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 and proof of COVID-19 vaccination/recovery/test results are required in order to pick up your badge.

Attendees may only pick up their own badges.

If you need any support during the event, you can use the chatbot in the right corner of the QCon London website or email us at info [at] qconlondon.com and a staff member will be happy to help you.

The Online ticket (on-demand access) allows you to watch pre-recorded sessions released in real-time and work the event around your schedule:

Starting with the Keynote session at 9 am (BST), you can log in to your account each day to access tracks and gain access to the pre-recorded sessions as they are published in real-time, parallel to the in-person event. 

Viewing time for all the technical content is around 60+ hours - you will be able to watch all these sessions at your own pace. Videos will remain available for 3 months.

In addition to pre-recorded technical talks, the conference offers peer-sharing opportunities via our Slack workspace. Share ideas with fellow attendees, ask speakers questions and share your thoughts and insights between talks or async. 

The online ticket includes exclusive access to 3 virtual unconference sessions offered for group problem-solving during the conference week.

The online ticket includes exclusive access to 3 live virtual unconference sessions offered for group problem-solving during the week of the conference.

Starting with the Keynote session at 9 am (BST), you can log in to your account each day to access most tracks and gain access to the pre-recorded sessions as they are published in real-time, parallel to the in-person event.

Videos will remain available for 3 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 a couple of different ways to ask our speakers questions.

Slack. During the conference, QCon London online and in-person ticket holders will share a dedicated event Slack workplace. You can raise questions for speakers and other attendees in public channels during the conference week.

Email. After the conference, you can email speaking [at] qconlondon.com for up to three months to raise questions. The QCon team will try and have an answer to questions within two weeks of the initial sending date. 

We moderate all questions and follow a strict code of conduct for our events.

QCon London offers pre-recorded sessions in lieu of live-streaming sessions. 

The Online ticket (on-demand access) includes exclusive access to 3 virtual unconference sessions offered for group problem-solving during the conference week, as well as access to the Slack workspace during the conference.

The QCon London on-demand ticket offers 3 live virtual unconference sessions for group problem-solving during the conference week. There is no need to be on camera during these sessions. However, you may find being on camera can help connect with your peers during these sessions.

All QCon London on-demand tickets include access to our Sponsor Areas. To learn more, you can visit our sponsor’s page.

Once registered, you will get access to the sessions included in your ticket according to ticket type. You can access these sessions from the schedule page. 

All you have to do is log into your QCon London Online ticket (on-demand access) account using the password you will be provided upon registration. All participants should have received an email with their login details. If you can’t find that email, check your spam folder. Alternatively, you can reset your password.

We recommend using the latest versions of web browsers like Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Edge (Chromium). These browsers entirely support the new audio-video technology.

To help prepare for QCon London Online ticket (on-demand access) we recommend the following: 

• Verify you can log into your QCon London account to be able to access the event online
• Download the latest version of Zoom (for the Unconference Sessions)
• Look out for an email inviting you to the event Slack Community where you can connect with your peers. The invitations are sent from feedback [at] slack.com
• Familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, harassment-free experience for everyone

Recommended for a better QCon London experience:

• Read the presentation abstracts and build your Custom Schedule  
• Think about the questions you’d like to ask the speakers and your peers
• Use the hashtag #QConLondon to connect with other participants via social media

• A desktop computer or laptop. Other mobile devices, like smartphones or tablets, are not supported.
• A fast and reliable internet connection.
• The latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge browser. Apple Safari is not supported. We strongly recommend choosing Google Chrome as this browser is the most advanced in terms of integrating with the WebRTC technology the video player is based on.

If you are having issues:

• Make sure your setup is compatible with the above requirements.
• Check your internet connection quality.
• It is important to disconnect from any VPN servers you might be using and ensure your firewall is configured properly. If connecting from a corporate network, make sure to forward the Firewall configuration to your IT department.
• Try disabling your browser’s ad/cookie blocker.
• If the problem persists, try using a different browser. If that helps, it means the original browser is causing the problem. Try clearing its cache and cookies to fix the problem.
• Try using a different internet connection (ex: mobile hotspot). If that helps, it means your original internet connection is causing the issues (potentially the VPN setup).

• A desktop computer or laptop. Other mobile devices, like smartphones or tablets, are not supported.
• A fast and reliable internet connection.
• The latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge browser. Apple Safari is not supported. We strongly recommend choosing Google Chrome as this browser is the most advanced in terms of integrating with the WebRTC technology the video player is based on.

If you are having issues:

• Make sure your setup is compatible with the above requirements.
• Sometimes, it might take a moment before the room loads. If you are stuck on the loading screen, try refreshing the page (CTRL+F5 on Windows or Command+R on Mac).
• Check your internet speed/quality and system: https://utilities.clickmeeting.com/connection-tester
• It is important to disconnect from any VPN servers you might be using and ensure your firewall is configured properly. If connecting from a corporate network, make sure to forward the Firewall configuration to your IT department.
• Try disabling your browser’s ad/cookie blocker.
• If the problem persists, try using a different browser. If that helps, it means the original browser is causing the problem. Try clearing its cache and cookies to fix the problem.
• Try using a different internet connection (ex: mobile hotspot). If that helps, it means your original internet connection is causing the issues (potentially the VPN setup).

Useful links:

• Firewall configuration: https://knowledge.clickmeeting.com/privacy-security/optimal-firewall-configuration/
• Clickmeeting server list: https://clickmeeting.com/firewall-configuration
• Clearing cache and cookies (Chrome): https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050

Update Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95414

You can contact us for any payment questions at payments [at] qconlondon.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 February 27th, 2023 (subject to change without notice). All invoices must be paid in full by March 6th, 2023 in order for attendees to receive their badges and/or gain access to the conference (in addition to the Covid-19 requirements for in-person attendees). After February 27th, 2023 you can email us at payments [at] qconlondon.com to request payment by invoice. This request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Any tickets purchased after March 6th, 2023 must be paid via credit card or Paypal on our online registration portal.

*except where an invoice is issued between February 3rd and 27th, 2023, in which case payment is due no later than March 6th, 2023.

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.

Discounts will be available starting January 17th, 2023.

For more details and to apply for a discount code, please contact info [at] qconlondon.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 January 17th, 2023.

For more details and to apply for a discount code, please contact info [at] qconlondon.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, please email us the following information at 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 London (if known)
• If you have been to London 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.

No, badge sharing is not allowed at QCon.

Conference registration fees for the in-person ticket are non-refundable. However, if for some reason you can no longer attend QCon London 2023 in-person, you have 2 options to still make use of the ticket:

• Transfer: You can transfer your QCon London 2023 ticket to another person until Friday, March 24th, 2023 (transfer fee is waived). Email info [at] qconlondon.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 3 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 2023, including but not limited to the vaccine and other health-related requirements. 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.

If you have purchased an in-person ticket, you can transfer your QCon London 2023 ticket to another person until Friday, March 24th, 2023 for free (the transfer fee is waived). Email payments [at] qconlondon.com to request the transfer.

Online tickets are not transferrable, but cancelable and refundable until 14 days before the start of the conference by emailing payments [at] qconferences.com. Thereafter, we do not offer refunds.

Tickets that are Non-Refundable:
In-person Conference registration fees are non-refundable. 

Tickets that are Refundable up to 14 days before:
Online tickets may be canceled up to 14 days before the event starts by emailing payments [at] qconlondon.com with your request. Thereafter, we do not offer refunds. 

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.

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

In-person and online tickets must be purchased in separate orders. This is due to the different tax regulations and definitions of the "place of supply" of an in-person event versus and online event. Please refer to the FAQ section on "Why do I need to be charged VAT on an in-person ticket purchase?” for more information.

Yes. We cater to many special dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. All food will be clearly labeled to show the dietary requirement and ingredients. If you have any dietary requirements outside of the ones mentioned or any questions, you can contact our team at info [at] qconlondon.com. If you require a kosher lunch, please let us know. All kosher meal requests are due by March 17, 2023. After this time, we will not be able to accommodate any additional kosher requests.

A light continental breakfast is provided each morning prior to the scheduled start time of the daily sessions. A buffet lunch will also be provided as well as morning and afternoon refreshment breaks.

There are 15 primary themes at QCon. Each of the major themes is organized into what we call tracks. A track represents four curated talks and one panel. 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, March 27th to Wednesday, March 29th, 2023.

Onsite registration for in-person attendees is open on March 27th 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.

To help you make connections with the world's most innovative senior software engineers, architects and team leads, we encourage you to participate in our QCon Conference Social, Women and Allies in Tech Community Event, Exhibitor Reception, QCon Closing Reception, Peer sharing in the Unconference sessions and the Lunch Discussions & Tables Discussion Cafe. You can read more about them by clicking here.

Events are always more fun when you see a familiar face or have a friend to go with. That’s why at QCon London 2023, there will be opportunities to meet new people  - created with you in mind, to meet like-minded people who want to make professional connections at the conference. 

Some of the opportunities include:

• The QCon London Sightseeing Tour on Sunday, March 26th
• At the Women and Allies in Tech Lunch on Monday, March 27th 
• At a designated meeting point at the QCon Conference Social on Monday, March 27th
• At a designated meeting point on the 6th floor in front of Mountbatten at breakfast on Tuesday, March 28th

COVID-19 Vaccination OR Negative Covid-19 Test OR Proof of Recent Covid Recovery Are Required.

To attend QCon London, attendees must EITHER: 

a.) Show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or 

b.) Show an official proof of a negative Covid test from either the current calendar day or the prior calendar day or

c.) Show proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the last 90 days

Accepted vaccines can be found in the QCon London Terms & Conditions (paragraph 6a).

To attend QCon, attendees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. “Fully Vaccinated” is defined as having received the last required dose of the vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start of the event. The day you have your final dose does not count as one of the 14 days. If you were vaccinated with a 2-dose vaccine, or a combination of them, you must have had both doses to be considered fully vaccinated. This applies in all cases, even if you’ve recently recovered from COVID-19 and might have natural immunity. Those who have only had one dose of a 2-dose vaccine, are considered unvaccinated for the purpose of this conference and will not be admitted.

Booster shots are currently not required in order to be considered fully vaccinated.

Accepted COVID-19 Vaccinations: QCon follows government guidance to determine which vaccinations are accepted. The current list of approved vaccines include:

• Moderna
• Pfizer-BioNTech
• AstraZeneca 
• Covaxin
• Covishield
• BIBP/Sinopharm Beijing
• Sinovac
• Novavax/Covovax
• Convidecia
• Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (single dose vaccine)

You may mix 2 different types of vaccines from the above list, for example, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Sinopharm Beijing.

You may have the 2 vaccinations under 2 different approved programs, for example, Australia and Japan, UK and USA, France and Canada.

All participants planning to enter QCon London based on their Covid-19 vaccination records (as opposed to a current, official, negative Covid-19 test result) will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination before being allowed to enter the Event. Failure to provide verifiable proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in compliance with these Terms will result in refusal of event access without a refund. We might partner with a 3rd party to verify your vaccination status at the event. Vaccination status and records will only be checked at the event entrance and no health data will be stored by QCon.

Face Masks are Required: Please bring your own face mask (Substantial cloth masks, surgical masks, N95 masks, KN95 masks are acceptable. However, exhale valves or bandannas are not acceptable). You will be required to wear a mask fully covering your nose and mouth during the entire event, unless you are drinking or eating in designated areas or speaking on stage. Participants failing to comply with the face mask guidelines that are in place at the event will be asked to leave the Event without a refund.

If you are planning to be admitted into QCon London based on a negative Covid-19 test result (as opposed to Covid-19 vaccination records), your Covid-19 test result must be: 

• an official test, which means it must have been administered by a health service that provides a certificate (paper or electronic) and the name and location of the health service is on the certificate, AND 
• the test must have been administered either on the day prior or on the current day, AND 
• you must be able to show proof of the negative test result (electronic or paper) at the entrance to QCon, AND 
• your name has to be on the Covid test result and match your photo identification, AND
• the Covid-19 test result must be negative.
• Unofficial and unmonitored at-home-tests are not accepted.

Repeating your Covid-19 Test to Stay Current for QCon. If you are planning to attend QCon for multiple days, please make sure to repeat your official Covid-19 test as often as necessary in order to provide an official negative test result from either the day before or the current day before entering the event venue for the day.

All COVID-19 test kits which are currently used in the USA, Canada or Europe by official, monitored Covid testing services are acceptable. This includes quick tests (lateral flow tests, which provide results in 15 minutes) as well as PRC tests and others.

If you are planning to be admitted into QCon London based on having immunity due to a recent recovery from Covid-19, you must provide the following documentation to gain entrance into QCon: 

• your documented Covid-19 infection has to be between 7 and 90 days ago, AND
• you can prove your past Covid-19 infection with an official and documented positive test result, AND
• you can provide a subsequent official, documented negative Covid-19 test result, proving that you are no longer infectious to others, AND
• all documentation is from an official health organization and includes the name and location of the health organization, AND
• all documentation bears your name which matches your photo ID
• Unofficial and unmonitored at-home test results are not acceptable

Proximity to The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre - London (Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE)

1. London Covid Testing Clinic Victoria -  11 - 13 Lower Grosvenor Pl, London SW1W 0EX, United Kingdom (.9 miles from QEII; ~24 min walk, 8 min car ride)
   • Open Monday - Sunday 9AM - 6PM
   • Walk-ins welcome, appointments not required, but encouraged
   • 2-hour Express PCR £139
   • 24-hour PCR £49
2. Katalyst Health - 18 Soho Square, London W1D 3QH, United Kingdom (1.3 miles from QEII ~ 28 min walk, 9 min car ride)
   • Open Monday - Friday 9AM - 6PM
   • Appointment required
   • Lateral Flow £22.50
   • 3-hour Express PCR £99
   • PCR Same Day £64.99
   • PCR Next Day £55
3. The City and Travel Clinic - (2 locations) 21 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LY, United Kingdom OR 6-10 Great Portland St, London W1W 8QL, United Kingdom (both 1.5 miles from QEII; ~ 31 min walk, 9 min car ride)
   • Open Monday - Saturday 9AM - 6PM, Sunday 9AM - 5PM
   • Appointments required
   • Recovery Letter £59.99
   • PCR Same Day £89
   • PCR Next Day £59
4. PCR Test for Travel - 10 Harley St, London W1G 9PF, United Kingdom (1.7 miles from QEII; ~ 36 min walk, 18 min car ride)
   • Open Monday - Friday 9AM - 8PM, Saturday 9AM - 6PM, Sunday 8AM - 8PM
   • Appointments required
   • 15 min PCR test £149
5. DocTap - John Bell & Croyden, 50-54 Wigmore St, London W1U 2AU, United Kingdom (2.5 miles from QEII; ~ 34 min walk, 19 min car ride)
   • Open Monday - Friday 10AM - 7PM, Saturday 9:30AM - 6PM, Sunday 12 - 5:30PM
   • Appointments required
   • 1-hour Lateral Flow £24
   • PCR Test £64

You might also research online monitored testing services that allow you to use their at-home kit while being monitored via a Zoom call. An example of such a service is eMed.com. 

Kindly note, QCon does not endorse any of these businesses nor is QCon affiliated with any of these providers. All attendees are solely responsible for their Covid-19 testing arrangements and associated expenses.

In addition to the COVID-19 related safety requirements in the Terms, we follow government, venue and event safety guidelines that might be in place at the time of the event. Should new government/venue guidelines be different from what is stated in these Terms, we will communicate these changes to QCon participants via email as soon as we are made aware. Any attendee not complying with the health and safety requirements in place at the time of the Event, will be asked to leave the Event without a refund.

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 in-person 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 .

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. 

More details on the volunteer program, the program schedule, and the application form can be found on the volunteer page.

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 in-person or virtually 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, March 27-29 (in-person or online)
• Must agree to follow our Code of Conduct

Software developers meeting the criteria listed above are invited to apply for a free ticket to attend QCon London by filling in this application form by February 20th.

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