Yes, you can register as many attendees as you need and purchase the passes altogether in the same transaction.

With the Festival pass, you get full access to the Festival including all the talks, the Fringe events happening in the evening around the city, the Pre-Awards Cocktail Hour and the CICLOPE Awards Ceremony on Thursday 8 October, plus digital access to the talks for 30 days post-Festival.

We offer a discounted rate for students enrolled in full-time education and also for those aged 30 or younger. Please note, proof of enrollment (for the Student pass) or proof of age (for the New Talent pass) is required for these passes. Please see here for all the passes available.

We understand that plans can change and would be happy to transfer your pass to a colleague. Please contact us at accreditations@ciclopefestival.com.

Please note, once you have collected your badge, it is non-transferable.

We are unable to offer refunds, or credits for any current or future Festivals. If you’re no longer able to attend, it is possible to transfer your pass to a colleague.

Our prices include VAT at 19%. Because the event takes place physically in Germany, the “place of supply” is legally deemed to be Germany. This means we are required to charge the local German VAT of 19% to all attendees, regardless of their company’s home country.

You may be able to reclaim this tax. Your accounting team may be able to apply for a refund directly through the host country’s tax authority as a non-resident business. Eligibility depends entirely on your specific business setup and local tax thresholds. For more information on the process, please visit here.

Our pass fees are listed in Euros €. We accept all major credit and debit cards. For those purchasing 3 or more passes, you can also choose to pay by bank transfer.

This year’s edition once again returns to the culture capital of Berlin – and for the first time, will be held at the stunning Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW).

HKW is fully accessible via public transport—S-Bahn (Hauptbahnhof) and U-Bahn (Bundestag)—and via bike or on foot. Get Directions

Check out our Berlin hotel recommendations here. We encourage you to book early as the hotels fill up very fast.

Please see here for information on accessibility at HKW. If you require any assistance, please contact us at accreditations@ciclopefestival.com. We’d be happy to help.

No, you don’t need to register but please note that all sessions on the smaller stage are first come first serve.

If you’re unable to attend a session, you will be able to view it on the CICLOPE Library – which you’ll have access to for 30 days after the Festival as an attendee. An email will be sent to you after the Festival with a link to access it.

You may enter the audience at any point, unless they are at capacity. However, we strongly encourage all attendees to please arrive on time.

Yes, all the talks and C:FUTURE sessions will be available on the CICLOPE Library after the Festival.

As an attendee, you’ll have access to the video recordings of the 2026 talks, and the entire CICLOPE talks archive, for 30 days after this year’s Festival. An email will be sent to you after the Festival with a link to access it.

C:FUTURE is an initiative by CICLOPE, designed to create space for bold, necessary conversations between the industry’s top emerging talent, and its most influential leaders, in a reverse mentorship format.

See all the details here.

Yes, there is an officical CICLOPE event app that will go live before the Festival. An email will be sent to all attendees with instructions on how to download the app once it’s live.

Yes, on the official CICLOPE app you’ll be able to search through an attendee list and message them to arrange to meet at the Festival.

We have the Fringe events happening around the city, drinks, sponsored by Compass Rose on Wednesday 7 October, and the Pre-Awards Cocktail Hour before the CICLOPE Awards Ceremony on Thursday 8 October at HKW.

For dinner and bar options, check out our recommendations here.

The CICLOPE Awards Ceremony begins at 20:00 and is held at HKW.

There’s no dress code for the Pre-Awards Cocktail Hour or CICLOPE Awards Ceremony. Most delegates do dress in a party outfit but it’s not mandatory.

There is all-day complimentary barista coffee from the coffee carts, as well as filter coffee, tea and soft drinks in our cafe area. Bottled water and sodas are available from the fridges located around the venue.

See our handy list of places to eat and drink in the area here.