FAQs
When and where is it?
The event will be held on Saturday 16th March 2024 at Melbourne Town Hall. Doors will open at 8:00am and we'll finish at 5:30pm.
How much does it cost to attend?
$80 covers your entry, food and coffee all day and access to the afterparty! Amazing value right!? We are able to keep the ticket price so low thanks to our generous sponsors. DDD Melbourne is a non profit event and any excess will be kept as part of a fund for future events and/or donated to charity.
What if I can't afford to attend? [Financial Assistance]
We’re dedicated to diversity, inclusion and even more so—equal opportunity. We realise that buying a ticket to a conference for many isn’t a trivial expense, but it can be a turning point in someone’s career.
We're committed to bringing in as many individuals who couldn’t attend otherwise as possible. Please, email us at [email protected] and we can work with you to figure out the best way to assist.
Is this just for software developers?
No! While our name implies we are just about devs, our events are aimed at all professionals in the software industry - developers, testers, designers, analysts, managers, etc.
Will refreshments be provided?
Yes, attendees will receive lunch and snacks throughout the day and we will have a coffee cart operating all day.
Will there be wifi?
TBC
Will childcare be available?
DDD Melbourne will be providing onsite childcare free of charge this year on a first come first served basis for children. Please register your interest at this link
When does registration open?
Ticket sales have closed.
Can I pay by cheque, invoice, cash, Coinye West?
Payments can be made with credit card using Ti.to via our tickets page when registrations are open. Companies that want to buy bulk tickets (> 10) can contact our sponsorship team to discuss options .
Can I cancel/give my ticket to someone else?
You are welcome to send someone else in your place. Please do this through Ti.to.
What is the hashtag for DDD Melbourne?
The Twitter hashtag is #DDDMelbourne.
Will I be photographed or filmed?
Media personnel authorised by DDD Melbourne will be in attendance. These media personnel will respect the photo policy as defined in the Code of Conduct.
I want to be involved. Can I help?
We are always looking for volunteers and sometimes looking for organisers! It takes a lot of effort to organise a volunteer-run conference like DDD Melbourne. Shoot us an email at [email protected] and we can work with you to figure out the best way to assist.
How can I contact the organisers?
We can be contacted via email at [email protected] and Twitter at @DDDMelb. See also the other Social Media accounts at the footer of this page.
How can I sponsor DDD Melbourne?
DDD Melbourne will be heavily publicised in the community and we believe offers a unique marketing and recruiting opportunity based on being attended by people that don't normally get to go to conferences. It's also a great chance to give back and support the local software community. We have various levels of sponsorship available with various benefits and price points. We have a sponsorship prospectus that will be provided on request that explains detailed benefits and impact of sponsorship and the difference between the various levels; if you would like a copy please contact us.
How can I go to this kind of thing more often?
Melbourne has a very active software community. Consider attending one of the meetups/conferences such as:
Furthermore, you can see an up to date list of Australian conferences at Telstra Purple DevEvents repository.
Who are the organisers?
DDD Melbourne is organised by Oz Dev Inc. A non-profit organisation set up to create inclusive events for the VIC software community.