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QCon San Francisco is organized by InfoQ and targets senior software engineers, architects, and technical leads who want deep practical content on software architecture and engineering at scale. The conference runs November 16-18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on the Embarcadero waterfront, with optional extended training workshops on November 19-20 for registered attendees. QCon tracks cover distributed systems, AI and machine learning in production, platform engineering and developer experience, reliability engineering, and modern software architecture patterns. Speakers are practitioners drawn from leading engineering organizations rather than product vendors. The Embarcadero location puts the conference steps from the Ferry Building, BART’s Embarcadero station, and the San Francisco waterfront.

  For more information, visit the conference website

Venue

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Our picks for QCon San Francisco attendees

A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
757 Market Street, San Francisco

PoolBarAirport ShuttleBreakfastSpaFitness centerRestaurantSoaking Tub

A luxurious five star hotel located near the Moscone Center offering world class amenities and elegant rooms. Why It Works for You...

Green Tortoise Hostel
494 Broadway Street, San Francisco

Free WiFiShared kitchenSaunaLive EntertainmentPool TableTable TennisLaundryLuggage storageLocker roomVending MachinesBoard games

A lively two star hostel in the North Beach neighbourhood offering social activities and comfortable dorms within easy reach of downtown. Why...

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
312 Mason Street, San Francisco

Shared kitchenFree WiFiParkingLuggage storageLocker roomATMCotsBoard gamesLaundry

A welcoming hostel designed for adults with dormitory and private rooms offering affordable accommodations near Union Square. Why It Works for You...

Hotel Zelos San Francisco
12 Fourth Street, San Francisco

Paid WifiPaid BreakfastCar parkSafe Deposit BoxPets AllowedLuggage storageAllergy Free RoomParkingLaundryBar

A chic boutique hotel with an eco friendly ethos set within a historic building minutes from Moscone Center and Union Square. Why...

InterContinental San Francisco
888 Howard Street, San Francisco

PoolSun TerraceHot TubFitness centerRestaurantBarParking

A modern four star high rise hotel featuring floor to ceiling windows and panoramic views directly beside Moscone West. Why It Works...

San Francisco Marriott Marquis
780 Mission Street, San Francisco

Paid WifiParkingFitness centerSnack BarCoffee ShopPets Allowed

A modern four star hotel with sweeping city views and flexible event spaces located adjacent to the Moscone Center. Why It Works...

St Regis San Francisco
125 3rd Street, San Francisco

SaunaPoolFitness centerRestaurantBarSpaLibraryButler Service

An elegant five star hotel offering timeless sophistication and modern comforts steps away from Moscone Center. Why It Works for You Central...

The Mosser Hotel
54 Fourth Street, San Francisco

Free WiFiSafe Deposit BoxLuggage storageLaundryRestaurantBar

A historic three star hotel dating from 1913 that blends vintage charm with modern comforts near Moscone Center. Why It Works for...

W San Francisco
181 3rd Street, San Francisco

Paid WifiCar parkSafe Deposit BoxConcierge deskBar

A trendy four star hotel with bold design and vibrant social spaces located across from Moscone Center. Why It Works for You...

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