USENIX Conference FAQ | USENIX

Last revised on May 28, 2026
Conference Registration | Visa Applications | Conference Hotel and Venue | Attending USENIX Conferences | Student Validation
Once registration is open, you can find this information in the “Registration Information” section on each conference website. Registration for our conferences typically opens 8–12 weeks prior to the start date of the conference.
We cannot extend the Early Bird Registration deadline, so please make sure to register as soon as possible to receive the discounted rate. If the deadline has passed, and the conference has not sold out, you can still register for the conference at the standard rate.
To get the member rate, you must be a current dues-paying member of USENIX.
You must request the membership discount code before registering. Email membership@usenix.org from the email address associated with your USENIX membership account, and include your first and last name and the event you wish to attend. We will issue one individualized code per member per event. Please allow 3 business days to process your request.
To protect the value of your membership against the inappropriate sharing and use of discount codes intended for our members, we are now issuing individualized single-use coupon codes upon request. Thank you for understanding.
No. Registration is for the entirety of an event; we do not offer rates for single-day attendance.
We can provide an invoice only for group registrations of ten or more people from the same institution that will be paid via EFT, BILL, or wire transfer. Group registrations (of any size) that are to be paid by credit card must be completed online via the registration path on our conference website. If you meet these criteria, please email the Conference Department to inquire about our complete invoicing terms and conditions.
If you need a receipt simply to provide documentation for reimbursement from your institution for conference attendance, note that all conference registrations completed online via our conference website will generate a confirmation email (“Registration Confirmed - [Event]”) sent from conference@usenix.org that contains a link to a printable invoice and receipt.
To request a letter to prove conference attendance, please contact the Conference Department with your name, the conference you attended, and if possible, your registration confirmation number.
Visa applications for travel to USENIX conferences may require a support letter from USENIX. To request an invitation letter, you must first register for the conference you wish to attend, including the completion of payment. After you have registered, please complete the Invitation Letter Request Form. Allow 2–3 business days following submission for processing.
Please note: USENIX is a U.S.-based non-profit organization without ties to any government agency. Moreover, our staff does not have expertise in visas or border entry considerations. Our assistance is limited to providing the invitation letters that state your purpose and interest in our event. We cannot otherwise complete your visa application for you or expedite the visa application process on your behalf.
USENIX negotiates reduced group rates for our conference attendees exclusively. We understand that traveling to conferences can be expensive. By taking advantage of the discounted rate, attendees are able to save on travel costs and attend conferences within individual or company budgets. In addition, staying at the conference hotel reduces commute time significantly by avoiding traveling between neighborhood hotels and sessions.
With costs increasing each year, USENIX is working hard to negotiate the very best hotel rates and other conference expenses in order to keep registration fees as low as possible.
The hotel reservation deadline is the date by which you must reserve your room to take advantage of the special hotel room rates negotiated by USENIX. After the hotel reservation deadline, you may still be able to reserve a room at the hotel, contingent on the hotel's availability.
Yes! USENIX maintains a Google Group to facilitate communication among attendees seeking roommates and ride sharing. You can sign up for free to find attendees with whom you can share a hotel room, taxi, shuttle, or other ride-share service. Please include the name of the conference you are attending in the subject line when posting a new request.
USENIX is pleased to offer a mothers' room for nursing women. The room will offer privacy via keyed access, seating, a refrigerator, and electrical outlets for your pump. At the conference please stop at the USENIX badge pickup desk for more information or email the Conference Department before the event with any questions.
USENIX does not provide on-site childcare. If childcare considerations may prohibit you from attending the conference, please contact the Conference Department by the Early Bird Registration deadline for the event in question. Any communication received after this deadline may not be addressed.
Please email the Conference Department with any accessibility concerns or questions.
The registration/badge pickup desk will be open for scheduled hours before and during the conference. Refer to the Attendee Guide for the particular conference you're attending for more information.
To avoid missing any sessions, and to avoid long lines, we recommend picking up your name badge as early as possible. We recommend arriving at badge pickup right when the registration desk opens. Refer to the Attendee Guide for the Badge Pickup Hours each day. The guide is emailed to all registrants (at the email address used to register) within a few days before the event. If you do not receive the attendee guide a few days before the event, please contact the Conference Department.
USENIX’s goal is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment and social platform for conference attendees. Name badges facilitate attendee networking by identifying you to other