Question 1

What do you mean by 'ticket drop'

Accepted Answer

This event has always sold out so, in an effort to make acquiring a ticket as fair as we can we release tickets in a series of 'drops' each containing a portion of the overall tickets available.  We aim to do these at different times/days of the week to accommodate as many people as possible.

Question 2

How many ticket drops will there be?

Accepted Answer

3      Probably.  We release some tickets as pay-it-forward, free tickets for certain groups or prizes but these are usually hidden from main view.  We usually do 3 main public ticket drops.

Question 3

How will I know when the ticket drops will happen?

Accepted Answer

We usually announce them on social media - Linkedin, Bluesky, Twitter or at events like other UK BSides.  Or just mash F5 to refresh Eventbrite (please don't do this!).

Question 4

When will the ticket drops happen.

Accepted Answer

We're expecting to do 3 drops this year - 10th April @13:37, 27th April @7pm and 10th May at 00:01am.  This is subject to change - all will be announced on socials.  We're trying to spread them over times/dates to allow the maximum possible chance and be as fair as possible to give everyone a chance

Question 5

It says I need an access code to get a ticket...

Accepted Answer

That just means the general admission tickets are not currently on sale or have sold out - access codes are to allow speakers, volunteers, sponsors etc to claim their tickets.  Try closer to a drop time

Question 6

Are there any age restrictions?

Accepted Answer

The main conference is open to all ages however we ask for an adult to attend with anyone 16 or under (each will need a ticket).  Any additional after party will be held in a licensed venue and Leeds licensed venues generally operate either Challenge 21 or Challenge 25 which require id to prove age

Question 7

What's the deal with refunds?

Accepted Answer

People's plans change - we get it so we can issue refunds up to about a week beforehand.  These tickets will go straight back on sale so if you see the odd ticket appear that's probably why.  We can only refund £10 - the other £1.55 is eventbrite fees and is non-refundable.

Question 8

Accessibility/Allergies

Accepted Answer

We will try to accommodate any accessibility need or dietary requirement if possible - The venue itself is fully accessible and can accommodate most allergy restrictions but please contact us as soon as possible - last minute requests may not be possible to cater for.

Question 9

I have a question not answered here...

Accepted Answer

You can contact the organisers via bsidesleeds23@gmail.com but there is a discord server for all participants which is a much better option - anyone attending can sign up at discord.gg/x2XtUuH76j

Question 10

Is there a Code of Conduct?

Accepted Answer

Please see https://bsidesleeds.com/bsides-leeds-code-of-conduct/   Any issue relating to the CoC must be reported to organisers as soon as possible.  All reports will be taken seriously and investigated but all decisions made by the organisers after investigation will be final.

Question 11

Can I get a ticket if it's sold out?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.  Sponsors get tickets as part of most sponsor packages.  We will also run a waitlist so sign up and be prepared to grab you ticket if you get lucky.  The waitlist will be operational from when the final ticket drop sells out - if you can't see it then there's probably another drop due...

BSides Leeds 2026

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