FAQ
General Questions @ Conference
Where will the conference take place?
The SDS2025 conference day (June 27, 2025) will be held at The Circle Convention Center, located at Zurich Airport, Switzerland. Venue, travel, and hotel information can be found here. The SDS workshop day (June 26, 2025) will take place at multiple locations. Some workshops will be held at The Circle Convention Center, while others will be in the City of Zürich.
What is the official language of the conference?
The workshops and the conference will be held in English.
Will the conference have internet access available?
Free Wi-Fi will be available throughout the venue.
How can I get information about the conference?
You can get more information via
Which hashtag should we use for the conference?
#SDS2025
General Questions @ Workshops
Where will the workshops take place?
The SDS2025 workshops will take place at multiple locations. Some workshops will be held at The Circle Convention Center, while others will be in the City of Zürich. The location of each workshop will be announced along with the workshop program.
How can I register for the workshops?
You can register via the registration page and select the specific workshop during the registration process.
General Questions @ Conference Program
How can I participate as a speaker?
You can submit
Please check the websites for the deadlines of the individual calls.
Will the session recordings be available after the event?
Some presentations will be available on our Website and our Youtube channel. The speakers decide if they want to make their videos available.
Can speakers talk from remote locations at the conference?
No, all speakers are required to attend the conference in person.
How long should my presentation be?
Each presentation is scheduled for 20 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes for questions.
Is it possible to switch the track between the presentations?
You can change tracks between sessions at any point during the presentation. However, please keep in mind that it will take a few minutes to walk from one room to another. There will be a time slot between each presentation for a possible room change.
How does the poster session work?
The poster session will last approximately 50 minutes. If any posters interest you, you will have the opportunity to meet the presenters in person and discuss their work directly. Once the program is published, please refer to the conference schedule for the designated poster discussion times.
General questions @ Registration, Payment & Hybrid options
Do you offer financial support to attend the conference?
No, as a non-profit conference, we cannot offer financial support to attendees. However, we are offering reduced-price tickets for students and data innovation alliance members.
When will registration open and how much are the participation fees?
Registration and tickets will be available starting in April 2025.
What is a “Flex budget for Industrial members” ticket and why is it free?
This is a special ticket available exclusively for members of the data innovation alliance. You can view the list of members here.
Can I pay by invoice or wire transfer?
No, we only accept credit card payments.
How do I get an invoice for the ticket I purchased?
You will receive a purchasing confirmation and receipt via email directly after registration.
How can I get an invitation letter for my visa?
Please send us an email at conference@data-innovation.org after registering for the conference. We will send you a form to be filled in to issue you a visa invitation letter.
I am unable to travel to Zurich, Switzerland. Can I participate in the conference online?
No, we regret to inform you that online participation is not possible.
Cancellation
What is the registration cancellation process and policy?
While tickets are non-refundable, they are transferable to a colleague. If you would like to proceed with a transfer, kindly send an email to conference@data-innovation.org, providing your colleague’s name and email address. We will then prepare a name badge accordingly.
Conference App
Where can I download the conference app?
We use Talque as our conference app. You can download it like you would any other app from the google play store or the apple app store.
Press and Media
Where can I learn about press accreditation for the SDS2025 conference?
Please visit our webpage on press and media accreditation.
Open questions
Do you still have any questions?
Please email us at conference@data-innovation.org