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Frequently Asked Questions

Where and when does the PublicSpaces Conference take place?

Thursday, June 4 – Pre-Conference Program (various locations in Amsterdam):

  • Waag Workshop: Modal Foundation
    10:00–12:00 | Waag Futurelab, Nieuwmarkt 4, Amsterdam
  • Open Social Web: Many Protocols, One Goal (in collaboration with New_ Public)
    13:00–17:00 | AMS Institute, Marineterrein Amsterdam, Kattenburgerstraat 5
  • Waag Open: Op dezelfde golflengte
    19:30–22:00 | Waag Futurelab, Nieuwmarkt 4, Amsterdam
  • People vs AI: The Mockathon – Presentation
    19:00–22:00 | Pakhuis de Zwijger

Friday, June 5 – Conference Program at Pakhuis de Zwijger:

Address: Piet Heinkade 179, 1019 HC Amsterdam

  • Day Program: 10:00–18:00
  • Evening Program (Open Social Awards): 20:00–22:00 (free entry)
     

Saturday, June 6 – Hyperlink Program:

  • 12:00–18:00 | Waag Futurelab, Nieuwmarkt 4, 1012 CR Amsterdam

How much do the tickets cost?

  • Pre-Conference (June 4): Free, but some sessions require registration. More info here.
  • Day Program (June 5): €150 (incl. VAT)
  • Evening Program (Open Social Awards): Free entry
  • Hyperlink Program (June 6): €19.50 (incl. VAT)
  • Passe-partout (June 5–6): €185 (incl. VAT, includes dinner on June 5 worth €22.50)
  • Dinner (June 5): Available separately for €22.50 via the ticket shop.

How do I get to Pakhuis de Zwijger?

Check this page for transport options.

How do I get to Waag Futurelab?

  • By train: 10-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station.
  • By metro: 1-minute walk from Nieuwmarkt station.
  • By car: Parking available at Q-Park Waterloopplein.

Where can I stay overnight?

Hotels near Pakhuis de Zwijger and Waag Futurelab:

  • The Hoxton, Lloyd (walking distance)
  • Ibis Styles Amsterdam Central (11 minutes by tram to Pakhuis de Zwijger, budget-friendly)
  • Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre

Are there lunch or dinner options?

  • June 5: A vegetarian lunch is included with the day program ticket. Dinner can be purchased separately via the ticket shop.
  • June 4 & 6: No lunch or dinner provided.

Is there a program schedule?

Yes, you can find it here.

My question isn’t listed here.

No problem! Email your question to info@publicspaces.net.