Program FAQ

If you can’t see the answer to your question in the this FAQ, write to program@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?

  All you have to do is go through our FAQ and find a link at the bottom of the page to a special form created exactly for that purpose.

• WHEN IS THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSING PROGRAM EVENTS?

  The form will be available on our website until 24th February 2019.

• 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?

  You’ll find tips for every field once you hover the cursor over the question mark next to it.

• 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 lecture hour grants you with a 50% discount on the price of a full ticket, to be divided among all the speakers.

• FROM WITCH AMOUND YOU COUNT THE DISCOUNT?

  We’re counting a discount from PLN 99 and rounded to the full zloty – for example for the ticket “50% program” you will pay PLN 50.

• 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@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 go through your proposal. Check your e-mail regularly once the form closes. We will be publishing the final version of the program in mid-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 a reply by mid-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.