About us

The event and the team

GopherCon UK is organised by a small team that aims to bring over 400 leading Go developers together for 3 days of talks, workshops, networking, and socials.

A three day event with one workshop day

GopherCon UK is a three day event with one workshop day (August 13th) and two multi-track conference days (August 14th and 15th), held at The Brewery, in the heart of the City of London.

With over 400 delegates, speakers, and sponsors, GopherCon UK aims to deliver fantastic up-to-date content about Go programming and related technologies in a comfortable and professional setting. There are countless networking opportunities to engage with international speakers and delegates, making the event one you won't want to miss.

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Why GopherCon UK Matters

GopherCon UK brings the Go community together like nowhere else. Pairing technical depth with real-world insight. and serious engineering with a welcoming spirit. Whether you're here to learn, share, or meet the people behind the tools you use every day, it's a place to grow as a developer, and as part of a global community.

"We don't have a Google sponsored Go conference. Instead there are these GopherCons, where communities of Go developers like to gather and exchange ideas"
— Cameron Balahan, Google Product Manager, Go Lead @ Google

Tickets

GopherCon UK is a full featured conference and ticket prices include all of the following:

Entrance to all keynotes and conference sessions
Entrance to all social events
Breakfast, lunch, 2 cake & coffee breaks
All day access to the exhibit hall and delegate lounge
WiFi, charging points and cloakroom

Please note: an extra ticket is required to attend workshops training on Wednesday.

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Attending

Anyone is welcome to attend the conference, whether you're a professional, hobbyist, manager, or just starting out, there's something for everyone.
GopherCon UK operates a Code of Conduct and we encourage all delegates to read it before attending the conference.

Entrance to all keynotes and conference sessions

Entrance to all social events

Breakfast, lunch, 2 cake & coffee breaks

All day access to exhibit hall and delegate lounge

WiFi, charging points and cloakroom

Meet the team

Sam Bell

Managing Director

Sam is co-founder of Digital Agency, Copia Digital. Sam and his team build websites and web applications for asset managers and companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, helping them report on performance to their investors.

Matt Cahill

Operations Director

Matt handles most of the logistics for our events, coordinating with external suppliers such as the AV and furniture teams. He is also a keen photographer so you may see him around the conference taking pictures.

Blue Day

Event Manager

Blue is a key member of our event's team, taking charge of logistics and communications with all parties involved from our speakers and sponsors to the AV team and venue staff. With attention to detail, she ensures that everything is ready for the big day and the event is a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone attending. On the day, you'll find her at the registration desk answering our delegates' questions, managing the event's timings and liaising with our sponsors.

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