For Attendees
Find events, get registered, participate during live sessions, and connect with the community.
Finding Events
- Conference calendar — Each conference has a visual calendar with all events organized by day. Click any tile for details.
- Your dashboard — After logging in, your home page shows upcoming conferences and events.
- Speaker Directory — Search speakers by name, company, or topic to find their events.
- Organization Directory — Browse companies and communities hosting events.
Registering
- Find an event you want to attend
- Click "Register" on the event page
- Complete your registration on Luma
- You'll get a confirmation email with a QR code for check-in
Your registration automatically appears on your Deep Tech Week dashboard.
VIP Access
VIP gives you priority access to the most exclusive events with instant approval.
What You Get
- Instant approval — Skip the waitlist for VIP-eligible events
- VIP badge — A visible badge on your profile
- Priority access — First in line for capacity-limited headline events
Two Ways to Get VIP
Per-Conference Pass
VIP for a single conference. Sales open one month before the conference starts.
Annual Membership
VIP for every conference in the year. Better value if you attend multiple cities.
Which Events Accept VIP?
- Headline events — Always VIP-eligible
- VIP-only events — Exclusively for VIP holders
- Opted-in community events — Some community events accept VIP registrations
Look for the "VIP Register" button on event pages. Visit the VIP Passes page to purchase.
At the Event
Check-In
Show your QR code from the Luma confirmation email at the venue entrance. The host scans it and you're in.
Live Q&A
Many events display a QR code at the venue that opens the live audience page on your phone. From there you can:
- Ask questions — Submit a question for the speakers, optionally anonymous
- Upvote — Vote on other questions so the most popular ones rise to the top
Rate Speakers
After a speaker finishes, rate their presentation on four dimensions:
Content
Delivery
Relevance
Overall
Connect with Speakers
Send a connection request right from the audience page — add your name, email, and an optional message. The speaker receives it after the event.
Connections & Networking
- Request a connection — From live events or from someone's profile.
- Manage requests — Visit your Connections page to see incoming and outgoing requests.
- Accept or decline — You'll see their name, the event you both attended, and any message.
- Exchange info — Once both sides accept, contact emails become visible.
Photo Gallery
Every conference has a curated Photo Gallery. Filter by conference or day, and click any photo to view full-size.