Question 1

What is GIDS 2027?

Accepted Answer

GIDS is a four-day software engineering conference and expo for people who design, build and operate software. Its 2027 theme is Build Systems That Endure. The programme examines practical engineering decisions, long-term system quality and new approaches to software development, including AI.

Question 2

Who is GIDS for?

Accepted Answer

GIDS is for people who design, build, test, operate and lead software systems. Attendees include software developers, architects, tech leads, platform and DevOps engineers, data practitioners, SREs, engineering managers and technical leaders. The programme is especially useful for practitioners with some hands-on experience who want to deepen their judgment and learn how other teams solve real engineering problems. Mid-career and senior attendees can expect detailed discussions of architecture, implementation, trade-offs and lessons from production systems. Early-career developers can also benefit if they are comfortable with the fundamentals and ready to engage with technical material. GIDS is not designed as introductory training, and attendees can choose sessions that best match their interests and experience. GIDS is a professional conference, not a student event or an introduction to software development. Sessions assume attendees have practical experience building or working with software systems.

Question 3

What ticket options are available?

Accepted Answer

An All-access Ticket covers all four conference days, 27 to 30 April 2027. A Single-day Ticket covers the date selected at booking. Both ticket types include talks, keynotes and expo access on the applicable day or days, plus catered lunch, coffee and refreshments.

Question 4

What do tickets cost?

Accepted Answer

Ticket prices depend on the sales phase. Each phase has a limited allocation, and tickets are available only while that allocation lasts. Booking early gives you the best chance of securing your preferred ticket at the current price. Visit https://developersummit.com/ for the latest Single-day and All-access prices. The total payable, including applicable GST, will be shown at checkout.

Question 5

How do I register?

Accepted Answer

Use the Buy Tickets link at https://developersummit.com/. Complete the checkout and keep the confirmation sent to your email address. Tickets are subject to availability, so we recommend booking early.

Question 6

Can my company register a group?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For a corporate team of 10 or more attendees, contact us at https://saltmarch.com/contact-us. Please include the number of attendees and the ticket type you need. Group pricing and invoicing can then be discussed with our team. You can provide the individual attendees&rsquo; details later, by 31 March 2027.

Question 7

Can I attend for two or three days?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Purchase a Single-day Ticket for each day you wish to attend: two tickets for two days, or three tickets for three days. Select the relevant date for each ticket when booking.

Question 8

Can I share an All-access Ticket with a colleague?

Accepted Answer

An All-access Ticket is issued to one attendee and cannot be shared across the four days. If a colleague needs to attend in your place, you can request an attendee substitution by 15 April 2027. See &ldquo;Can I transfer my ticket to another person?&rdquo; below.

Question 9

Can I change the date of my Single-day Ticket?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You may request one date change at no additional cost by 15 April 2027, subject to ticket availability on your preferred new date. Once confirmed, the change cannot be reversed or changed again. Email support@saltmarch.com with your name, booking ID, original date and requested new date. If tickets for the new date are unavailable, your original booking will remain valid.

Question 10

Can I transfer my ticket to another person?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If your plans change, you may transfer your ticket to another attendee once. Please email support@saltmarch.com, with a copy to the new attendee, by 15 April 2027, with your booking ID and the new attendee&rsquo;s full name, email address, designation, cellphone. The new attendee should bring a valid photo ID and the booking confirmation to check-in. Tickets cannot be resold.

Question 11

Are tickets refundable?

Accepted Answer

GIDS registrations are non-refundable. If you can no longer attend, you may be able to transfer your ticket to someone else by 15 April 2027, as described above. Please review the full Terms and Conditions before booking: https://saltmarch.com/terms-and-conditions.

Question 12

Where can I find the event policies?

Accepted Answer

You can read the Terms and Conditions at https://saltmarch.com/terms-and-conditions and the Code of Conduct at https://saltmarch.com/code-of-conduct. We ask everyone attending GIDS to review and follow these policies so that the conference is welcoming and respectful for all.

Question 13

What subjects will GIDS 2027 cover?

Accepted Answer

The theme for our 20th edition is Build Systems That Endure. GIDS 2027 looks at what it takes to create software that remains understandable, reliable and adaptable as technologies, requirements and teams change. Sessions will cover architecture and distributed systems; platform engineering and DevOps; backend and frontend engineering; data and intelligent systems; AI-assisted software engineering; AI-native software; and reliability, observability and security. Across these subjects, speakers will examine what they built, the constraints they faced, the decisions they made, and what they learned when their systems met the real world. The four-day programme is being shaped as a connected journey: foundations, judgment and design; building and evolving with AI; production, control and resilience; then trade-offs, governance and longevity. Each day will offer a worthwhile programme in its own right for attendees joining us on a Single-day Ticket.

Question 14

Where can I see the speakers, sessions and schedule?

Accepted Answer

Visit developersummit.com/speakers for the current speaker lineup and developersummit.com/sessions for published talks. New speakers and sessions will be added as they are confirmed. The schedule page will show which talks are planned for each day. The detailed timetable, including session times and room assignments, will be published by 24 April 2027, after we review a survey of registered attendees to help us plan room allocations. If you are deciding which day to attend, explore the session descriptions and day-wise schedule as they become available. Please check the final timetable shortly before the event, as occasional changes may still be necessary.

Question 15

Can I attend every talk?

Accepted Answer

An All-access Ticket gives you access to the conference on all four days. Some talks will run at the same time, so you will need to choose which session to attend in each time slot. You can move between rooms during breaks and build a personal schedule across subjects and experience levels. A Single-day Ticket gives you the same choice of sessions on your selected day. Entry to each talk, including keynotes, is subject to room capacity and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Question 16

What if the session I want to attend is full?

Accepted Answer

We recommend arriving early for talks that are particularly important to you. If a room reaches capacity, you can attend another session running at that time, visit the expo or use the interval to meet other attendees. Most sessions are expected to be available on demand after the conference, although we cannot guarantee a recording of a particular talk.

Question 17

Will talks be available to watch after the conference?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your ticket includes on-demand access to most GIDS 2027 sessions after the event. This can help you catch up on talks that ran in parallel or revisit a session you attended. Some recordings may be unavailable because of technical issues or speaker permissions. We will share access details with attendees after the conference, once the recordings are ready.

Question 18

Will presentation slides be available?

Accepted Answer

Slides are not routinely distributed as a separate collection. Some speakers cannot share their materials, while live coding sessions and demonstrations may have few slides or none at all. Where a speaker has approved materials for sharing, they may be made available alongside the session recording. Recorded talks will remain the main way to revisit a presentation after GIDS.

Question 19

What is the GIDS 2027 Expo?

Accepted Answer

The expo brings technology companies and conference attendees together throughout the four days of GIDS. You can explore developer tools, platforms and services, see demonstrations, ask questions directly of exhibitor teams and learn how their products are used in practice. It is also a place to meet other software professionals between sessions. Exhibitor activities, demonstrations and offers will vary by company.

Question 20

Who can visit the expo?

Accepted Answer

The expo is included with every GIDS 2027 conference ticket. A Single-day Ticket gives you access on your selected day. An All-access Ticket gives you access on all four days, from 27 to 30 April 2027.

Question 21

When is the expo open?

Accepted Answer

The expo will run alongside the conference on all four days. Daily opening hours will be published with the detailed event timetable by 24 April 2027.

Question 22

Which companies will be exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

The exhibitor lineup will be announced on developersummit.com as companies are confirmed. Check the website again closer to the conference to see who you can meet and plan which booths you would like to visit.

Question 23

When and where is GIDS 2027?

Accepted Answer

GIDS 2027 takes place from Tuesday 27 April to Friday 30 April 2027 at: NIMHANS Convention Center Hosur Road, Lakkasandra Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029 The venue is near Dairy Circle. Please allow extra time for travel through Bengaluru, particularly on your first day.

Question 24

How can I find the venue?

Accepted Answer

Use the NIMHANS Convention Center map location when planning your journey or booking a cab. Tell your driver that you are going to the Convention Center near Dairy Circle, rather than simply asking for NIMHANS, which has several buildings. The GIDS joining instructions will confirm where attendees should enter and check in. Follow the event signs and directions from staff when you arrive.

Question 25

Can I reach the venue by metro or bus?

Accepted Answer

Yes. South End Circle and Lalbagh are both on the Green Line of Namma Metro. From either station, take an auto-rickshaw or cab for the remaining journey to the Convention Center. BMTC buses also serve the surrounding area, including Dairy Circle and Wilson Garden. Check Google Maps or the Namma BMTC app for a route from your starting point and allow time for the final walk or auto ride. Routes and services may change before April 2027.

Question 26

How do I get there from the airport or railway station?

Accepted Answer

From Kempegowda International Airport, a cab is the most direct option. Airport buses offer another way into the city, followed by an auto-rickshaw or cab to the venue. Check current routes and journey times before travelling. If you arrive at KSR Bengaluru City Junction, you can take a cab or travel from nearby Majestic metro station on the Green Line to South End Circle or Lalbagh, then complete the journey by auto-rickshaw or cab.

Question 27

Is parking available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 80 car parking spaces will be available at the venue. If you plan to drive, arrive early, as a space cannot be guaranteed. Because parking is limited, we recommend using a cab, ride-hailing service or public transport where practical. If you are driving, check the GIDS joining instructions for the designated entrance before you travel.

Question 28

What are the daily programme and check-in times?

Accepted Answer

Daily check-in and programme times will be sent to registered attendees before the conference. The detailed session timetable, including times and rooms, will be published by 24 April 2027. We recommend arriving early on your first day to allow time for travel, check-in and finding your preferred session room.

Question 29

What should I bring for check-in?

Accepted Answer

Bring your booking confirmation and a valid government-issued photo ID. If your joining instructions include a QR code, keep it ready on your phone or bring a printed copy. Please check that the name on your booking matches the attendee who will be checking in. If you need to transfer a ticket, contact support@saltmarch.com by 15 April 2027.

Question 30

What else should I bring?

Accepted Answer

A charged phone will help you access your booking details and the latest schedule. You may also bring a laptop or tablet if you find one useful for taking notes, along with its charger. Dress comfortably for a full day of talks, expo visits and conversations.

Question 31

Will Wi‑Fi be available?

Accepted Answer

We are working with an internet infrastructure provider to offer Wi-Fi throughout the venue. As connections can slow when many attendees are online, we recommend having mobile data available if you need dependable internYes, Wi-Fi will be available at the venue. Connections may slow during busy periods, so we recommend keeping mobile data available if you need a reliable connection throughout the day.et access during the day.

Question 32

Are food and drinks included?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket includes catered lunch, AM/PM coffee and refreshments on the day or days you attend. Serving times will be shared closer to the conference.

Question 33

Where should I stay?

Accepted Answer

Look for accommodation with a convenient journey to the Convention Center on Hosur Road. Wilson Garden and Jayanagar are useful areas to consider; a hotel elsewhere in Bengaluru may also work well if its travel time suits your plans. Check the route at the time you expect to travel, as journey times can vary considerably with traffic. Any official GIDS hotel suggestions or booking arrangements will be announced separately. Unless an official offer is published, please book directly with your chosen property.

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