Buy Your Tickets

• Tickets can be purchased here: https://lu.ma/b-sides-vancouver-2024-MainEvent 

• If interested in attending a workshop on Sunday, May 26th - be sure to register for a workshop ticket. Capacity is limited and these tickets will sell out!

• If interested in attending the Afterparty, let us know during your ticket purchase so that we can gauge how big the party will be and plan accordingly

Book the Day Off

• Whether you're attending as a speaker, sponsor, volunteer, or attendee, don't forget to book Monday, May 27th, off of work

Review our Code of Conduct

• Code of Conduct found here: https://www.bsidesvancouver.com/code-of-conduct

Join Our Socials

• Slack - mars-comm.slack.com     

•  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4926592/ 

• Twitter / X - https://twitter.com/BSidesVancouver 

Order Swag

• Visit our MARS storefront to order your BSides Vancouver 2024 swag

• LINK will be made available soon!

Download the HackerTrackerApp

• Our conference schedule is programmed into the HackerTracker app. 

• Visit your preferred, trusted app store to download HackerTracker

• Once installed, filter by BSidesVancouver. From here, you can review the talk tracks and "favourite" which ones you'd like to attend

Brush up your LinkedIn

• BSides is the perfect time to network and connect with attendees and sponsors. If you're looking for your next role, make sure your LinkedIn is up to date

Celebrate!

• Invite your friends and coworkers to attend BSides Vancouver 2024

• Once you've secured your ticket, post about it on your social media

• #BSidesVancouver2024, #BSidesVancouver, #ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity

Visiting from Out of Town?

Hotels:

• BSides Vancouver 2024 does not have a preferred rate at any nearby hotels

• Community members have had success with HotWire - Hot Rates - https://www.hotwire.com/hotels/. You choose which neighbourhood you'd like to stay at and know the hotel rating in advance, but in exchange for a Hot Rate discount, you don't know the actual hotel until you've completed your booking. 

Attractions:

• Vancouver has a lot to offer. While here, visiting Stanley Park is an absolute must and the Vancouver Aquarium is a favourite for most. Let the community know you're looking for things to do and we'll point you in the right direction

Restaurants:

• Reach out to the community (SLACK is your best bet) and look for recommendations. The community is more than happy to share their favourites based on type of cuisine, location, and/or price. 

Bought a ticket and now you're unable to attend?

Tickets to BSides Vancouver 2024 are non-refundable and non-transferrable. 

Note the Date & Time of Delivery

• Workshops take place at varying times on Sunday, May 26th
  You must purchase a workshop ticket in order to attend.
  There will not be tickets available at the door 

• The conference + sponsor hall + afterparty take place on Monday, May 27th
  You must purchase a ticket in order to attend.
  Tickets may be made available at the door but it is dependent on number of registrants, available at a first come, first serve basis, and will not be offered at the pre-conference pricepoint. 

Review Transit and/or Parking Options

• Address of the venue is 515 W Hastings St.

• This is highly accessible by public transit (both Bus and SkyTrain)

• There are several parking lots nearby, we recommend using Parkopedia - https://en.parkopedia.ca/parking/vancouver/ to find the right parking lot for you

• Rideshare options are also available. Downtown Vancouver has Uber & Lyft

What to Bring:

• SwagBag is included in your ticket and will be issued with your badge upon check-in 

• Bring a refillable Water Bottle

• If you pre-ordered swag from our storefront, be sure to wear your swag day-of

• If you ordered Micah's book - bring it to be signed!

Coffee & Lunch (Monday, May 27th only):

• Coffee is included courtesy of our sponsor Bowtie and will be served in the vendor hall at SFU 

• Lunch is included courtesy of our sponsor WebSec. Details to follow!

Respect the Privacy of Others

• Please respect the privacy of others and gain consent before taking, or sharing photos of the event

• Recording of the conference talks is strictly forbidden 

Have Fun!

• A lot of time and effort goes into organizing and delivering BSides year over year, so your organizing committee is always pleased when you enjoy the delivery Bsides Vancouver

• You're welcome to celebrate your day-of attendance on social media using the tags:  #BSidesVancouver, #BSidesVancouver2024, #ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity 

Afterparty (Monday, May 27th only): 

• You must register for the Afterparty in advance, tickets will not be available at the door.  You can show your interest in attending during the ticket checkout flow.

• Afterparty tickets have a different registration than General Admission + Workshop Tickets, so make sure you've received a conference ticket, and an afterparty ticket, confirmation email. 

• The Afterparty is located at Steamworks Brew Pub located at 375 Water Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. This venue is a 2 minute walk from the SFU venue.
  Walking directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Apy5LKSMSkUALqeW6