FAQ
Q. What's try! Swift?
try! Swift is an international Swift conference that started in Tokyo in 2016. In addition to Tokyo, the conference has been held in New York, Bangalore, and San Jose, and in 2018, Apple’s SwiftNIO team was the first in the world to present SwiftNIO, and in 2019, try! Swift was introduced to the Swift community at WWDC.
The conference will bring together selected experts from around the world to give 20-minute presentations on topics related to Swift. iOS, iPadOS, SwiftUI, and visionOS, as well as Apple Platform topics including Swift, Open-Source Swift, Swift on Server, and many other Swift topics.
In addition, try! Swift will have office hours where you can ask one-on-one questions to the speakers and ask any questions you may have had about the content of their talks.
Q. In which languages will the conference be held?
try! Swift Tokyo operates primarily in Japanese and English, with all venue announcements made in both languages. We also provide AI-powered translation tools, allowing participants to follow sessions in their native language.
Q. Where can I buy tickets?
Buy tickets through try! Swift Shop. The shop lists the current ticket types, prices, and sales availability. After purchase, sign in to the purchaser portal to check your order.
Q. What is ticket cancellation policy?
Ticket cancellations are accepted up until 30 days before the event, specifically by Sunday, January 31, 2027 (JST).
To cancel, please contact the organizers through the ticket purchaser portal. No cancellations will be accepted after this deadline.
Regardless of ticket type, a 10% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount. The refund processing time will depend on the payment service’s policies.
Q. Can tickets be transferred?
Use My Tickets to assign each seat to its attendee. When changing the holder is available, use the change-email action shown there; the old Pass is invalidated and the new holder obtains their own Pass. Follow the deadlines and limits shown in My Tickets.
Q. How do I show my admission Pass?
Check My Tickets for the current admission instructions. Once Pass admission is enabled, show the Pass QR there, or add it to Apple Wallet / Google Wallet when available. After the announced cutover, Luma tickets and QR codes are no longer accepted for admission.
Q. Can you issue a receipt and invoice?
Receipts are issued automatically by Stripe and sent to the email address you used at checkout. If you need to reissue a receipt or change the name on it, please contact the organizers through the ticket purchaser portal.
Q. Do you provide tourist visa support?
Some countries and regions require an application for a tourist VISA in order to enter Japan.
Depending on the country of residence you selected when you purchased your ticket, we will ask you if you need assistance with VISA application documents.
To find out if you reside in a country that requires a VISA, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Q. Can beginners participate?
Yes, there is no limit to the level of participation. However, you may find the talks difficult.Most of the topics discussed at “try! Swift” are about cutting edge technology and techniques. You may not understand it on the spot, but we believe that being aware of what you don’t understand, discussing it with others, and asking the speakers directly is an important value at the conference. Please come to the venue with an eagerness to learn and understand something new.
Q. Is there anything I need to do before the day of the event?
Yes, you are welcome to join the Discord. Ticket purchasers will receive an invitation link to the Discord, where various topics related to Swift and development will be discussed, so please try to interact with each other before the event. You can get to know each other well before the event, and you may end up going out to dinner on the day of the event, or you may meet each other again after a long time at a conference outside of your country.
Q. Where can I find venue and access information?
See the Access section of the conference website for the venue, address, and travel information.
Q. Who should I contact about dietary requirements?
If you have food allergies or dietary requirements, contact [email protected] before the event. Please confirm the menu and available accommodations with the organizers before relying on conference meals.
Q. What is the Code of Conduct?
All participants must follow the Code of Conduct. Please read it before attending. If you experience or witness harassment at the event, contact an organizer or volunteer immediately. For other questions about the policy, contact [email protected].
Q. How can I contact the organizers?
For ticket questions, order details, or cancellation requests, sign in to the ticket purchaser portal. For other questions, email [email protected].