Question 1

Are meals included?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Your Summit 2026 registration includes breakfast, lunch, and unlimited coffee and snacks. Select your dietary preferences when you register.

Question 2

How long will the sessions last?

Accepted Answer

This year we have a new format. Most sessions will take place on our Main Stage. Outside of the keynote, sessions will be 30 minutes in length, but combined into 1.5 to 2 hour blocks. You are able to come in and out as needed.

New this year, our Apollo Lounge will host 10-15 minute Lightning Talks that are concurrent with Main Stage sessions and workshops. Lightning Talks are meant to be intimate, interactive and a chance to ask questions and go deeper on certain topics. These will be given by both Apollo and guests.

Question 3

Are there training courses or workshops available at this event?

Accepted Answer

Yes, workshops will return this year! Workshops have limited capacity and are offered on a first-come, first served basis. Stay tuned for more details regarding saving your seat. We will have two workshops that will repeat to ensure all attendees have a chance to get hands on with the same material.

Question 4

Can I reserve a seat in my favorite sessions?

Accepted Answer

All sessions will be first come first serve onsite and will not allow pre registration.

Workshops will allow pre registration.

You can reserve your seat for workshops after you register by logging into your profile. Workshops will be live no later than Sept 4, 2026.

Question 5

Will there be a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will have a web based app this year. Instructions on how to access the app will be sent to registered individuals the week before the event.

Question 6

How can I submit a talk proposal?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for your interest in speaking at Apollo Summit. We are not accepting proposals at this time.

Question 7

Are special discounts offered to students?

Accepted Answer

Currently we are not offering any student discounts.

Question 8

Can I get a visa letter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please send your request for a letter to summit@apollographql.com and we'll prepare a letter for you.

Question 9

Can I get a letter to convince my boss to attend Summit?

Accepted Answer

Yes - please click here to download the letter template that you can copy, customize, and send.

Question 10

Are you offering a hotel room block?

Accepted Answer

Yes! For your convenience we have reserved a limited number of rooms at three hotels. The direct booking links are below. Rooms will be released on 9/10, so please book early to reserve your room.

LUMA Hotel San Francisco (1.8 miles from the Midway)
Hotel Via (1.9 miles from the Midway)
Parc 55 by Hilton (3.3 miles from the Midway)

Question 11

Are you offering transportation to and from the hotels to the Midway?

Accepted Answer

Yes, morning looping shuttles will be available at all hotels taking you to and from the Midway on main event days, 10/7 and 10/8. Shuttles will also depart directly from the Midway to our evening event on 10/7 and will return you to your hotels at the end of the night. Currently, there will be no shuttles to the Welcome Reception on 10/6. A detailed shuttle schedule will be included in the attendee Know Before You Go, sent out one week before Summit.

Question 12

When should I arrive and depart?

Accepted Answer

For the majority of attendees, festivities will begin around 5pm on Tuesday, October 6 and will end around 4pm on Thursday, October 8. Please schedule your travel accordingly.

Question 13

What is the cancellation/substitution policy?

Accepted Answer

All purchases are final and non-refundable. No exceptions.

Event registrations may be transferred to another participant upon Apollo approval. To request this transfer of your event registration, contact us at summit@apollographql.com.

Question 14

How do I cancel my registration?

Accepted Answer

All purchases are final and non-refundable. If you don't plan to come, please notify our team by emailing summit@apollographql.com.

Question 15

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

Accepted Answer

Please email summit@apollographql.com if you have any questions regarding this year's Summit.

Question 16

Code of Conduct

Accepted Answer

Apollo Summit is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone. We expect all participants to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Speakers

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