FAQ

General

Who else is coming?

All of the Project A team will be there as well as employees from our portfolio companies. There will also be leading figures from the international investment community and the European startup scene. And, of course, all of our fantastic speakers and partners.

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Why should I attend?

If you’re trying to build a startup or drive digital transformation in your company, there’s a lot you can learn. We’ll have speakers from startups, scale ups and more traditional corporations. What do they have in common? Each one strives to be a modern digital enterprise that uses data to think one step ahead. No matter what department you work in, we’ll have experts to inspire you. You'll get insights on areas such as marketing, development, sales, communications, recruiting and data science, plus much more.

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When is PAKCon happening and how long is it?

PAKCon 2022 is an in-person event, which takes place on Friday, 7 October 2022 and will run from 10am to 6:30pm CET. For session times, see the agenda on our website.

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Why PAKCon?

Since we’re an operational VC, knowledge sharing is one of our fundamental values. As a matter of fact, it’s our business to share knowledge with our portfolio companies. But each of these companies has built its own treasure chest of knowledge, too. So we thought, “why not create an event where everyone can share their nuggets of wisdom”? That’s how the Project A Knowledge Conference was born. PAKCon was launched in 2018 and was so successful that we decided to keep going.

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Before the Event

How can I approach the organizing team if I have any questions?

If you have any other questions, requests, or feedback, you can reach us via the support channel on Discord. Simply join our Discord server, jump into the support channel, and write your request. We will reply immediately!

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How can I talk to the Project A recruiting team?

You can get access to this channel during the ticket registration process. When you purchase the ticket or apply for a ticket, be sure to indicate while filling out the registration form that you want to be interviewed. You will get an email, where you can share your profile with our recruiters. After we check your details, we’ll get in touch and assign you a time slot.

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What is the difference between paid and free tickets?

A paid ticket gives you guaranteed access to the conference, free catering, and guaranteed spots at the speed networking sessions and PAKCon Night.

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Applications for the free tickets can be rejected due to the limited event capacities and unfitting applicant profiles. Attendees with free tickets have to pay for the food on-site. They can access the speed networking and PAKCon Night as well; however, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The spots at the speed networking are also limited.

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Can I apply to become a sponsor or partner?

If you would like to become a partner or sponsor of the upcoming PAKCon, please contact info@project-a.com .

How many people will attend PAKCon 2022?

Depending on the Covid situation, we’ll host up to 1,000 on-site guests.

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Will there be talks in any other language besides English?

Yes, some of the sessions will be in German.

Where can I find information about talks and speakers?

To find out what’s happening and when, check out the official program on our website. We are continuously updating the information there. If the program page is not yet available, it means we are still working on it.

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Can I still apply for a speaker slot?

Yes, definitely! If you’re interested in speaking, fill out the speaker application form. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

To give us enough time to process your application, please apply by July 31st.

Who can attend and how can I get a ticket?

In principle, anyone can attend. It’s more important for our attendees to have related interests and professional backgrounds. This is why we ask you to apply for a ticket. It gives us the chance to ensure that each attendee will get something out of the conference.

If you want guaranteed and immediate access to the conference, you can buy your ticket here.

To request or buy a ticket, go to the ticket page, select the preferred option and fill out the registration form. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.

To give us enough time to process your application, please apply by September 1st.

Where will the event take place?

This year’s PAKCon is an in-person event. All program takes place in Kino in der Kulturbrauerei in Berlin.

On the event day, we will stream selected parts of the conference to the official Project A YouTube channel. You don’t need any registrations to watch the YouTube streams. You can also join the Project A Friends Discord community to get the conference updates, discuss the content sessions and connect with like-minded people.

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During the Event

What are COVID regulations at the event?

We will apply the official rules of the State of Berlin for the events and maybe even a bit more. Your safety is our priority! As the Covid situation stays unpredictable, we will update you via e-mail shortly before the event. Please follow updates on the PAKCon website and Discord server, too.

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How can I attend Expert Round Tables or PAKCon & Dine?

Expert Round Tables and PAKCon & Dine are invite-only formats. You will hear from us if you are invited!

How can I attend PAKCon Night?

PAKCon Night has limited capacity. As soon as you get your ticket, you will have an opportunity to register for the PAKCon Night. Just choose PAKCon Night among other sessions and apply for a place. We carefully review the requests and approve your access. We do it to make sure the experience is relevant for you and your peers. Paid ticket holders get access automatically.

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How can I attend speed networking?

As soon as you get your ticket, you will have an opportunity to register for the speed networking slots. Just choose the relevant slot and apply for a place. We will carefully review the requests and approve your access. We do it to make sure the experience is relevant for you and your peers. Paid ticket holders get access automatically.

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Will it be possible to interact with the speakers and ask questions online?

Unfortunately no. Only on-site guests will be able to interact with speakers and ask questions. However, we will bring some questions from our Discord community to the stage. Join our Discord server for further information and updates.

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Who else has access to the attendee details?

Project A, registration platforms Eventbrite and some of our partners have access to the details you provided when you applied for a ticket. To find out more about how these details are used, see the PAKCon privacy policy.

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How do I report a code of conduct issue?

If you feel like someone is acting inappropriately in any of our communication channels, please don’t hesitate to contact our event staff at knowledge-conference@project-a.com or on Discord. Don’t worry, we’ll be keeping a constant eye on the inbox, so we’ll see your email within minutes.

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Is there a code of conduct for this event?

Yes. A conference is also a community, so it’s important to create a safe environment so that everyone feels comfortable participating in discussions — even when they’re virtual. Come back later for more info.

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How can I network with other attendees?

We will have different networking formats for the conference guests. Find more information about the networking opportunities on the PAKCon homepage.

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How do I access the event?

We’ll send you the tickets and instructions per email once we’ve approved your participation.

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After the Event

How can I leave feedback about the event?

We highly appreciate feedback of any kind. We will share a feedback survey after the conference. If, besides that, you’d like to leave a comment, make a suggestion or have an awesome idea, feel free to join our Discord server and share your thoughts with us.

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Will I be able to watch the presentations after the event?

We’ll be making the best talks available through our blog and Social Media channels.

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