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What If I Can’t Attend Registration on Monday, the 16th?
No problem at all. If you’re unable to make it on Monday, you can simply collect your badge when you arrive at the theatre on either Tuesday or Wednesday. Our team members will be available in the foyer with the badges. So, attending the registration on Monday, the 16th is not a strict requirement if you’re unable to.
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WILL THERE BE BREAKS DURING THE EVENT?
There will be three breaks each day, plus mingling to start and end each day. Babylon has a café with everything you might need. Also, the foyer is where sponsors are, so everything is in one place.
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WHAT ABOUT THE CLOSING PARTY?
The Wooden Banana closing party will take place on October 18th from 21:00 to 02:00 at Surprise Club. To attend the party, you must be on the guest list. For more information about the party and how to register, please visit this link.
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HOW CAN I CONNECT WITH FELLOW ATTENDEES?
The Way Up North Facebook group is the easiest way. If you do not use social media and have an idea you’d like to share, email us.
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HOW CAN I APPLY TO BE A SPEAKER?
We love when people show interest in presenting at Way Up North. That doesn’t mean YOU’RE IN! for Berlin. What it does mean is you’ll be on our radar for future events.
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IS IT OK FOR COMPANIES WHO ARE NOT SPONSORS TO GET INVOLVED WITH WAY UP NORTH?
That’s a big no-no as Way Up North doesn’t allow Suitcasing, Outboarding or Partial Outboarding. It is not permitted to host any event without being an official sponsor. This is true for existing sponsors as well as hosting any event must be included in an agreement. That includes focus group, seminar, function, training, or other activity. This is true for brands as well as event guests who use Way Up North as a means to funnel the audience.
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WHAT IS THE GENERAL SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENT?
We’re currently developing the schedule for Berlin, but here’s a sneak peek: Registration is tentatively set for October 16th between 6-8pm, and doors will open at 8am on October 17th and 18th, with the show starting at 9am and ending at 5pm both days. We’ll wrap up with a closing party on October 18th from 9pm to 2am.
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WHERE DOES WAY UP NORTH 2023 TAKE PLACE?
Kino Babylon in Berlin, Germany (map).
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WHAT IS THE DATE OF WAY UP NORTH 2023?
Registration will happen in the evening on October 16th, 2023. The event takes place on October 17th and 18th, 2023.
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WILL THE EVENT BE STREAMED ONLINE?
Not this time.
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HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE DETAILS ABOUT WAY UP NORTH?
If you have questions that we’ve missed here, please email info@wayupnorth.co – we’re always happy to hear from you!
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WHAT HOTEL DO YOU RECOMMEND?
Motel One Berlin Hackescher Markt, which is located 350 meters from Babylon Cinema (map). No special discounts are available for our group (nightly rates are €89 / night).
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WHAT’S WAY UP NORTH’S REFUND POLICY?
Tickets are not refundable and not available as a credit for future events. If you are unable to attend for any reason, we are unable to transfer your ticket to a future event.
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HOW DO I JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP?
Everyone is welcome to join the Way Up North Facebook Group. First, agree the rules of the group. Afterwards, you’re in!
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ARE THERE WORKSHOPS AT WAY UP NORTH WHERE I CAN BUILD A PORTFOLIO?
If you want to attend a portfolio building workshop. we recommend Roadie Workshops. However, at WUN there are couple sessions hosted by sponsors where the intent is to try their amazing new gear.
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CAN I POST ON THE WAY UP NORTH INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT?
First, follow Way Up North’s Instagram account. When you’re there, you’ll notice we use #wayupnorth as the official hashtag. So tag Way Up North and use the hashtag to get our attention, and we’ll check out your work!
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WHAT LANGUAGE IS THE EVENT?
English.
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WHO COMES TO WAY UP NORTH?
There are no prerequisites to attend Way Up North. If you’ve photographed weddings for 25 years or thought about photographing a wedding. If you’ve only made films of your kids or have created 500 wedding films. Everyone with an interest in weddings is welcome. Typical guests attend with an open-mind and open heart. Everyone has something to offer, and Way Up North is a safe space to share. Way Up North is where you give a real hug to the virtual community you know are out there, but haven’t met.
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HOW DO I BECOME A SPONSOR?
Way Up North offers digital and on-site sponsor positions. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please email us and we will go from there.
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WHO DO I CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS?
Our team always wants to hear from you, so please email info@wayupnorth.co and we’ll reply straight away.
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DO YOU NEED TO BRING A PHYSICAL TICKET?
No, you do not need a physical ticket. When you buy a Way Up North seat, you are then on our guest list. At registration, we match your name on the guest list with your identification. We then provide you with a guest badge which allows you into the theatre.
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WHAT IS WAY UP NORTH?
Way Up North is a European conference for wedding creatives and brands who want to connect with them.
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WHAT IS “WUN”?
WUN is the official abbreviation for Way Up North. “WUN” like “FUN”.
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WHAT’S THE PRICE TO ATTEND?
€595 + VAT
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DO I NEED TO HAVE MY I.D. WITH ME?
Yes, we will need identification to check you into the conference. A drivers license, for example.
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WHO ARE THE PRESENTERS
The presenter line-up is on its way and will be released in early June. WUN has a tradition of offering tickets at a lower price point with limited information, which requires placing confidence in our judgment. Sometimes that means withholding details such as the host city or presenters. It’s an approach that rewards those who take a leap of faith and purchase their tickets early.
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WHAT IS THE THEME FOR BERLIN?
When everyone’s zigging, what’s your zag? The theme for Berlin is ZAG, inspired by Marty Neimeier’s book of the same title. Each presenter’s task is to interpret ZAG and answer the question “What’s your Zag?” which connects with points of differentiation in their journey.
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DO I NEED TO BE A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OR FILMMAKER TO ATTEND?
No. Everyone at all skill levels and experience are welcome to attend.
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WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
Full admission to all events around Way Up North. That includes the theatre keynotes, sponsor access, social activities, and couple sessions.
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WHAT IF YOU CAN’T COME DUE TO TRAVEL OR HEALTH RESTRICTIONS?
Tickets are not refundable and not available as a credit for future events.
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IF I NEED TO SELL MY TICKET, HOW CAN I DO THAT?
Ticket sales are on your behalf to arrange. You are welcome to sell or gift your ticket by any means necessary. The one caveat is all sales are exclusive of Way Up North’s participation. This includes the Way Up North Facebook group, where threads on ticket sales are not allowed.
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WHAT IF WAY UP NORTH IS RESCHEDULED?
Force majeure has forced Way Up North to reschedule, so this is a road we have been down before (hello Pandemic!). So in the past, we have had no choice but rescheduling the event. If Force majeure forces a reschedule, your ticket transfers to the rescheduled event. No refunds or credit if this happens.