You can contact us for any payment questions at payments [at] qconlondon.com (payments[at]qconlondon[dot]com).

With regards to the in-person (Conference 3-days) ticket, the place of supplies of services in respect of admission to this QCon event is dictated by where the event actually takes place. In this case, as the conference is to be held in London, the VAT place of supply is the UK and so we are required to charge UK VAT to an attendee and file and submit the VAT charged quarterly to the HM Revenue and Customs.

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 are able to pay by invoice online by checking the "Do You Want to Pay Later by Invoice?" check box 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 as our pricing is based on when payment is received. 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 March 5th, 2024 (subject to change without notice). All invoices must be paid in full by March 12th, 2024 in order for attendees to receive their badges and/or gain access to the conference. After March 12th, 2024 you can email us at payments [at] qconlondon.com (payments[at]qconlondon[dot]com) to request payment by invoice. This request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Any tickets purchased after March 12th, 2024 must be paid via credit card or Paypal on our online registration portal.

*except where an invoice is issued between March 6th and March 12th, 2024, in which case payment is due no later than March 12th, 2024.

We offer discounted prices for purchasing earlier. We call this offer our “early bird” pricing. The earlier the ticket is purchased prior to the start of the conference, the larger the discount offered. You can review our list of early bird deadlines and pricing changes in our pricing table (subject to change without notice). For early bird pricing offers, we show the savings (as a percentage) if the ticket is purchased today versus the full price charged at the conference.

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.

Group discounts for groups of 10+ attendees are available. Discounts for all other group sizes will be available starting December 13th, 2023.

For more details and to apply for a discount code, please contact info [at] qconlondon.com (info[at]qconlondon[dot]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 will be available starting December 13th, 2023.

For more details and to apply for a discount code, please contact info [at] qconlondon.com (info[at]qconlondon[dot]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'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.

We are happy to assist you with an invitation letter. In order to do so you will need to provide:

• A screen capture or link to your LinkedIn profile
• A paystub showing your name, current employer, and current payroll period (blocking out any personal information such as the amount or address.)
• Proof of Visa Appointment Date (a copy of the confirmation email). This should show the visa authorities' name, your name, email, and appointment date.

Additionally, using your work email address, please send us the following information to info [at] qconlondon.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 the UK:
• If you have been to the UK 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.

Conference registration fees are non-refundable. However, if for some reason you can no longer attend QCon London 2024 in-person, you have 2 options to still make use of the ticket:

• Transfer: You can transfer your QCon London 2024 ticket to another person until Friday, April 5th, 2024 (transfer fee is waived). Email info [at] qconlondon.com (info[at]qconlondon[dot]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 6 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 London Terms of Participation, is fully informed about the requirements of attending QCon London 2024. 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.

No, badge sharing is not allowed at QCon.

You can transfer your QCon London 2024 ticket to another person until Friday, April 5th, 2024 for free (the transfer fee is waived). Email info [at] qconlondon.com to request the transfer.

In-person Conference registration fees are non-refundable. 

Please refer to QCon London Terms of Participation for more information.

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] qconlonodon.com (info[at]qconlondon[dot]com).

QCon Terms of Participation can be found at https://qconlondon.com/terms-conditions.

QCon London will be held at The Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London, in the very heart of Westminster. The Venue is uniquely situated within walking distance of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye.

The address for the venue is: The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE

Whether you are coming by road, rail, tube, bus or air, there are various ways to get to The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

International Airports

• London City Airport LCY: approx. 26mins drive /35mins with public transportation
• Heathrow Airport LHR: approx. 43mins with public transportation
• Gatwick Airport LGW: approx. 46mins with public transportation
• Stansted Airport STN: approx. 1h14 with public transportation
   

Closest Tube Station

• St James's Park - 4mins walk - Circle Line, and District Line
• Westminster - 6mins walk - Jubilee Line, Circle Line, and District Line
• Victoria Station - 14mins walk- Victoria Line, Circle Line, and District Line

Getting to QCon by Bus

Buses 11, 12, 24, 53, 77a, and 88 stop at Parliament Square

Car Parking, Disabled Parking, and Cycle Parking

The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre website provides information and car parking, disabled parking and cycle parking.

The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre website provides accessibility information including blue badge parking, getting around the venue, accessible toilets, and induction loops. Assistance and Guide Dogs are welcome at the venue.

Yes, it is on the Ground floor of the conference venue, QCon attendees can leave their luggage, coat there while they are attending presentations.

The QEII Conference Centre Emergency Procedures can be found on this page.

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

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.

Videos will remain available for 6 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 15 primary themes at QCon. Each of the major themes is organized into what we call tracks. A track represents five curated talks, and most tracks also include an unconference session.

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.

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.

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.

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

QCon London takes place from Monday, April 8th to Wednesday, April 10th, 2024.

Onsite registration is open on April 8th from 7:15 a.m.

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.

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 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.

You can learn about diversity and accessibility at QCon London on our website. Some of the things we are doing at QCon London to make the environment more inclusive include:

• Enforced Code of Conduct
• Childcare stipends for speakers
• 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] qconlondon.com (info[at]qconlondon[dot]com) .

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.

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.

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.

QCon London offers a volunteer program for students and young professionals who want to experience an international software development conference in exchange for volunteering and assisting with the tracks during the event.

As a volunteer at QCon London, you will get a chance to hear and learn from experts in the field and get access to the conference for free in exchange for volunteer work. 

The application form for the volunteer program will become available at the end of 2023.

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

Free tickets to attend QCon London are available for senior developers from underrepresented communities in tech.

Requirements for candidates:

• Be a senior software developer (5+ years of experience)
• Identify as a member of a historically underrepresented group in tech
• Participate in QCon London, April 8-10, 2024
• Must agree to follow our Code of Conduct

The application form for the free tickets will become available here at the end of 2023.

QCon doesn’t have a formal dress code.

QCon partners with conference venues that use innovation and best practices to make our conferences more sustainable. Food and beverage and the respective packaging have a significant impact on sustainability. That’s why at the QEII:

• Cutlery is made from renewable plant-based material, that’s compostable after use
• There are unbleached napkins made from recycled paper
• Hot food boxes are made from recycled materials, collected once used, and sent on to be recycled further
• Plastic containers used have a high recycled content which can then be recycled
• Food waste is taken for composting via Westminster Council
• They have partnered with the first caterer who joined the UK Plastics Pact