FAQ

Where does the Conference take place?
The SDC2022 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference is planned in a hybrid format, offering possibilities for both in-person as well as virtual attendance.
What language is the conference held in?
The official language of the conference is English and all sessions will be held in English language. Note that we host individuals from all over the world and you are not expected to be a native speaker, but should be able to communicate with others in English
What will HYBRID conference be like?
In-person sessions will be held in the designated conference venue, adhering to strict safety and hygiene protocols, including live sessions, numerous networking opportunities, meals, coffee breaks and an authentic Thai cultural experience during the networking dinner.

Virtual sessions of the 9th Sustainable Development Conference [SDC2022] will be hosted on the award winning virtual conference platform (www.whova.com), that offers an innovative, dynamic and interactive learning and networking experience. All live sessions will be stored directly on a platform as well for an extended period of time, in order to allow opportunities to participants from different time zones to actively participate in the program discussions and network with fellow participants. ​
WHAT IF THE SITUATION DOESN'T ALLOW IN-PERSON GATHERINGS?
Should the conditions not allow for the conference to be held in-person as planned, it will be moved to an entirely virtual event. Attendees registered for in-person attendance will be offered several options to choose from. Please, check HERE
Who is eligible for attending the conference?
The conference is open to anyone interested in the topics covered, regardless of age, gender, national, cultural, religious, professional and educational backgrounds. However, space in the conference is limited and delegates are carefully selected in order to ensure culturally and professionally diverse environment, which is, we believe, where true learning happens. We host: scholars, professionals, policy makers, students and other individuals that can benefit from and contribute to the overall experience.​
Do I have to present a paper?
No. You may join the conference as an observer as well, of course in case your application is accepted and you complete the registration arrangements, which is required in order to secure your spot. The main value of the SDC experience is - the people and we encourage networking in the friendly and safe SDC environment. We are very proud of countless life time friendships and numerous collaborations born in the past SDCs.
Why am I not able to register and pay admission fee directly on the website?
Each application is carefully reviewed to ensure we only select individuals who may truly benefit from attending the SDC, but also contribute to the experience we are committed to providing: learning and networking in an environment diverse in professional and educational backgrounds of participants as well as to ensure that the diversity of gender, age and cultures are represented. Applicants who are admitted to the conference will receive the notification of admission by email, in most cases within 7 business days after their application is submitted and will be given further information on how they can complete registration for the conference.
What does the Conference fee cover?
The conference fee covers: invoice for paid admission, digital brochure and conference program, admission to all conference sessions, review of submitted paper, it's presentation and publication in the official conference proceedings (for authors), copy of the conference proceedings publication and a certificate of attendance (certificate of presented paper - for authors). In addition, admission for in-person attendees covers: conference kit, admission to in-person sessions in the conference venue, coffee and lunch breaks throughout the conference, networking dinner and a hard copy of the conference certificate.
Do you offer financial assistance to attend the conference?
The conference is entirely non for profit and admission fees are projected solely based on the organizing cost of the event, hence there is no surplus that could potentially be used for this purpose. Instead, we encourage participants to search for funding from outside organizations and we provide accepted applicants with the letter of support to enhance their fundraising efforts. A number of our participants receive some sort of funding from their home universities as well as from the local NGO, corporate and governmental sectors in their communities.
For any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.