OpenAI DevDay 2026

OpenAI DevDay is on September 29, 2026 at Fort Mason in San Francisco.

OpenAI DevDay is for developers and hands-on technical builders, including engineers, technical founders, researchers, creators, and technical leaders actively building with AI or ready to start.

The program is technical and designed for people who want to build, experiment, compare notes with other developers, and spend time with the OpenAI teams building the tools.

Submit your application here by July 10, 2026. The application will ask for some basic information about you and what you’re building or hoping to explore at OpenAI DevDay.

Space is very limited, so if you’re interested, be sure to submit your application by July 10.

No. Space is limited, and your application is a request to attend. We will let you know of your application status by late July.

If selected, you will have two weeks to claim your ticket before it is offered to someone on the waitlist.

If you’re selected to attend, registration is $650.

Yes. We’ll offer a limited number of scholarships that cover registration and may include travel and accommodation. You can submit for scholarship consideration in your application.

We’ll be sad to miss you! However, invitations and tickets are non-transferable. If you can no longer attend, please reach out at devday@openai.com and we’ll give your spot to someone on the waitlist.

Unfortunately not. You’ll need to receive an invitation and complete registration before arriving at Fort Mason.

If you can’t join us in-person, the opening keynote will be livestreamed and open to all. We’ll also post recordings of other sessions on openai.com following the event.

The opening keynote will be livestreamed for free and is open to everyone, with no advance sign-up required. Other sessions will be recorded and posted on openai.com shortly after the event.

You can also sign up for updates about DevDay Exchanges in cities around the world. This year, we’ll be hosting in Bengaluru, Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, Berlin, London, São Paulo, and Mexico City.

Yes! Select the media option when you apply. We have a limited number of spots available and will review all submissions carefully. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to press@openai.com.

We are committed to making DevDay accessible and welcoming to everyone. You can find information about accessible routes, parking, and facilities at Fort Mason on the venue’s accessibility page.

We’ll also have quiet rooms, lactation rooms, and meals that accommodate a range of dietary needs. You can tell us about any accessibility needs when you register, or email devday@openai.com. We’ll work with you to support your participation.