After an odd semi-unveil via Siri earlier today, Apple this evening officially confirmed that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference would take place from June 13th through June 17th in San Francisco. As in previous years, tickets are being distributed via a random lottery process to eligible developers. Interested in attending? Read on as we break down everything you need to know about WWDC 2016.

Tickets are distributed via a lottery system

As has been the case for the past few years, Apple this year is distributing tickets to WWDC via a random selection lottery system. Developers can register for a chance to be eligible to purchase a ticket now and the window is open until this Friday, April 22nd at 10AM PT. If you’re selected for receiving a ticket, you’ll be able to purchase one for $1,599. Your card is not charged until you’re officially notified as a winner. Winners will be contacted by Monday, April 25th at 5PM PT.

WWDC Scholarships reward talented students and STEM organization members with the opportunity to attend this year’s conference. Developers selected for a scholarship will receive a WWDC 2016 ticket free of charge. In addition, travel assistance may be granted to scholarship recipients.

As it does every year, Apple will kick off WWDC 2016 with a keynote. The keynote will take place at 10AM PT/1PM ET on Monday, June 13th. The keynote will cover a variety of topics and include a heavy focus on the developer-side of things.

Following the keynote, Apple will honor the developers behind the biggest apps of the past year with the Apple Design Awards.

The Apple Design Awards recognize iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac apps that demonstrate technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design.

For the first time in ten years, the annual WWDC Bash is not in the Yerba Buena Gardens, but rather at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Every year, Apple holds the Bash as a way for developers and the like to celebrate after a successful conference.

Last year, Walk the Moon performed at the event. In 2014, Bastille performed at the WWDC Bash. Vampire Weekend headlined the event in 2013, while Neon Trees performed in 2013. With Apple Music and Zane Lowe now unveiled, we wouldn’t be surprised to see the famed DJ take the lead at controlling the music for the event.

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