Developer Summit
Event
The Ubuntu Developer Summit is the event at which we plan for the forthcoming version of Ubuntu. It brings together Canonical engineers, community members, partners, upstream representatives and cloud specialists, in an environment of active debate.
Tracks and plenaries
At every Ubuntu Developer Summit we choose a set of tracks that summarise the key areas of focus in the forthcoming release of Ubuntu. These tracks give a good indication of topics that may be of interest to you.
UDS Tracks UDS ScheduleEvening programme
Monday, 7th May
Time: 19:00
Event: Meet and greet welcome event
Venue: West Hall
Food and drinks will be provided.
Thursday, 10th May
Time: 18:30
Event: Key Signing Party
Venue: West Hall
Cool demos followed by live music.
Time: 19:30
Event: The Demo Jam
Venue: East Hall
Cool demos followed by live music.
Tuesday, 8th May
Time: 19:00
Event: Run away to the circus with Google!
Venue: West Hall
Food and drinks will be provided.
Friday, 11th May
Time: 19:00
Event: UDS closing party – California dreamin' beach party!
Venue: West Hall
Food and drinks will be provided.
Wednesday, 9th May
Time: 19:00
Event: Testing in Ubuntu
Venue: East Hall
Pizza and beer will be provided.
Venue, accommodation and travel information
Venue
The event takes place at The Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland, California from 7–11 May 2012. We will use two Marriott Hotels for accommodation during UDS: Oakland Marriott City Center and Oakland Marriott Courtyard Downtown.
Please note that UDS takes place at City Center. Be sure to get the right one! Information on facilities, travel information and so on are available on the Marriott City Center website.
Accommodation
If your travel is not sponsored by Canonical, you are entitled to book a room at the venue with a discounted group rate. This rate is available at the Oakland Marriott Courtyard Downtown.
Book single room Book twin roomPassport and Visa information
If you are planning on attending UDS, please check with your local embassy whether you require a visa to enter the USA. If you require an invitation letter, please send an email to Marianna Raffaele with the following information:
- Full name
- Place of issue
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Home address
- Expiry date
- Embassy you are applying to
If your country is part of the Visa Waiver Programme, you do not need to apply for a Visa. However, you will need to complete the ESTA application before travelling.
Also, regardless if you are travelling to/from and within the US, at the time of booking, please make sure you provide your travel agency or airline with your TSA data: name as shown on your passport, passport number, passport expiry date, DOB, nationality and gender.