FAQ |

How do I get an invitation?
Fill this form. We are checking it once a day now.

Do I need to register the entire team?
Yes. All team members must fill the form so we can reserve a place for them

What about COVID?
- We follow the Green Pass of 01.10.2021 & ministry of health guidelines for events.
- You must bring a “Coronavirus Certificate/Vaccination Certificate” (״תעודת קורונה/תעודת התחסנות״). Please issue it here. Only the following are eligible to enter the event:
  - People who received two doses of the vaccine and a week has passed (two weeks in case of the Moderna vaccine) from the date of the second dose.
  - People who received three doses of the vaccine and a week has passed from the date of the third dose.
  - People who have recovered from COVID-19, and it is less than six months from the date of issuance of the recovery certificate.
  - People who have recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of the vaccine in the past six months.
- We will provide antigen test kits at the entrance for your own safety.
Any more COVID-related guidelines?
As per guidelines of the ministry of health, please keep a distance of 2 meters from one another & wear a mask indoors.

Do I need to bring any tools or equipment?
Yes. You need to bring all the tools and equipment you need. We take care of electricity, a bit of internet (On a good day. Tethering recommended) and lots of beer. A name tag sticker will be provided for you to stick on your own badge to keep the planet green. Please bring an old badge with you.

Should I prepare the project in advance or work on it in the event?
We prefer to build the entire project in geekcon, but you can prepare parts of it in advance if you’re worried about completing it. We know we do 🙂

What about food and accommodations?
We provide food and accommodations. 2 or 3 people in an AC room (+LCD, +fridge).

How much does it cost?
We ask participants to pay some of the cost, and sponsors pay for the significant remaining amount — more details in the invitation email.

When should I arrive?
The registration at the entrance will be open Thursday from 10:00 to 14:00. Entry will not be allowed after 14:00. The event lasts from Thursday at 14:00 and till Saturday at 16:00.

How do I get there?
The event takes place in Caesarea sailing school, Sdot Yam.
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What about religious people?
Geekcon lasts from Thursday at 10:00 and till Saturday at 16:00. Attending only part of the event is not an option. It is up to you to decide whether it suits you or not.

Are visitors allowed?
There are NO visitors allowed during the event due to safety and insurance issues. The event is held in a gated, guarded compound, and no one is allowed in except for the registered participants. Saturday afternoon, there will be an exhibition of the projects for the participants only, but NO visitors will be allowed due to COVID. Please comply.

What about teenagers?
Due to insurance issues, people under 18 years old can’t participate.

How can I find partners for my project?
Once you’ve signed up to the Geekcon community and the Geekcon event, you have the following options:
- Show up to the Geekcon Precon events, and either get an idea for a project or join someone else whose project you like;
- Visit our Facebook page, where you can talk to other participants and once again, either get an idea for your own project or join someone else’s project.

What are the Geekcon Precon meetings?
Geekcon Precon events are intended to pair up with team members, share ideas for projects, meet new participants, and more. Please follow our Facebook Group for more details

What’s the schedule?
- Thursday:
  10:00 – 14:00: Registration and setup
  13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
  14:00 – 15:00: Kickoff
  19:30 – 20:30: Dinner
- Friday:
  08:00 – 10:00: Breakfast@Dining Room
  13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
  19:00 – 21:00: UGD
- Saturday:
  08:00 – 10:00: Breakfast@Club Balcony
  13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
  15:00 – 16:00: Finished projects tour
  16:00: Closing

What is UGD?
UGD stands for User Generated Dinner – a geeky way of saying “Cook your own meal”. On Friday night, as per tradition, we prepare together a celebratory and messy dinner. Each participant brings [hopefully geeky-] ingredients and dishes and creates a part of the UGD. Please follow the links in the final guidelines email to choose the ingredients that you bring and your eating group.

How can I help?
Geekcon is a Non-Profit Organization, and your admission is used to cover the costs of the event. All Geekcon Staff are volunteers. Each participant is helping with at least one role during geekcon, a task sheet will be sent with the guidelines email.

What if I want to sell my ticket to someone else?
You should notify us at info@geekcon.org and make sure that the buyer meets all the guidelines and the COVID requirements set above.

Geekcon is all about making, innovation, and collaboration around projects & technology, we kindly ask you to put aside any political/religious issues throughout the Geekcon events.