Get paid to wear a brand at GitHub Universe 2026
Why brands care about GitHub Universe 2026
GitHub Universe 2026 brings founders, engineers and investors to San Francisco for talks and hallway conversations. A logo on a hoodie, badge or laptop lid is in every photo from the floor and every selfie between sessions. The audience is exactly the one most tech brands are trying to reach.
What you can sell at GitHub Universe 2026
Each of these becomes a slot: a zone on one of your photos with its own auction.
- HoodieClothing
- Conference badgeOther
- Laptop lidOther
- BackpackBackpack
Timing
List by Oct 15, 2026 so a brand can ship you a hoodie or badge.
Listings at GitHub Universe 2026
No spots listed yet — be the first
List what you can wear at this event and let brands bid for it.
How it works
- 1
Choose your event
Pick an event you will really attend — there is no travel or followers requirement.
Read the guide - 2
List the space
Draw the zone on a photo, set a starting price and publish. Listing is free.
Read the guide - 3
Get paid when a brand wins
Connect payouts once. The winning bid is paid to your own Stripe account.
Read the guide - 4
Deliver the proof
Wear it on the day and upload the photos; then the payout is released.
Read the guide
Guides
Want to advertise at GitHub Universe 2026?
See the event page for the brand's view and every open placement.
Advertise at GitHub Universe 2026Questions
Is it free?
Listing a slot and bidding are both free. IRLSlots takes no cut of the winning bid: creators keep 100%, and the buyer pays a separate service fee only if they win.
Do I need followers?
No. Brands bid on the audience at the event, not on your follower count. Your profile does not show follower numbers at all.
How do I get paid?
Connect a Stripe account for payouts once, then publish. When a brand wins, their payment is paid to your Stripe account, and Stripe pays out to your bank after the event and your proof.
Is it allowed at GitHub Universe 2026?
Check the event's own rules first. Branded clothing is usually fine, but never cover your race bib or official number, and some venues restrict branded material. When in doubt, ask the organiser.
What if I'm travelling from abroad?
Visas, customs and the taxes on your earnings are your responsibility. If a buyer ships an item from another country, allow extra time — the wizard asks for it to arrive at least 10 days before the event.