FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS



  1. What is the Human Algorithms?
  2. Who attends the Human Algorithm?
  3. What can I expect at the convention?
  4. How much does it cost to register and what does a registration pass include?
  5. What if I want to register in person at the conference?
  6. What is the Buyers and Sellers Gathering?
  7. Do I need to pay extra to attend the Buyers and Sellers Gathering?
  8. Do you offer discounted passes for the exhibit hall only?
  9. Do you offer single day passes? Is the admission price for one day or all days?
  10. What if I want to meet someone at the Human Algorithms that has no badge and does not plan to register for the convention?
  11. Do you provide a list of the the delegate names and companies?
  12. How do I make appointments in advance of the event with delegates attending?
  13. Do I have to give you my real name? I don't want it to appear on my badge.
  14. I plan to bring my family to San Francisco so that we will have a vacation time after the conference. Can my spouse and children accompany me into the event?
  15. I am from another country and require a Visa to go to the convention. How do I get a Visa Invitation letter from Human Algorithms?
  16. I am from the media. Do you offer media passes to the conference?
  17. I am a student. Do you offer special academic rates to the convention?
  18. I pre-registered and I'm unable to attend. Can I get a refund?
  19. I want to exhibit or sponsor at the Human Algorithm. What can I do?
  20. Where can I find Human Algorithms on Twitter?



Q: What is the Human Algorithms?
A: Human Algorithm is a trade show and business conference covering "human algorithms." As an advanced trade shows, it discuss the most up to date forms of aritificial intelligence, taxonomy, scalabile server structures, big data volume processing, cloud computing, collective intelligence, self learning methods, behavioral analysts, social media and other new technologies.


Q: Who attends the Human Algorithm?
A: Human Algorithm attendance is for Fortune 1000 companies, recommended systems specialists, government personnel, data scientists, consultants and community managers and other thought leaders in big data.


Q: What can I expect at the convention?
A: Attending the Human Algorithm is certainly a different experience for most, if not all delegates. This is a serious business event and all delegates attending treat it as such. Business negotiations take place during networking sessions. The seminars at the event are designed to discusss new technologies as well as best tactics, methods and strategies for managers of big data to run their operations. Networking at the Human Algorithm with other delegates, like yourself, has been found to be most productive in discovering new business opportunities. For this to work best for you, it requires that you will need to be assertive and introduce yourself to other delegates at the event.


Q: How much does it cost to register and what does a registration pass include?
A: If you register before To Be Announced, the registration fee is USD $1,295. After To Be Announced, the cost increases to USD $1,595. A registration pass includes access to the Human Algorithms exhibit hall at the One Liedesdorf, Human Algorithms seminars as well as most of the Human Algorithms associated social events taking place during the event. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided for both days. Lunch is is provided.


Q: What if I want to register in person at the conference?
A: At-Door registration begins on To Be Announced at 7:45 AM. We recommend you get there early as there will be a long line of people looking to purchase passes at the front door. That is why we recommend registering for Human Algorithm 2012 online early. You save both money and time at the event.


Q: What is the Buyers and Sellers Gathering?
A: The Buyers and Sellers Gathering is a special *closed door* networking event for serious buyers, sellers and venture funding of big data and algorithm businesses. Those seeking to sell will show to entreprenuers and CEO's their companies for sale. Speed networking is the format for this session. Vendors or companies that provide services to the industry are not permitted to this session. The session lasts a little more than 1 hour.



Q: Do I need to pay extra to attend the Buyers and Sellers Gathering?
A: Yes. In order to ensure serious buyers are present, there is a $100 additional fee.


Q: Will you be mailing me my badge or do I pick it up at the One Liedesdorf?
A: You must pick up your badge at the conference registration desk the morning of the event. Please bring government issued photo identificaiton (for verification purposes only). Registration badges are not mailed.


Q: What if I lose my badge during the business meeting?
A: At this event your badge is your access to the Human Algorithm. With it, you can enter the exhibit hall, the seminar rooms and attend other outside social events. Badges cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. If you need to purchase a replacement badge at the event the cost will be USD $1,595.


Q: Do you offer discounted passes for the exhibit hall only?
A: No. The conference pass includes all that was stated above. There is only one registration fee.


Q: Do you offer single day passes? Is the admission price for one day or all days?
A: The admission price is for all days. There are no day passes.


Q: What if I want to meet someone at the Human Algorithms that has no badge and does not plan to register for the convention?
A: This is a closed event. The exhibit hall, seminar rooms, meeting rooms and some areas of One Liedesdorf will be the forum where Human Algorithm delegates conduct business. Only Human Algorithm registrants will be allowed in these areas with NO exceptions.


Q: Do you provide a list of the the delegate names and companies?
A: No. This business meeting is attended by wealthy entrepreneurs and senior executives that do not wish to give out their names or contact details to others they do not know. We suggest that you click HERE to see a list of companies that have attended previous events as well as using the Message Boards to communicate with other delegates.


Q: How do I make appointments in advance of the event with delegates attending?
A: We strongly recommend you use the Message Boards. Announce that you are coming and what you have to offer. Your post will be read. We also recommend the Linked In Industry Group and Facebook Industry Group


Q: Do I have to give you my real name? I don't want it to appear on my badge.
A: We require your real first and last name for identification purposes only. We will place the name you would like to appear on the badge at the registration desk.


Q: I plan to bring my family to San Francisco so that we will have a vacation time after the conference. Can my spouse and children accompany me into the event?
A: No. This is a closed event open to registered Human Algorithm delegates only. You can register your spouse, however children under 18 years of age will not be registered and can not be admitted to the event.


Q: I am from another country and require a Visa to go to the convention. How do I get a Visa Invitation letter from Human Algorithms?
A: You must first register for your conference pass. Upon receipt of payment, email us a request for a visa invitation letter. Please include your name, full mailing address and fax number. We will then fax you the invitation letter.


Q: I am from the media. Do you offer media passes to the conference?
A: If you are with the major media (examples are: Le Monde, USA Today, Euronews, the New York Times, National Public Radio, etc.), then email us with your name, the name and address of the media publication, the name of your editor and his contact details. Upon confirmation, we will contact you and advise if you are approved to have a media pass to the event. If you are an industry or trade publication, please note that we have pre-arranged co-promotional agreements with other trade publications. Our co-promotional agreements are done months in advance. If you are contacting us for the first time just prior to the event, you will need to register and pay for your pass.


Q: I am a student. Do you offer special academic rates to the convention?
A: No. The conference is designed more for business and less so for academia.


Q: I pre-registered and I'm unable to attend. Can I get a refund?
A: No. All sales are final and there is no refund for cancellation. Our cancellation policy is listed on the terms and conditions page for registering at the event.


Q: I want to exhibit or sponsor at the Human Algorithm. What can I do?
A: View the Sponsorship Packages that we have available and contact us by telephone at USA +1 (212) 722-1744 ext. 4 or email us with your inquiry.


Q: Where can I find Human Algorithms on Twitter?
Here.

If you have any additional questions about attending that were not addressed on this web page please email us.

Human Algorithm Events

To Be Announced

One Leidesdorf
San Francisco, CA