The developer community will converge at San Francisco's historic Fort Mason Center for GitHub Universe, scheduled for October 28-29, 2025. The two-day conference aims to unite software developers, engineering leaders, GitHub users, and security experts for skill-building and community engagement centered on AI-driven development practices.

Attendees can purchase in-person general admission passes at a $700 discount through the Super Early Bird offer, with additional savings of up to 35% available for group registrations. Virtual attendance remains free, providing access to keynote streams and recorded sessions for those unable to travel.

What you'll experience

The conference features three content tracks spanning introductory through advanced levels, designed to help attendees accelerate their development processes and strengthen their security posture.

Learn the latest in AI-powered development

  • Build faster, stay in flow: Leverage AI-native tools and GitHub Copilot to transform development workflows and collaborate with agentic AI systems.
  • Secure every commit: Discover AI-driven vulnerability detection methods and integrate security practices directly into development pipelines without slowing innovation.
  • Automate and scale with confidence: Refine CI/CD pipelines, measure GitHub Copilot's organizational impact, and connect engineering metrics to business objectives.

Universe instantly gives you the chance to connect with some of the most clued-in people on the planet in the world of software engineering.

Sumeet Shetty, Head of Tools India at SAP

Dive into interactive experiences

The event features hands-on demonstrations, food offerings, and engagement opportunities with emerging technologies. Attendees can explore a newly created Makerspace designed for experimentation with code-powered projects spanning art, music, and robotics.

  • Makerspace: An interactive environment where developers and creators can experiment with code-powered applications across multiple disciplines.
  • Open Source Zone: An expanded area for connecting with maintainers and open source contributors, with opportunities to showcase projects to thousands of attendees.
  • Career Corner: A dedicated space for updating professional profiles on GitHub and LinkedIn.

I just met one of my open source heroes, one of the creators behind Lady Bird Browser. This is the coolest thing of all time. Universe feels like a giant hackathon.

Zach Latta, Founder and Executive Director of Hack Club

Connect with the GitHub community

Beyond formal sessions, the conference emphasizes informal networking and spontaneous connections. Attendees can meet peers during meals, conversations in dedicated zones, and booth interactions—creating opportunities for relationship-building and knowledge exchange across the developer ecosystem.

It's really important to be able to get together with people, to commune with them, drink coffee with them, and chat with them about our various projects. You get these serendipitous encounters and interactions where you meet someone you had no idea you were going to meet.

Joshua Miele, Founder and Board President of the Center for Accessibility and Open Source

Be the first to see what's next

GitHub has already released several platform enhancements in 2025, including Copilot Code Reviews, GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency capabilities, and expanded features in Projects and Issues. Universe attendees will receive exclusive previews of unreleased features through live demonstrations and direct engagement with GitHub product experts.

Is GitHub Universe right for me?

The conference targets anyone involved in building, securing, or advancing software development practices, from individual contributors to organizational leaders.

  • Developers and maintainers: Advance technical skills, find collaboration partners, and explore AI-powered development capabilities.
  • Leaders: Engineering managers and team leads can discover strategies for improving developer productivity and driving innovation.
  • Security professionals: Learn approaches for shifting security left, automating vulnerability checks, and scaling security programs without impeding velocity.
  • Founders: Startup leaders and executives can share their stories, recruit talent, and monitor emerging trends in software development.

Pricing and registration details

Through July 8, the Super Early Bird pass costs $799, representing the year's lowest price point. Group discounts apply: 25% savings for three or more passes, and 35% savings for eight or more attendees. Virtual passes provide complimentary access to live-streamed keynotes and on-demand session recordings.

Additional resources

  • A customizable email template is available for requesting manager approval to attend.
  • Sign up for updates on announced speakers and session details.
  • Review previous year's sessions to preview the conference experience.

Source: GitHub Blog