Q – Can you give any recommendations on hotels in the area?
A – We’re recommending the Novotel, NH, Mercure Vé, and St. Martins Patershof hotels in the local area.
Q – I’m not able to attend to dataminds Connect 2023 and I already bought a ticket. Can I get a refund?
A – Typically, we’ve not allowed refunds, as it’s a large adminstrative hassle on our end. Given we’ve now got a waiting list of 150+ people, we’ll allow for refunds up to 2 weeks before the event. Contact tickets @ dataminds dot be to discuss this.
Q – I selected a precon session when registering. Can I change my mind and attend any session I want on Monday October 9th?
A – We allow free choice for all of our precon sessions. The question during purchase is purely for our logistical planning, and make the process a bit easier for us.
Q – Do I need to have a functional Azure Subscription to attend a full day precon session?
A – Not every precon session will require you to do labs, and have an Azure Subscription. We’re working with the speakers to identify those that do, and will notify attendees in the practical briefings beforehand.
Q – I can’t make it until.. / I have to leave at .. Do I get a discount because I don’t use the full day?
A – Our tickets are valid for an entire day of learning, so the price remains the same.
Q – Is my parking ticket included in my 1 or 2 day ticket?
A – Sadly, no. While making our budget, we realised that it would too big of a cost to provide free parking in one of the nearby parkings. We preferred using this budget on ensuring everyone has an interesting experience.
The city of Mechelen is a central hub for most means of public transportation, and we highly encourage everyone to use this at it’s fullest.
Q – Will the sessions be recorded?
A – There will be no audiovisual recordings made for any of the sessions presented at dataMinds Connect.
Q – Will there be an online/hybrid alternative?
A – dataMinds Connect 2023 will be held as an in-person event only, and no online alternatives are being provisioned.
Q – Can you repeat the venue address for me?
A – dataMinds Connect 2023 will take place in the Lamot Conference and Heritage Centre (Van Beethovenstraat 8-10 B2800 Mechelen).
Q – Can I get the presentations and demo scripts of the conference sessions I’ve seen?
A – After the event, we’ll be sharing the session materials for all conference sessions, for those who have filled in the feedback forms. Please note that this could take a few days, as all speakers need to send us their input.
We’ll only be sharing pre-con materials with attendees that have actually attended that session.
Q – Do I need to stay in one track, all day long on Tuesday?
A – All attendees are free to choice the sessions they’d like to follow across all tracks. We highly encourage you to try out the different tracks, to make sure you have an optimal variety in your learning.
Q – I need the dataMinds company details for my company. What do we need?
A – dataMinds VZW
Mayerlei 100, 2640 Mortsel
VAT – BE 0897 060 552
If there’s any more questions you have, send us an e-mail at tickets at dataminds dot be
Q – I have another question, that is not listed on this page. What do I do?
A – Send us an e-mail at hello at dataminds dot be, we’ll gladly help you!
Q – What about COVID-19?
A – We don’t own a looking glass, and cannot predict the exact circumstances on October 9th & 10th 2023. We are working closely with the event venue to provide an in-person event that follows the (local) government regulations and guidelines at that time.
A – With the current information, dataMinds Connect will be held as a private gathering, based on the regulations that go into effect on October 1st. Therefore, we will have a maximum capacity of 600 people, which should should suffice.
A – Like years prior, we’re counting on our attendees, speakers, partners, crew, .. to be a responsible human being when it comes to encounters with others. We’ve not had any issues in the past, and are very hopeful continue this
Q – I’m travelling from abroad, and I’m not sure what the regulations are for entry and quarantine, can you help?
A – We’re completely basing ourselves on the Reopen EU platform, and the local Belgian Info Coronavirus