FAQ

Tickets

• Do I have full access to the conference (in-person & remote parts) as a GitNation Multipass holder?

  As a GitNation Multipass holder you have just full REMOTE access to the conference. But usually you can contact us here to upgrade your ticket and get a discount to attend the event in person.

• If I can’t attend the conference, can I give the ticket to my friend/colleague?

  Yes, you can. Simply log in to your ti.to account and re-assign the ticket to this person. Pay attention that only a ticket buyer can re-assign tickets.

• How can I change the name on my ticket?

  You can easily change the name in the ticket in your ti.to account. Just log in and edit the attendee information. Pay attention that only the ticket buyer can re-assign tickets.

• What does a Hybrid Full ticket include?

  In-person participation on Day 1, remote on Day 2
  Access to venue & catering
  In-person & remote networking
  Speakers' meet & greets
  Free remote workshops
  Instant access to talk recordings
  In-person afterparty
  Remote tech discussion rooms
  Certificates on conference / workshop participation
  Physical swag package
  

• What does the Remote Full ticket include?

  Remote participation on Day 1 & 2
  Interactive video stream in HD quality
  Remote networking
  Interactive sessions with speakers
  Free remote workshops
  Instant access to talk recordings
  Remote afterparty
  Remote tech discussion rooms
  Certificates on conference / workshop participation
  

• Can you issue an invoice for my order?

  Yes, it is possible to pay via invoice. Please, send your company details to [email protected] and we will issue it for you:

  • company name;
  • company address;
  • VAT number.

  As soon as we receive the payment, we'll send you a promo-code to activate the tickets.

Recordings

• Will I get access to talk recordings and when?

  If you are a Multipass or Full ticket holder you'll get access to talk recordings immediately after the conference on the GitNation portal.

  Note, the publication of the recordings from hybrid day can take around 1 week as they require more time for post-production.

• How can I get access to Free Workshops recordings?

  The recordings will be published on portal.gitnation.org and will be shared with Full ticket and Multipass holders within 3-4 weeks.

Discounts, diversity scholarship, etc.

• Do you have any discounts for students?

  Yes, there is a special price for students – please message us at [email protected], attach your student ID, and mention the conference you're interested in.

  Make sure to have your valid student ID at the entrance to the conference, you'll be asked to show it at the registration desk.

Workshops

• How can I participate in workshops?

  Free Workshops are the complementary part of Full Tickets (Remote Full ticket and Hybrid Ticket). They will be run remotely via Zoom. All Full Ticket holders will get an email with a code to register to these workshops. The recordings of most workshops will be shared with full ticket holders after the conference.

  As per Pro Workshops, they are not included in Full tickets and should be bought separately. Pay attention that some Pro Workshops are held in-person in New York, and some – remotely via Zoom.

• Where can I find all the prerequisites I need for the workshop?

  2-3 days before the workshop you’ll get an email with all the instructions: how to connect to the remote workshop, what to install in advance, etc.

• What is the difference between Free and Pro workshops?

  Free workshops are shorter (3-4h) are included in the full ticket (either hybrid or full one), PRO workshops are full day workshops and are not included and should be purchased separately.

  As compared to Free one, Pro workshops will include:

  More specific professional topics
  Small-sized groups for maximum individual reach
  A focus on practical exercises, so you'll learn by doing
  

Program

• How to communicate with other participants remotely?

  We use Discord and Spatial.chat for networking - you will get all details in the org email before the event.

• What after-party will include (in-person/remote)?

  For Remote participants, there will be a remote game organized by us! Join if you want to get to know other attendees and speakers better! It's super fun!

  For In-Person attendees, we'll have a classic party with games, music, drinks, food, and lots of fun!

• Will there be a Q&A session after each talk?

  There will be a 10-15 minutes session right after each talk.

  On hybrid days of the events after Q&A there will be hybrid speaker rooms where both in-person and remote audience can communicate with the speakers.

• What is the timing of the conference?

  Day 1 (In-person): 7:30am ET - registration starts, 4:30pm ET - the last talk ends
  Day 1 (Remote): 9:30am ET / 3:30pm CET - conference starts

  Day 2 (Remote): 10:00am ET / 4:00pm CET - conference starts

What to do if the stream or Spatial.chat or Discord channel don’t work?

• What to do if the stream or Spatial.chat or Discord channel don’t work?

  Please contact us via #troubleshooting channel on Discord. The link to join Discord will be sent by email and will be on the website on the days of the livestream.

Technical questions

• Will I be able to charge my device during the in-person participation in the conference?

  Please, take your charger with you, there will be plenty of spaces to charge your devices. Please be aware of the applicable type of sockets and get adapters (if necessary).

Other

• We are a community/also a tech conference. Could we collaborate with your conference?

  Yes, of course! We’d be happy if you become our info-partner. Please, drop us a line at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you with all the information.

Food & Beverage

• Do you serve any food at the event?

  Yes, there will be breakfast, hot lunch, and coffee breaks.

  There will be vegan, gluten-free & lactose-free dishes.

• Do you have vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options at the event and workshops?

  Yes, we have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food for the conference. If you have an allergy that is not included in the above options, please let us know as soon as possible at [email protected].

Covid Measures

• What Covid safety measures will be offered?

  Sanitizer dispenser stations will be available inside the venue. Masks will be offered at the registration desk.

Parking at the venue

• Will you have parking available at the Liberty Science Center on the conference day?

  Liberty Science Center has complimentary parking onsite at the facility, which can accommodate around 700 cars.