26. Juni 2026
GEOMAR - Standort Ostufer / GEOMAR - East Shore
Europe/Berlin Zeitzone

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FAQ - English

Availability

When do I need to be there?
Please let us know your availability:
• All day (10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
• Morning only
• Afternoon only
• Or specific times
Your booth, your schedule.


Data Protection & Image Use

What do I need to agree to?
By participating, you agree that:
• Your data will only be used to organize the event
• Photos and videos may be taken and published (e.g., website, newsletter, press)


Project Description

What information should I provide about my contribution?
Keep it short and clear:
• What is your project about?
• What will you show?
• What should visitors learn or experience?

This helps us plan—and makes your booth more appealing to visitors.


Equipment

When will my equipment be available?
Your equipment will be ready on June 25 in the early afternoon after the traditional trip.
You will receive all details via email in advance.


GEOMAR T-Shirts

Will there be event T-shirts?
Yes—while supplies last:
• GEOMAR T-shirts in various sizes (women’s and men’s cuts)


Language

Which language should I use at my booth?
Our guests are international, but most speak German or English.


Lunch on Board

Is food provided?
Yes—ALKOR provides drinks and lunch for all volunteers.
Please bring a reusable water bottle.


Meals

Are there other meals provided?
See “Lunch on Board.”


Name Tags

Will name tags be provided?
Yes—name tags with the GEOMAR logo will be available at your booth for you to fill in.


Preferred Booth Location

Can I choose where my booth will be?
You can indicate your preferred location.
Final placement is done by the organizing team, but your preferences will be considered.


Registration

How do I register?
Registration is done via the Indico form, where you enter your personal details and contribution information.
Important: Registration is linked to your Indico account.


Required Information

What fields are mandatory?
We need the following information to process your registration:
• Title of your contribution
• Type of contribution
• Short description
• Space requirements
• Availability on the event day
• Consent to data protection
• Consent to image use


Safety

Do I need to provide safety information?
Yes—if your contribution involves any special safety considerations (e.g., experiments, lab work, technical equipment), please indicate this in the form.


Setup & Dismantling

Who is responsible for setup and teardown?
You are responsible for setting up and dismantling your booth.

Please plan enough time and bring everything you need (equipment, decorations, materials).
A bit of muscle power might come in handy 💪

Ordered equipment will be provided on board ALKOR.
We also appreciate help with dismantling and returning equipment.


Site Plan ALKOR

 


Space Requirements

How much space can I request?
Please estimate realistically:
• Small: 1–2 m
• Medium: 3–5 m
• Large / special setup

Accurate estimates help avoid stress for everyone.


Time & Location

When and where does the event take place?
Friday, June 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: West Shore, Admiralsbrücke on the Kiellinie near the GEOMAR Aquarium


Contact

Who can I contact if I have questions?
suphoff@geomar.de