GitHub Universe
GitHub's annual conference for developers. Centered on Copilot, AI-assisted coding, and the future of software development.
- Next edition
- October 28 – October 29, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Attendees
- ~7,000
- Since
- 2015
About GitHub Universe
GitHub Universe is GitHub's flagship annual event, drawing developers, engineering managers, and platform leaders from around the world to Fort Mason in San Francisco. Programming centers on GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted development workflows, GitHub Actions, security (Advanced Security, Dependabot), and the broader open-source ecosystem.
Since 2023 the agenda has shifted heavily toward AI coding tools, making it one of the highest-signal events for engineering leaders evaluating how to roll out AI pair programming. Major Copilot announcements typically debut here.
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Past & upcoming editions
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2026October 28 – October 29, 2026
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2025October 28 – October 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- When is GitHub Universe 2026?
- GitHub Universe 2026 runs October 28-29 in San Francisco at Fort Mason.
- How much does GitHub Universe cost?
- In-person passes typically range $1,099-$1,499 USD. Virtual access to keynotes is free.
- Who attends GitHub Universe?
- Software developers, engineering managers, DevOps leads, security engineers, and increasingly platform engineering teams. Heavy GitHub Enterprise customer presence.
- Is GitHub Universe worth attending for non-Copilot users?
- Yes — the GitHub Actions, security, and platform engineering tracks are useful independent of Copilot. That said, the recent center of gravity is squarely on AI coding.
- What major announcements have come out of Universe?
- Copilot Workspace, Copilot Chat, Copilot Enterprise, GitHub Advanced Security, and various platform engineering products have all launched at Universe in recent years.
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