Please write to info@yayyay.events for any questions about payments, invoices, or ticket orders.
Yes. Please email info@yayyay.events with the number of tickets you need and your company billing details. Once payment by bank transfer has been received, we will send you a code to redeem your tickets on our website.
Please contact info@yayyay.events with the number of attendees and your company details, and we will let you know the available options.
Yes. After purchasing your ticket, email info@yayyay.events with your full name, nationality, date of birth, passport number, and the details of the embassy or consulate where you will apply.
Once paid, tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.
If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person for the same event. Please see the next question for the transfer policy.
If you can no longer attend the event, you may transfer your ticket to another person for the same event under the following conditions:
To request a transfer, email info@yayyay.events with your full name, email, ticket code or order number, reason for the transfer, and the full name, role, company, and email address of the new attendee.
All deadlines are based on the first official day of the event. Dates are counted in calendar days, and requests must be submitted by 23:59 CET on the final day of each transfer window.
Yes, you can download it here.
Yes, we welcome volunteers from everywhere. Use this form to apply and tell us why you would like to be part of the team.
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Use the hashtag #JOTB26 to stay connected.
Join our Discord server for announcements, logistics, workshops, general information, and to meet other attendees. For urgent matters, contact us via WhatsApp on +34 644 39 83 16 or email info@yayyay.events.
Tieso Tickets provide free afternoon access from 15:00 on Thursday, Friday, or both days to eligible applicants.
They are intended for unemployed people and students who have never worked in IT. Applicants must complete the application form and provide the required documentation for validation. They are not intended for people who have previously worked in IT or for career-change applications.
Please check the Tickets page for the application form and current conditions.
The event will take place at Palacio de Congresos de Torremolinos, in the coastal town of Torremolinos, a short distance from Málaga, Spain.
Palacio de Congresos de Torremolinos is located at C/ México 3, 29620, Torremolinos (Málaga).
You can reach the venue by public transport, taxi, ride-hailing services, or car. A taxi from Málaga Airport takes less than 10 minutes. Torremolinos is connected by the Cercanías C1 train line from Málaga city centre, María Zambrano station, and Málaga Airport. Torremolinos station is around a 15-minute walk or a short taxi ride from the venue. By car, take exit 222 (Torremolinos/Palacio de Congresos) from the A-7 and follow the signs.
Yes. There is public parking next to the building and additional parking nearby.
The venue provides adapted signage, reserved spaces in the halls, and fully accessible toilets.
Yes. A cloakroom will be available at the conference venue for luggage, coats, and backpacks while you attend sessions.
Yay-Yay Conf takes place on Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, 2026. The programme combines J On The Beach, Lambda World, and Wey Wey Web across two days and one community. Please check the agenda for the latest session times; lunch is served from 13:00 to 15:00 on both conference days.
You do not need a laptop for conference talks. Some workshops may require one, so please check the requirements on the individual workshop page before registering. You may use the cloakroom for your backpack and laptop during the conference.
This year, J On The Beach offers Canela Workshops: hands-on sessions with limited capacity that require prior registration. Booking is not automatic, so please reserve your place as early as possible.
Early Camarón and Early Bokerón ticket holders can register using the code C4ne1AWorkSh0ps. If your ticket includes a Canela Workshop and you cannot find the registration details, please contact info@yayyay.events.
Crema Workshops have been cancelled. If you purchased a Crema Workshop, we will contact you directly to arrange your refund.
The conference programme runs across four talk tracks and three workshop rooms. Please arrive early for sessions in smaller rooms, as seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
No registration is required for conference talks. Workshop registration is mandatory and places are limited. Please book your workshop seat in advance.
The Call for Papers for the 2026 edition is closed. To be notified about future calls, register on our Call for Papers app.
We have three social events: the Lightning Talk Challenge on Wednesday, October 28 at 20:30, Quiz & Karaoke on Thursday, October 29 at 20:30, and the Closing Party: Halloween IT on Friday, October 30 at 21:00.
Visit our Social Events page for the latest details.
Yay-Yay Conf has no formal dress code, although shirts and shoes or sandals are required at all times. We encourage you to bring an IT costume for the Halloween Closing Party on Friday.
Yes. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free requirements. For other dietary requirements or questions, please contact info@yayyay.events.
Full conference tickets include non-stop coffee and lunch on both conference days.
No. There are no vaccination or mask mandates in Spain, but we ask everyone to act responsibly for their own health and that of others.
No, wearing a face mask is not mandatory, but you are welcome to wear one.
We follow the Berlin Code of Conduct.
Please report any behaviour of concern to a member of the Yay-Yay Conf organisation or email info@yayyay.events.
We will use Vevox to manage questions after each talk. Your badge will include a link and QR code to access Vevox and submit your questions for the presenters.
Visit the J On The Beach website to learn about our sponsors. At the venue, you can visit the Sponsor Area, meet their teams, and discover their products, services, and job opportunities.
Join our Discord server, read the abstracts, and use the agenda to plan your two days.
Keep an eye on emails from the J On The Beach team, Ticket Tailor, and our newsletter so you do not miss important updates.
Talks will be recorded and published on our YouTube channel during the year after the event.
J On The Beach is an international technical conference for developers, data professionals, platform engineers, and DevOps practitioners. In 2026 it is part of Yay-Yay Conf, bringing J On The Beach, Lambda World, and Wey Wey Web together for two days and one community. The programme covers data, AI, software engineering, cloud, systems, architecture, programming languages, and more.
J On The Beach is a non-profit conference organised by a committee of local community members and distinguished engineers. The event organiser is Yay-Yay Events, a brand owned by Centro de Cultura Asiática de Málaga SL, Calle Puerto 14, 1ª Planta, Puerta 3, 29016 Málaga, VAT number B93111342, tel. +34 952 315 075.
J On The Beach aims to raise the calibre of IT developers in Andalusia, create a place for developers to share experiences and grow their careers, showcase the region's technology community, and connect academia and industry across diverse technical fields.
J On The Beach is for developers, data professionals, DevOps and platform engineers, software architects, and anyone who enjoys thoughtful, practical technology.