2023年に Polyglot Gathering は開催されますか？どこで開催されますか？

This year we have prepared for you two events:

• The Polyglot Gathering Online from March 30 to April 2,
• The in-person Polyglot Gathering in Teresin, Poland, from June 14 to 19.

Both events are distinct and require separate registration. Registration and payment for one of these events does not equal registration for both.

参加登録の方法を教えてください。 参加費はいくらですか？

Registration is open for the Polyglot Gathering Online, ticket prices are listed on the registration page.

Registration is open for the in-person, Polyglot Gathering in Teresin, Poland, ticket prices are listed on the page “How to participate”.

On the in-person Polyglot Gathering in Poland

Will accommodation and catering be provided?

They will indeed! In addition to the venue, we’ve negotiated with hotels to make your Polyglot Gathering experience easier and more immersive. You’ll find all the relevant details (prices, meals…) in the registration form.

You’re also free to take care of your own accommodation and meals. However, be aware that we’ve designed this year’s event as polyglot immersive as possible. In other words, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy Polyglot Gathering 24/7: once the daytime programme is over, we’ll keep on hanging out together enjoying evening programmes.

To ensure your spot, booking as soon as possible is highly recommended!

Will my registration for the In-Person Polyglot Gathering be valid for Polyglot Gathering Online as well?

No, both events are distinct and require separate registration. Registration and payment for one of these events does not equal registration for both.

Why not in Warsaw?

“Why in a small town like Teresin and not in Warsaw?” we hear you ask. This relates to our second point: providing you with a Fully Immersive 24/7 Polyglot Experience. Following the daytime programme, we’ll keep on hanging out together, enjoying evening programmes, speaking random languages in hotel corridors or discussing interlinguistics over a beer. Random talks in the garden any time? Barbecue with other language freaks? Concerts in the evening and disco in the night in the congress hall? Why not? All this will be possible (and will be waiting for you) this year! Let's call it “Polyglot holiday resort” ?.

Are there any pre- and post-Gathering language crash courses?

The info will be available soon. Don’t forget to follow us on social media to keep up to date with all the news!

What will COVID regulations & cancellation policy be for the event?

We’ll be following the Polish government regulation in force at the time of the event. In case you are unable to attend the event, you can get a refund or change the name of your booking and let someone else enjoy your ticket. More details on the cancellation policy can be found here.

参加登録や支払いは無事にできているでしょうか。

参加登録完了後、確認メールが届きます。もし届かない場合はご連絡ください。振り込みにより参加費を支払った場合、着金までに数日かかる場合があります。いずれの支払い方法におきましても、参加費の支払いをこちらで確認したあと数日以内に連絡をさしあげます。

Do I need a visa to go to Poland?

You can check here what the situation is depending on your citizenship and, if necessary, get your Schengen visa as soon as possible.

On the Polyglot Gathering Online

What platform will we use?

We’ll use our own virtual multilingual event platform called Retevent. For a better experience, we recommend using a computer with a cable Internet connection and headphones with a microphone. Smartphones sometimes have only limited support.

On the 30th of March, all registered participants will receive an e-mail with a link to the platform and login information. You do not need to install anything, you only need a web browser (using Chrome or Firefox is recommended).

Is the program suitable for my time zone?

We’re aiming to make this online event as global as possible, therefore we’re aiming to have a schedule suitable for different time zones.

All talks will be recorded and you'll be able to watch them later when you can, even after the event – the platform will stay available one month after the end of the Polyglot Gathering.

What do I get with my online ticket?

In addition to the official dates of Polyglot Gathering Online (from March 30 to April 2) during which live talks and multilingual chat rooms will be held, the online platform will stay available for one month after the event! There, you’ll have access to the recorded talks you missed.

Will my registration for Polyglot Gathering Online be valid for the In-Person Polyglot Gathering as well?

No, both events are distinct and require separate registration. Registration and payment for one of these events does not equal registration for both.

Are tickets for Polyglot Gathering Online refundable?

Tickets for Polyglot Gathering Online are not refundable.

Did you get my registration?

For the registration, you will get a confirmation email right away. If it does not arrive, check the spam bin as well. If it is not there either, please let us know.

On both events

自分もイベント内で何か発表などをすることはできますか？

Yes, we are accepting suggestions for lectures and workshops (45-minute taster sessions). Lectures can be in any major language and some minor ones. Speakers should be motivated by the idea of sharing their passion with the polyglot community. Please fill in this form to submit your proposal for the Polyglot Gathering Online.

1つの言語しか話せません。参加できますか？

もちろんです。このイベントには話せる言語数の決まりはありません。去年のプログラムやビデオなどをご覧になり、自分でも楽しめそうだと思った方は、ぜひ参加をお待ちしています（参考までに、参加者が話す言語数は人によって1〜30で、平均は6言語です）。

Polyglot Gathering ではどの言語が使用されますか？

参加者のプロフィールにその人の使用言語が表示されるようになっており、その場にいる人に合わせ、会話の途中で言語が変わることも珍しくありません。最もよく使われる言語は英語、スペイン語、ドイツ語、フランス語、ロシア語、エスペラントですが、これまで聞いたこともない言語を耳にすることもあるでしょう。プレゼンやトークの多くは英語ですが、他の言語でも行われます。どの言語で行われるかはプログラムに記載されています。

このイベントは Polyglot Conference の一種ですか？

違います。Polyglot Conference は Richard Simcott 氏と Alex Rawling 氏が主催する別のイベントで、毎年世界の異なる場所で開催されます（現在はオンライン）。両イベントともポリグロット（多言語話者）や語学ファンたちが集まり、語学への情熱を皆で分かち合うことのできる場です。Polyglot Conference へ参加された方が、当イベントにも参加してくださるのはとても喜ばしいことです。