Program FAQ

If you can’t see the answer to your question in the this FAQ, write to program(at)pyrkon.pl 

• WHAT IS A LECTURE/WHY PROPOSE A PROGRAM EVENT?

  A lecture is normally done by one or more people on a subject they propose. So if you want to share your knowledge on any fantasy-related subject with the participants of Pyrkon – you’re in the right place.

• HOW TO PROPOSE A LECTURE?

  It’s enough to pursue the FAQ and find a link at the bottom of the page, leading to a special form, created for this purpose exactly. 

• WHEN IS THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSING PROGRAM EVENTS?

  The form will be available on the website until 11.03.2020.

• HOW LONG SHOULD THE LECTURES BE?

  A standard lecture is 45-50 minutes long, thanks to the fact that they all start on the hour, it leaves 10-15 minutes for the participants to leave the room and new ones to enter. For the Kids Section and the Beginners Section, a standard lecture is 20 minutes long, as is the case with lightning talks in the Role-Play Zone.

• WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD I PROVIDE IN THE FORM?

  One full hour of a lecture gets you a  50% discount on the full, promotional price of the ticket, to be divided amongst all the speakers. LARPs are an exception we talk about in one of the subsequent points of the FAQ.

• WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE LECTURE?

  You should have all the materials you will be using during your lecture on you e.g. a presentation, printouts, dice.

• HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN GIVE THE LECTURE?

  If it’s a regular lecture, we suggest two speakers. Our experience shows that such lectures are more dynamic and prove more appealing for the participants. The maximum number of speakers giving one lecture is 4. If you have a more elaborate activity in mind, please e-mail a section manager directly to discuss the details.

• WHAT DO I GET IN RETURN FOR A LECTURE?

  One full hour of a lecture gets you a  50% discount on the full, promotional price of the ticket, to be divided amongst all the speakers. LARPs are an exception we talk about in one of the subsequent points of the FAQ.

• FROM WITCH AMOUND YOU COUNT THE DISCOUNT?

  The discount is calculated from a full price ticket in pre-sale and rounded up to full 10 PLN.

• DO WE ALL GET THE DISCOUNT?

  The 50% discount is  allocated to one program event, it can be distributed among the lecturers arbitrarily.

• DO THE DISCOUNTS ADD UP?

  Yes, but they cannot exceed 100%.

• WHAT DISCOUNTS ARE GRANTED TO LARP HOSTS?

  Discounts for LARP hosts are granted individually.

• MY PROPOSAL CONTAINS A MISTAKE/I WANT TO MAKE CHANGES IN MY PROPOSAL. HOW DO I DO IT?

  In case there is a necessity to make a correction, please contact the manager of the section you sent your proposal for. The manager’s e-mail address can be found in a confirmation e-mail received after submitting the form.

• I HAVE TO CANCEL MY PROGRAM EVENT. HOW DO I DO IT?

  Let us know as soon as possible! Send an e-mail to program(at)pyrkon.pl, it will require us to find a replacement from a standby list.

• I FILLED IN THE FORM/PROPOSED A PROGRAM EVENT. WHAT NOW?

  Now you need to give us some time to familiarize ourselves with the application. Keep checking your e-mail after the form closes. We will publish the program in its final form by the end of March.

• MY PROGRAM EVENT DURATION IS 30/90 MINUTES. WHAT WITH MY DISCOUNT?

  Head of your Program Section will change your discount to 25/75%

• WHEN CAN I EXPECT A REPLY TO MY SUBMISSION?

  You will receive information about the final status of your application by the end of March.

• WHERE CAN I COLLECT MY PROGRAM CONTRIBUTOR BADGE FROM?

  You can collect your badge at a designated ticket counter at the northen entrance. The ticket needs to be collected in person and will be handed over after presenting your ID.

• I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY PROGRAM EVENT. WHAT DO I DO NOW?

  If you have problem with your program event and/or your badge, contact your program manager. Their contact details are included in the e-mail you received.