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Can you believe it? SpiceWorld is just a few days away! Whether you’re joining us in Austin or online for the virtual experience, we’ve collected some FAQs to give you a jump start on everything you need to know for the big event:

In-person FAQs:

  • Does my full conference pass include the Wednesday evening event? Sure does! Your full conference pass gives you access to ALL the parties including the Welcome Shindig & Sponsor Showcase on Wednesday evening (9/28) at the convention center. The only session that requires pre-registration and payment is the PowerShell Workshop .

  • Do I need to pre-sign up for the sessions I want to attend? Nope – we want to give you the flexibility to change your schedule onsite. This does mean that seating is first-come, first-served. (The only exception is the PowerShell Workshop which requires pre-registration and payment.)

  • What COVID screening can I expect when I get to SpiceWorld?
    Before you arrive at SpiceWorld you will need to register and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR a negative *COVID test using this link: SpiceWorld Hybrid 2022 - ID.me , our health check app.

Once you are onsite you will be required to show proof of verification via IDme by showing our security team your confirmed verification screen on your mobile device before you will be permitted to enter the Austin Convention Center. *COVID Test must be taken within 24 hours (antigen) or 48 hours (PCR or molecular). Self-administered antigen testing is acceptable with third-party verification.

We have contracted with IDme to assist with the process of verification. Spiceworks will not receive or hold any health data on our attendees. You can review IDme’s Privacy Policy linked here if there are any questions.

  • How do I get my SpiceWorld name badge? Head to the registration desk with your name and the email address that you registered for SpiceWorld. You’ll receive an email the day before the event with your registration details so you’ll have everything you need to get checked in.

  • Will there be internet? Yup! The Austin Convention Center has free WiFi – no login or password required. Look for the “Austin Convention Center” for the best experience!

  • What should I wear? No stuffy suits & ties here! Spiceworks staff will be wearing t-shirts, jeans & sneakers, so wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable. (We’ve even seen bacon outfits!)

  • What food and drink are included with my SpiceWorld ticket? The SpiceWorld Full Conference Pass includes meals and drinks throughout the conference – you definitely won’t go hungry or thirsty here! That said, if you’re following a specific diet plan (Whole30, Keto, etc), you may want to bring other snacks. We also label all menu items on the buffet line for those concerned about dietary restrictions.

  • Where can I find the full agenda? The full SpiceWorld agenda with all the session and speaker details can be found on our website and the SpiceWorld mobile app (which we’re expecting the Apple and Android app stores to update on Monday, 9/26) download it here. Enable those notifications because that’s how we’ll communicate event updates and important info with you onsite!

  • What if I can no longer make SpiceWorld? The refund deadline was August 19, so if you missed that deadline and can no longer make it to SpiceWorld… well, we’ll be sad! But the good news is you can still try to get your money back by selling it to another IT pro or just give your ticket away to a lucky person. The best place to do this is right here in the SpiceWorld group .

  • What if I have questions at the event? No matter your question, the good folks in orange at the registration desk or Spiceworks Hub are here to help! Speaking of the Hub, while you’re there, be sure to check out demos on the latest and greatest from Spiceworks, chat with developers, and even stock up on some Spiceworks swag!

  • Any advice on making the most out of SpiceWorld? We’re so glad you asked! If this is your first time at SpiceWorld, we recommend stopping by the SpiceBuddies booth to get the insider tips straight from your peers. And, be sure to stop by the Spiceworks Hub and meet some Spiceworkers – we’d love to know what you’re working on and how Spiceworks can be even better.

Virtual FAQs:

  • How and when can I access the SpiceWorld Virtual platform?
    You’ll be able to get an early sneak peek on Tuesday, September 27th! Make sure to log in on 27th and set up your profile before the event. (You’ll get an email reminder on the 27th.)

  • Does my virtual registration include full access to the virtual event? Yup! Your registration gives you access to ALL the great sessions, virtual exhibit hall, networking, and more - if you haven’t registered yet, you can do it here .

  • Do I need to pre-sign up for the sessions I want to attend? Nope – we want to give you the flexibility to watch as many sessions as you like. And the best part about going virtual? All sessions will be available to view for 30 days after the event!

  • Where can I find the full agenda? The full SpiceWorld agenda with all the session and speaker details can be found on the SpiceWorld site (make sure to select “Virtual Sessions”) and of course, you can view a full session list once you’ve logged into the event.

  • **Click here to get more info on the platform-supported browsers and whitelisting: https://cdmcd.co/rMKpzK **

  • What about sponsors? We have 30 amazing virtual sponsors this year and a virtual exhibit hall to boot!

  • Is there any virtual swag this year? Unfortunately, we’re not offering virtual swag this year. But some of our awesome sponsors might be able to hook you up!

  • How do I network with others? You can invite your attendees to 1:1 virtual meetings, say hello in our Chat Channels, and ask a question in the sponsors’ in-booth chatbox. Easy as pie!

  • Any advice on making the most out of SpiceWorld? If this is your first time at SpiceWorld? Definitely stop by the SpiceBuddies virtual booth and chat with veterans for insider tips. Of course, don’t forget to stop by the IT Pro Hub to say hello to our staff — we’d love to know what you’re working on and how Spiceworks can be even better.

Got questions that weren’t answered above or on the SpiceWorld site ? Comment below or shoot us an email at spiceworld@spiceworks.com .

-The SpiceWorld Team

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why am I having to provide a 3rd party PII info like a driver’s license or passport just to attend? I’ve never even heard of this id.me company.

when I originally looked at the FAQ to decide if I was going to bring my team, I did not see any of this id.me nonsense.

I believe this is all that was listed at the time.

SpiceWorks COVID Statement

The health and safety of our attendees, employees, sponsors, and staff supporting SpiceWorld is important to us. In partnership with Austin Convention Center, Spiceworks will adhere to all official government and local authority guidance, as well as any venue or location-specific regulations. We will continue to monitor and adjust our health and safety plan as necessary.

looking at the Austin Convention Center website here, Austin Convention Center | COVID-19 Response shows that masks are not required nor is there any mention of needing vacination or negative test

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this should have been posted all over the sw22 site. i received 1 email about it that went into spam.

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Thanks for this FAQ. I’ll not make it in person and have hence registered only for the virtual event. I read the PDF on whitelisting but did not get a few details:

  • I prefer if this whitelist maps to which services instead of just a flat whitelist.
  • Similar for network requirements, for which services which bandwidth and latency requirements are needed as expected communication will be intercontinental. While one provider is able to scale down if bandwidth does not remain well enough, the other provider doesn’t seem to have such scale down feature and starts with minimum beyond my current ISP. Would be helpful which service will then not start up or which other symptoms to expect.
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I keep forgetting to ask this but no T-shirts to order this year for virtual? :frowning:

I know it says no virtual swag but not even T-shirts?

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Will recordings of the in-person sessions be made available after the conference like in previous years? There’s a lot of good content this year, but some of it unfortunately overlaps at the same time.

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  • Haven’t you read the terms to which you agreed during registration?

According to my memories, yes, the hybrid events will be recorded and available after the conference, but no, not like in previous years. In previous years, it could take up to a month until the recording get available and remained available until half a year after the event. This time, they shall be available after the event for up to 30 days. I would prefer availability until end of January 2023.

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Ah yes, I missed that one in the Q&A about the 30 days. However, that one is for the virtual conference. It’s not clear to me whether the also applies to the in-person ones.

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Unfortunately, no, we won’t be recording the in-person breakout sessions this year.