Australia's only tech
conference on snow ​

Frequently Asked Questions ​

What is it? ​

Snow Gum Summit is a not-for-profit, community conference that runs on the snow!

Who is this for? ​

You! Whether you're a founder, engineer, designer, product manager, or a general tech enthusiast, you're welcome to connect with like-minded people on the snow.

What's it about? ​

By day you'll be reaching new heights on the slopes with the community.
By night there'll be learnings for your employment through talks, food, and networking events.

When is it? ​

The exact weekend will be decided with the help of everyone whose made a deposit!

How much is it? ​

In 2026, attendees roughly spent at most $1300 for 2 nights.
Expect to pay more for a 3rd night.
The final cost will depend on things like;

• Whether you're able to tax deduct
• Where you're travelling from
• If you're renting gear
• If you have a season pass
• Number of attendees

How do I guarantee a spot? ​

Click here to make a deposit!

What does this deposit give you? ​

• 🏨 Guarantees your spot in limited conference accommodation.
• 🤑 Discount towards your final ticket price.

Why deposit? ​

This helps us get the commitment we need to start organising the conference and to secure accommodation and venues at the most reasonable price we can get.

How much commitment does the conference need? ​

8 deposits will confirm running as great of an conference as the last.
More than that would mean running an even more awesome conference!

Is the deposit refundable? ​

Yes, until non refundable accommodation is booked, or if you've marked being unable to attend the dates for which the conference is run.

Is the deposits/tickets transferrable when not refundable? ​

Yes, if you can find someone else to take your place.

What if I can't find someone to take my place? ​

We'll refund you anything that hasn't been paid for.

How can I network before/after the conference? ​

All attendees are invited to join our Discord upon registration.

What experience is needed for the mountain? ​

We welcome everyone from secret olympians to beginners who've never seen snow!

Will I get my own bed? ​

Yes, unless you've specified you'd like to share with someone.

Will I get my own room? ​

Maybe, depending on availability, cost, and accommodation selection.

What if I want to organise my own accommodation? ​

The deposit will go towards your ticket price.

What's included? ​

In 2026, the following was included:
🍕 Carb dense dinner & Carbonated drinks
👀 Eye opening talks
💬 Access to community Discord server
👥 Networking with tech and snow enthusiasts
❄️ Snow related swag
🏟️ Interesting and Insured Venue

For 2027, our goal is to include:
🏨 3 Nights accommodation
🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner
🚌 Transportation

What's not included? ​

• Ski lift tickets
• Skitube tickets
• Rental gear
• Personal insurance

Why isn't ___ included in the ticket? ​

Dream big, start small!

Will I get help with anything that's not included? ​

Yep! You'll be sent info to help smoothen out anything we can't directly assist with.

Are expenses from this event tax deductible? ​

Maaaaybe? I'm not a tax accountant.
In 2026, over 50% of attendees said they would tax deduct expenses.

Are you a not-for-profit? ​

Yes! You can find our constitution here.

How can I sponsor, ask more questions, or help out? ​

We'd love to have you on board! Get in touch with the organisers at [email protected].