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LAS VEGAS  |  JULY 17-20, 2023

Frequently asked questions

General information

.conf is Splunk’s most anticipated user event of the year. You can expect empowering sessions, compelling keynotes and interactive experiences, plus enjoy opportunities to connect with peers and have tons of fun.

.conf23 will be held at The Venetian Las Vegas from July 17-20, 2023. More information about the event will be announced in the coming months.

Splunk University will be held at The Venetian Las Vegas from July 15-17 and July 20, 2023. More information about the event will be announced in the coming months.

Our session scheduler will be launching in June. There you’ll be able to select and pre-schedule sessions based on your interest and skill level. In the meantime, check out the session catalog, where you'll be able to see our lineup of 200+ sessions.

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At .conf23, you’ll learn how Splunk can help you make your organization more resilient. And have some fun while you’re at it.


What does that really mean?


  • Get inspired by experts and dive into industry trends.
  • Roll up your sleeves and experiment with Splunk products during interactive learning sessions.
  • Share your unique Splunk product challenges and get help solving them from Splunk pros and our enthusiastic community of practitioners.
  • Network with fellow Splunk fans to discuss use cases, be they mission-critical (like preventing security threats) or more for fun (Beer brewing! Beekeeping!).
  • Discover all the services available to you as a Splunk user or customer.
  • Catch up with other builders and developers to discover how they’re solving their most critical business problems using Splunk products.
  • See Splunk technology in action during breakout sessions or in the source=*Pavilion.
  • Check in with Splunk partners who are providing complex integrations.
  • Attend post-session parties, compete in capture-the-flag-esque competitions, maybe even bust out some dance moves.


We could go on. But we think being there in person will answer this question best.

Registration is open now!

Yes! While room availability lasts, you can book your hotel now with a Splunk discount during registration.

Yes, you can watch .conf content on demand.


.conf Online features breakouts from .conf20, .conf21 and .conf22 — to access, sign-up or log-in with a splunk.com account.


To watch last year’s keynote and super sessions, check out our Replays page.

Please reach out to our sponsorship team at confsponsors@splunk.com for more information.

The Splunkies

Submissions closed on April 21, 2023.

Winners will be notified at .conf23.

Each finalist will receive: 

  • One (1) free pass to .conf23
  • Early access to .conf23 hoodies
  • Special invite to the Splunkie Awards ceremony

Each award winner will receive:

  • One (1) free pass to .conf23
  • One (1) personalized awards trophy
  • USD $200 credit that can be applied at the Splunk store online
  • Early access to .conf23 hoodies
  • VIP treatment during select .conf23 events
  • Special invite to the Splunkie Awards ceremony

Registration

Registration for .conf23 is now open! This year we’re only offering an in-person program. Check out a full list of passes and prices here.

Check out our event details page to see a breakdown of each pass and what it includes.

Check out our event details page to see the price of adding Splunk University to any pass. Only registered .conf attendees have the option to add University to their passes.

All major credit cards are accepted for registration payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover).


If you would like to pay by PO, please contact your sales representative to initiate the invoice process.


Splunk EDU Training Credits are accepted for registration payment. You will be able to apply them to pay for your conference pass while completing registration. Please note that an EDU Training Credit must be utilized within one year from when the credit was invoiced.


The Splunk EDU team is introducing changes to the value of EDU credits. We have created a few resources to help guide you:

If your company has purchased .conf23 passes via a deal, your sales representative will be distributing registration codes for use in late March. If you are unsure if your company has available codes, please contact your sales representative.


For further questions, please reach out at confregistration@splunk.com.

No, only one code may be used per attendee.

Government employees have the opportunity to purchase .conf23 at our lowest ticket price of $1,495 and the discount will automatically be applied based on email used.

If you need to register using your personal email, please email confregistration@splunk.com.

To be considered alumni for .conf23, attendees will need to have gone to at least two of the following .conf programs: .conf2017, .conf18, .conf19 or .conf22. Attendance does not need to be consecutive. .conf20 and .conf21 attendance is not included. Alumni status is applied to the individual, not the company.

Please contact confregistration@splunk.com if you experience any issues while registering.

Cancellations and substitutions

We’re unable to process cancellations. If you'd like to transfer your registration to someone else within your company or have further questions, please email confregistration@splunk.com.

Travel

You can request a visa letter during the registration process. If you’ve already registered and didn’t request a visa letter, please reach out to confregistration@splunk.com.

The closest airport to .conf23 is Harry Reid International Airport (formally McCarran International Airport).
Airport Code: LAS

Harry Reid International Airport
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119

There are a number of ways to get to .conf23 from the airport:


  • Bus: $6 USD per person for a two-hour pass. $8 USD for a 24-hour pass. Visit the RTC website to view the routes and schedules to plan your trip.
  • Ride sharing: Uber, Lyft and other transportation network companies are allowed to pick up and drop off passengers at LAS.
  • Taxi: The taxi rate from the airport to The Venetian Resort is around $25 USD, depending on traffic in the area.


 For more information, visit LAS Transportation Information for local transportation options.

Due to the changing times of a post-pandemic world, our onsite health and safety requirements and plan for .conf23 will be shared closer to our program date. Thank you for your patience.

All attendees must be 21+ to participate in all aspects of the conference. No one without a badge will be allowed on event premises. Refer to the .conf23 Terms & Conditions and if you have further questions, please email confregistration@splunk.com.

Weather in Las Vegas typically ranges from 80-105 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Find more information on average temperatures in Las Vegas in July.

Visit www.visistlasvegas.com for more information about the city and local attractions.

Hotel

We are pleased to offer a block of rooms for public sector attendees at Harrah's Las Vegas. These government per diem rated rooms are limited to US government/public sector employees only and proof of US government/public sector employment will be required upon check in. Access to booking into this block will be provided upon completion of registration for .conf23. We are offering a limited amount of these rooms - be sure to register soon to take advantage of this discounted rate.

Splunk has negotiated discounted rates at The Venetian Resort that vary by day. The rate during the nights of .conf23 (July 17-20) is $309 USD per night (excluding a $39 per night resort fee and taxes).

The $39 per night resort fee includes property-wide, high-speed wireless internet access (public spaces, meeting space and in-room), unlimited local and toll-free calls, airline boarding pass printing and cardio room access for guests 18+.

No. When you register online for .conf23, you’ll be provided a link in your registration confirmation email that will allow you to book directly into the .conf23 room block at The Venetian Resort.

Yes, in order to book into the .conf23 hotel block at The Venetian Resort you must be registered for .conf23.

If you attempt to book a hotel reservation without being registered for .conf23 you will be asked to complete a registration within three business days. If you fail to register within three business days from when we contact you, your hotel reservation will be canceled. If you have further questions, please email conftravel@splunk.com.

Yes, a credit card is required to confirm your reservation at The Venetian Resort. Please note that one night's accommodation (including tax) will be charged by the hotel to your credit card at the time of booking.

Yes. A one night's deposit is due at the time of booking, and will be charged to your card upon booking your reservation. The deposit is fully refundable provided reservation is canceled at least 72 hours prior to arrival. Reservations canceled within the 72 hour window of arrival are subject to a one-night cancellation penalty. If you have further questions, please email conftravel@splunk.com.

The cancellation policy for your reservation is 72 hours prior to arrival.

Yes, a hotel confirmation email will be sent to you once you complete booking your hotel reservation. The hotel confirmation email will include your check-in and check-out dates, confirmation number, along with the hotel name and address.

Hotel reservations must be made through Friday, June 16, 2023 to receive the .conf23 discounted room rate. After June 16th, reservations must be made directly with the hotel and will be at the hotel's prevailing rate.

You’re free to make your own reservations directly with The Venetian Resort. However, to take advantage of Splunk’s discounted room rates, you must be registered for .conf23.

The Venetian Resort does not offer any smoking sleeping rooms.

Check-in begins at 3 pm and checkout is at 11 am.

Splunk University

Check out our event details page to see the price of adding Splunk University to any pass. Only registered .conf attendees have the option to add University to their passes.

No, there is no virtual option to attend Splunk University.

Only registered .conf23 attendees have the option to add University to their passes.

Yes, please bring yours! We aren’t able to provide laptops to Splunk University attendees.

Partner FAQs

GPS kicks off Monday, July 17, 2023 at 3 pm PST with our partner keynote. Please be sure to book your flights accordingly. Please review the agenda tab of this website for full GPS programming.

GPS during is included in your .conf23 registration fee at no additional cost.

Stay tuned for the launch of our session scheduler. It’ll help you plan your schedule and select sessions based on your interests.

Ponies. Fezzes. Plenty of fun.