Top 5 Reasons to Attend .conf26 in Denver

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Key takeaways

  1. .conf26 registration is open, with opportunities to hear product news, connect with the Splunk community, and explore the latest innovations.
  2. Attendees can sharpen their skills through Splunk University, discounted certification exams, and Boss of the SOC 11.
  3. .conf26 takes place in Denver, offering networking, hands on learning, and local experiences throughout the event.

Cue the confetti — registration is open for .conf26! While there are countless reasons to attend, we’re breaking down the top five opportunities that await you in Denver.

See you there!

1. Be the First To Know

Hear exciting announcements and the latest Splunk news firsthand. Discover how other organizations use Splunk to overcome their most complex problems — and how yours can do the same. Visit our incredible sponsors, hear from expert speakers, network with industry leaders, meet 1:1 with Splunk employees, get hands on with the latest innovations and integrations, and watch awe-inspiring demos.

2. Earn a Certification

What’s better than earning a Splunk certification to boost your résumé? Splunk-certified candidates earn 40% more than their non-certified peers in the same cohort. Now's your chance to become part of that 40%! Get 80% off that certification exam at .conf26, for just $25 USD. Additionally, Splunk University is taking place on site September 12–14. Choose between 1-, 2-, and 3-day courses for all interests and job levels.

3. Connect With the Community

What sets .conf apart? You. Connecting with thousands of fellow Splunk users (and Buttercup!) under one roof is truly magical and career changing. Take it from Keara Spoor, SplunkTrust member and 13-time .conf attendee:

“Sessions are brilliant, but the hallway conversations, community moments, and chances to connect with Splunkers, customers, partners, Splunk MVPs, SplunkTrust advocates and the Splunk Community team are what really make .conf special. My favourite place to be is the Splunk Community Pavilion, where so many of those connections naturally happen.”

4. Test Your Skills at Boss of the SOC (BOTS) 11

Speaking of community, BOTS is back again! There’s no better way to kick off .conf than with a little friendly competition with your peers. New year, new scenario. Meet the Stillwater Collective: a fictional parent organization to Frothly, Low Tide Roasters, Second Run Distillery, and Barrel & Signal. These businesses are under attack by Sable Vector — a threat actor whose wrath knows no bounds.

Can you save the day? Join us Monday, September 14 to find out.

5. Experience Denver

Denver is the perfect backdrop for .conf26. Enjoy the view out of the massive window-covered walls of the Colorado Convention Center, enjoy local food and drinks at conference social events, and stay in one of our wide selection of local hotels.

September in Denver means fresh air, mountain views, mild temperatures, and an array of outdoor activities. While you’re there, consider tacking on a hike, catching a show at the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, exploring Michelin star restaurants, or taking a ride on the 16th Street FreeRide. The world is your (rocky mountain) oyster.

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