What is GopherCon
In case you're new here, GopherCon is an annual conference that began in Denver, Colorado in 2014. Our conference is dedicated to the Go programming language and is organized with the help of a community-driven group of developers who wish to promote the use of Go, the formation of an inclusive and supportive Go community, and the education of Go developers. While other versions of GopherCon have popped up globally through the years, our planning team is only responsible for the organization and programming of the US-based conference.
Group Ticket Discounts
The more gophers, the merrier! We offer a 5% discount for groups of 5 - 9 attendees and a 10% discount for groups of 10+.
With this said, there are a few caveats to consider:
- Promo codes for groups are available for all Standard General Admission ticket types, as well as Pre-Conference Workshop tickets. The group discount is not available for Early or It's Go Time (Late) General Admission tickets.
- The group discount does not apply to anyone who has already registered. If you think your company would benefit from a group discount, check in with your teammates before purchasing a ticket. We will not refund a purchased ticket and then issue a promo code.
- The Pre-Conference Workshop discount is based on the number of tickets you intend to purchase, not the number of attendees (i.e. If seven (7) people plan to attend multiple workshops totaling 10 or more, a 10% promo code will be issued.).
- Once you request your promo code, please be prepared to purchase your tickets; each promo link will have a 10-day use period, and we will not generate a second code if it is not used.
If you are interested in a group discount, please email our team.
Call for Speakers
GopherCon's Call for Speakers was open Monday, January 19th - Wednesday, March 4th, and is now closed. The Evaluation Committee is hard at work reviewing 150+ submissions, so we appreciate your patience while we give this process the time and care it deserves. We should have programming live by Monday, May 4th. We do not accept late submissions.
Lightning Talks
This year's Lightning Talks will offer everyone the chance to take the stage in the Main Theatre! Whether it's a personal project, a company announcement, or a hobby you want to tell others about, the Lightning Talks are a great opportunity to get the word out in seven minutes or less.
The Lightning Talks submission process will be open Monday, June 1st - Monday, June 22nd.
Scholarship Program
Gopher Academy awards a limited number of scholarships each year to community members in need. Though we are looking for diversity in areas such as gender, race, and nationality, we consider limited financial means as well.
The scholarship submission process will be open Monday, June 1st - Monday, June 22nd.
International Gopher Assistance
Need a letter of invitation? No worries, we've got you covered. Simply email us your legal name, job title, as well as your company name and address, and we'll take care of you.
Refund Policy
While we would miss seeing you at GopherCon, purchases made before Monday, June 29th are eligible for a full refund.
No refunds will be issued after Monday, June 29th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. In the event you need to cancel after that date, you may transfer your ticket to someone else. To do so, open your confirmation email and select "Manage Registration Details". You may also gift it to a Gopher in need or roll it forward to a future year. If you are interested in this option, please email us. Remember that ticket sales support the viability of the conference, so we thank you in advance for your understanding.
