Covid-19: Dublin 2020 Conference

Question 1

Is the conference going ahead?

Answer

Due to the current situation a decision was made to postpone the conference. The new dates are: 30 June - 3 July 2021 and we are very pleased to be able to confirm that both the venue and the Keynote speakers will remain as planned for 2020.

Question 2

Will the conference be cancelled?

Answer

No, we intend for the conference with the themes set to take place. It has been postponed to 30 June - 3 July 2021.

Question 3

My paper was accepted. What happens if the conference is postponed?

Answer

We hope to deliver the conference exactly as intended (with the only exception being the date), therefore, all accepted papers will still be included in the programme

Question 4

I might not be able to travel to the conference even if it goes ahead due to restrictions in my country. What can be done?

Answer

Our decision to postpone has taken into consideration the Covid-19 situation worldwide, to account for the global nature of our audience. We hope that it will be possible to travel again by the time the re-scheduled conference is to take place. In the unlikely event that you are still unable to travel due to restrictions in your country, you will be eligible for a refund of any conference fees you paid.

Question 5

I booked my ticket already. What happens if the conference is postponed?

Answer

If you booked your ticket already, it will be automatically transferred to the new date. Your registration will be deemed complete and you will not need to pay anything further.

Question 6

I booked my ticket already. Can I get a refund?

Answer

Yes. If the conference is postponed because of Covid-19, and you do not wish to transfer your registration to the new date, you can request a refund of the conference fee. Unfortunatelly we are not able to refund the small administration fee. You will also need to register again with the conference fee that is set for the 2021 conference. For all of the above we would recommend doing this only if absolutely necessary.

Question 7

I wanted to transfer my ticket to a future date but I am not able to attend at the newly scheduled dates.

Answer

If you find that you cannot attend the newly scheduled event, you can claim a refund of the conference fees paid. Unfortunately we are not able to refund the small administration fee.

Question 8

Requesting a refund

Answer

If you find that you are not able to transfer your registration to the newly scheduled day or prefer to have the current conference fees refunded and pay the new rate at a later date, please let us know via info@powerofthewordproject.com

Question 9

I booked my accommodation at Trinity College already but the conference is postponed

Answer

If you have booked your accommodation through the Loyola Institute administration team, please get in touch with them via loyolainstitute@tcd.ie. Otherwise you will need to contact your accommodation provider directly.

Question 10

I booked my accommodation with a different provider

Answer

You will need to get in touch directly with the provider to cancel the booking and request a refund if appliccable. If you need a confirmation that the event was postponed/cancelled to help you claim a refund, please get in touch with us via info@powerofthewordproject.com

Question 11

I booked my travel already

Answer

You will need to get in touch directly with your travel provider. You may also be able to claim this on insurance also the 'small print' may have changed in recent times to exclude Covid-19 related cancellations. If you need a confirmation that the event was postponed/cancelled to help you claim your refund, please get in touch with us via info@powerofthewordproject.com