Who can attend?
Limited spaces for non-presenting attendees will become available in late October.
For sustainability purposes, we ask that, if for any reason you registered but are no longer able to participate, please email us at thickernotions@ugent.be
Are there registration fees?
No.
Is it still possible to submit an abstract/paper for consideration?
No. Only those participants selected in May 2025 following a Call for Abstracts may present.
Where is the conference venue?
The keynote lecture on the opening night (Wednesday, 16h30) will be held at the Royal Flemish Academy of Arts and Science, Rue Ducale 1, Brussels, Belgium
The conference (Thursday-Friday) will be held at Hoek38, Leuvenseweg 38, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
The movie screening on Thursday evening will be held at Cinema Aventure, Gallerie du Centre, Rue des Fripiers 15, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
The meeting point for the walk on Wednesday afternoon will be shared directly with registered participants.
Where can I find nearby accommodation?
We do not have preferential arrangements with hotels, and cannot offer support with hotel reservations.
Nearby hotels include:
– Motel One Brussels (Rue Royale 120, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium)
– Ibis Brussels City Centre (Rue Joseph Plateau N°2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium)
– Argus Hotel Brussels (Rue Capitaine Crespel 6, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium)
What are the conference dates and times?
The conference commences Wednesday, November 19, at 16:30, with a keynote conversation between Professors Sumi Madhok (London School of Economics) and Başak Çalı (University of Oxford), followed by a reception.
It then comprises two full days of presentations, starting on Thursday morning, 20 November, and concluding late afternoon of Friday, November 21.
Additionally, we are organising social events on Wednesday afternoon (just prior to the opening keynote) and Thursday evening.
Will catering be provided?
Yes, full catering will be provided during the day (vegetarian and vegan).
If you have allergies, please let us know well in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Is the venue accessible for people with reduced mobility?
If you have questions about accessibility, please do not hesitate to get in touch, and we will work with our partners to identify a suitable solution.
Can I have assistance with my visa application?
Unfortunately, we cannot offer visa application assistance. For those invited to present abstracts, we can provide visa invitation letters.
I was accepted to present an abstract and want to deregister from the conference.
If for any reason you have registered but are no longer able to participate, please email us at thickernotions@ugent.be.
Whom should I contact with additional questions?
Please direct any inquiries to: thickernotions@ugent.be.