FAQ

Travel fellowships

I have been awarded a travel fellowship. What can this money be used for?

Food (excluding alcohol) and other related expenses, such as cabs or trains to or from the conference, and airfare, buses, trains, or mileage to or from the conference, and hotel costs. You must submit your original receipts at the conference for reimbursement.

Do I need to register for the conference?

No, this will be done automatically. You only have to pick up your name badge and conference material directly at the conference registration desk.

The amount I have been awarded will not cover all of my travel costs. Can I apply for additional funding?

No.

If I spend more at the conference than I have been awarded. Can I be reimbursed for all of my costs?

No, you will only be reimbursed for the amount you were awarded.

Do I need to make my own travel arrangements?

Yes, you should make your own travel arrangements including flight, hotel, and visa (if applicable). For a list of recommended hotels, please check the accommodation information.

What if I cannot afford to pay for my own travel arrangements. Can Force11 front the money to me?

No.

My organization/university will be paying for my travel arrangements. Can they be reimbursed directly?

No, the reimbursement will go to you.

How do I get reimbursed?

You have been granted a fixed amount of money. The money will be paid to you directly at the conference in cash € (EURO). To receive the money, you have to complete and sign a form at the registration desk of the conference.

Poster/demo sessions

What do I need to do to give a demo?

Usually a laptop with your demo on it. Unless you have something more artistic in mind. If you need any special arrangements, please contact us.

What type of equipment will be provided?

We will provide power and a table to sit at.

Will there be screens and computers?

Sorry, but we cannot arrange this due to the extra expense.

What will I need for my poster presentation?

A printed copy of the poster itself. We will provide a board and material to hang your board up with.

What type and size of poster do I need to make?

Posters will be limited to vertical A0 size: 84.1 cm (width) x 118.9 (length).

Will I have time to see other demos and posters if I accept that I am giving one?

Accepted submissions will be in one poster and demo session. In addition, we encourage poster submissions to be up during the day so that they can be viewed during receptions.