When is .conf2012?

.conf2012 will be September 10-13, 2012. Sunday, September 9 and Monday, September 10 will feature Splunk University classes. Monday, September 10 will open with a Birds-of-a-Feather Beer Bash. The formal session content will begin on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.

When is Splunk University?

There are two optional days of Splunk University. These classes are eight hours long with a one hour lunch break.

• If you've signed up for Splunk University on Sunday, September 9, 2012, classes will begin at 9:00 AM. Classes will adjourn at 6:00 PM.
• If you've signed up for Splunk University on Monday, September 10, 2012, classes will begin at 8:00 AM. Classes will adjourn at 5:00 PM.

Where is .conf2012 being held?

.conf2012 will be held at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Who should attend .conf2012?

Everyone who likes data! Operations, Security, Compliance, Architects, Developers and Engineers, if IT data is interesting to you, register for .conf2012 to learn new ways to get more from your data and systems.

• Already using Splunk and a pro? Great, come teach a session and swap ideas with our other power users. Plus take the time to give roadmap feedback to our product management and engineering teams. This is your chance to help craft the product you want to use.
• Intermediate level Splunk and looking to ramp up your instance? Come check out sessions presented by your peers that showcase how they're using Splunk to solve problems and align IT with business goals.
• New to Splunk or just getting your feet wet? Come for pre-conference "Accelerated Using, Searching, and Reporting with Splunk" and start the immersion process. You'll walk away armed with serious Splunk knowledge to take your implementation to the next level.
• Want to write an app for Splunk? Check out the pre-conference "Developing with Splunk" session.
• Management or Business users? Learn how Splunk is helping others to uncover new product features, better understand user patterns and needs, and delivering 100X ROI

From Rockstars and IT pros to Superheroes and CTOs, there's something for everyone at .conf2012.

Can free users come?

Yes! But unlike our product, the conference is not "free as in beer." All attendees will need to pay the prevailing conference fee. That said, we will have free beer.

Where will my data take me?

New visibility. New time savings. More efficient processes. Better products. New promotions...Join us at .conf2012—together we'll find new places our data can take us.

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Registration + Admission

How do I register?

Click this link and you're on your way!

How much does it cost to attend the event?

• The early bird registration fee for .conf2012 is $1095. After June 15, 2012 the price increases to $1295.BONUS! If you attended last year, we're offering an alumni rate of $895. Use the email you used last year and you'll automatically receive the alumni discount. If you have a new email but are a .conf alumni, contactconf2012@intelligentreg.com to verify your attendance and get the discount code.
• Cost to attend one day of pre-conference training is $800.
• Cost to attend two days of pre-conference training is $1200.
• Paying by PO? Easily enter the PO number during registration to pay!

Please note the special Splunk University pricing is only available when you also register for .conf2012.

How can I convince my team it's valuable to attend?

• Tell them the Top 5 Reasons to Attend, or send them the pdf
• Fill out this proposal letter and share it with your team
• Ask them what they'd like to learn from their data--then come to .conf2012 to learn how to find the answer
• Remind them it counts towards professional certifications (See below)
• Watch last year's video promo.

Does the conference count towards any certifications or accreditations?

Yes, attending the conference counts as Continuing Professional Education Credits (CPEs) for ISC2 certifications, including: CAP, CSSLP, SSCP and CISSP certifications. Contact education@splunk.com to obtain proof of your attendance.

Is Splunk University included in the price of admission?

No. Additional fees apply for Splunk University.

Please note the special Splunk University pricing is only available when you also register for .conf2012.

Can I just come to Splunk University without attending the full conference?

No. The special Splunk University pricing is only available when you also register for .conf2012.

Full details available at http://www.splunk.com/view/conference-faqs/SP-CAAAFFT