Devcamp 2025 – FAQ

Are we getting swag?

Yes, we will be getting shirts at the very least. Stay tuned for more info!

Where are we staying?

We are staying at The Sebel in Kiama. It is a 6 minute walk from Kiama train station, and about a 2 hour drive from Sydney CBD. It can take up to 2 hours 30 minutes if there is traffic, or if you don’t use toll roads, according to Google Maps.

Is transport organised to and from the venue? Is there a bus?

There will be no dedicated bus this year, due to the train station being a short walk (6 minutes) from the venue.

A group of us plan to meet at Central Station at 9:00 AM to catch the 9:27 AM train on the South Coast Line (SCO), scheduled to arrive at Kiama train station at 11:39 AM. The fare for one way is approximately $10.33 AUD.

If I’m driving, what time should I arrive?

Please arrive at around 12:00 PM on Wednesday 4 June.

Who is coming to Devcamp?

CM Engineering, product managers, and a couple of familiar folks from design, IT and ops. ✨

If I am not attending, do I still have to work?

Yes, you are expected to work as normal, unless you have some other leave planned.

I am feeling overwhelmed. What do I do? ☹️

Take a break from the sessions or the activities if you need to. You can go for a walk, explore, sit in a quiet corner, go to your room, take a nap, etc. We encourage you to put your mental health first.

What should I bring with me to Devcamp?

You should bring clothes; pyjamas; toothbrush; toothpaste; your laptop, charger(s), and adapters. There will be an activity that requires some light movement, so recommend having some comfortable clothes and shoes. We also encourage you to bring board games or other activities that you can use during downtime.

Do I need to bring a towel?

If you want. 😉

I have some other concern that isn’t here.

Send a message to the #devcamp Slack channel and we can add it to this FAQ. If it is a private matter, message one of us: Shenny Mackie, Christopher Wright, Henry Soesanto, Rashmita Pinto, Georgie Cooke, Sam Crome, Luke Adlam.

We also welcome feedback during Devcamp. If something is not working out for you, or something is concerning you, reach out and we will do our best to help. We want to make sure everyone feels safe and has a good time.