressing topics such as the realities of operating AI systems, unexpected changes resulting from new technologies, and the transformation of work when collaborating with AI and automation as co-workers.

Attending SREcon for the first time can be overwhelming, but with the right approach, you’ll maximize learning, networking, and overall experience. Here’s how to make the most of it:

• Plan your schedule in advance: Review the agenda and speaker lineup before arriving, and prioritize keynotes, discussions, and workshops that align with your interests and role.
• Network with purpose: Most attendees are engineers like you, so don’t hesitate to introduce yourself and start conversations. Be sure to attend the Welcome Get-Together and networking breaks to connect with peers in a casual setting.
• Explore the sponsor showcase: Check out SRE tools, monitoring solutions, and automation platforms from top companies.
• Take breaks and enjoy the event: Conferences can be intense, so schedule time for coffee breaks and meals to recharge and absorb what you’ve learned.
• Follow-up post-conference: Keep the momentum going by connecting with new contacts on LinkedIn, reviewing your notes, and applying key takeaways to your work.

Spacelift is excited to be at SREcon25! Our team will be in Santa Clara, so stop by to chat about how Spacelift helps platform teams stay in control, scale with confidence, and free up time for the work that truly matters.

Find us at Booth #31 on Tuesday, March 25, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm—and don’t miss the Happy Hour Booth Crawl from 5:00 to 7:00 pm! 

We’re also co-hosting Off-Call & On-Tap: SRE Tailgate with Honeycomb, Oso, and Cloudsmith on Wednesday, March 26, from 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm PST. 

Join us for great conversations, top-notch insights, and a little fun along the way!

SREcon Americas is not just another tech conference — it’s a highly focused event for SREs, software engineers, and technical leaders who face the challenges of running large-scale, distributed systems. 

Whether you’re looking to learn from industry pioneers, discuss reliability challenges, or connect with peers, SREcon delivers valuable insights and networking opportunities.

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