Question 1

When do ticket sales start?

Accepted Answer

Tickets will go on sale on January 1, 2026.

Question 2

What is included in the ticket cost?

Accepted Answer

If you purchase your ticket between 1/1/26 - 5/1/26, it will include a free tshirt and a free lunch. If you purchase your ticket between 5/1/26 - 6/6/26, it will only include free lunch.

Question 3

What are the ticket details?

Accepted Answer

Early registration tickets will go on sale on 1/1/26 - 5/1/26 for $30. These tickets will guarantee you a tshirt. Late registration tickets will go on sale 5/1/26 - 6/6/26 for $30 and will NOT guarantee you a tshirt.

Question 4

What time does the conference start?

Accepted Answer

Doors open at 8AM, conference will start at 9AM in the International Ballroom.

Question 5

Where can I park? Is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parking will be FREE! There is a parking garage within easy walking distance of the Walb Student Union. It's located at Broyles Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835.

Question 6

Can I purchase tickets day-of the event?

Accepted Answer

Yes! It will cost $30 but you will NOT receive a tshirt.

Question 7

What is the dress code?

Accepted Answer

Casual is recommended.

Question 8

I'm no longer able to attend, can I transfer tickets or get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Tickets are issued to a named attendee and include a selected t-shirt size, so they aren’t transferable. Refunds, minus Eventbrite fees, are available up to 30 days before the event. Within 30 days, funds have already been used to prepare the event, so refunds aren’t available.

Question 9

Will I need to show my ticket for entry?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Also, if your ticket is purchased prior to 5/1, your ticket will be used as proof to get your tshirt.

Question 10

What happens to my ticket if the event is rescheduled?

Accepted Answer

If the event is rescheduled, all tickets will automatically be valid for the new date. If you cannot attend the rescheduled event, your ticket may be transferred to a future BSidesFW event or to another attendee, subject to availability and event policies.

Question 11

What happens to my ticket if the event is cancelled?

Accepted Answer

While very unlikely, if the event was cancelled, refunds would be issued to attendees.

Question 12

Is there an attendee code of conduct?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Registering for a BSidesFW event assumes understanding and agreement to the Code of Conduct policy: bsidesfortwayne.org/codeofconduct.

Question 13

Will there be e-badges this year?

Accepted Answer

Due to continued, rising costs for electronics components, e-badges will not be a part of the cost of a normal ticket this year. Attendees wanting a e-badge can purchase the optional addon for $30 PRIOR to 5/2.

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