FESTIVAL
Celebrating its second year, the Festival was held on 2 and 3 March 2018 between 3pm-10pm at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) located on Saadiyat Island.
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27 - 28 MARCH 2019
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ABOUT THE EVENT
Q. What is Ideas Abu Dhabi? A. Ideas Abu Dhabi has two parts:
- A two-day Festival for members of the public to explore ideas, innovations, and creativity through talks, workshops, interactive exhibits, performances, art, games, musicians, food, and more.
- A two-day, invitation-only Forum which will gather global thinkers, visionaries, innovators and policy makers to hold intimate dialogues around some of the world’s greatest short and long‑term ‘moonshot’ challenges that are changing the way we think of the world and our place in it.
THE FESTIVAL
Q. What are the dates and timings for the Ideas Abu Dhabi Festival, and where will it take place? A. The Festival will take place from 5pm to 10pm on 27th and 28th March 2019 at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) on Saadiyat Island.
Q. How do I get there? A. NYUAD is located on Saadiyat Island. Whether coming from Abu Dhabi or Dubai / Yas Island, take Exit 11 of the Sheikh Khalifa Highway and follow the signs to the campus. [Location map]
Q. Do I need to pre-register for specific activities? A. No. Registration for activities can take place at the event.
Q. Is parking available? A. Yes. Free parking will be available at NYUAD. Please follow the signs for Festival parking on arrival.
Q. Will taxis be available after the Festival? A. Yes. Taxis will be available throughout the day.
Q. Does the campus have disabled access? A. Yes. Parking spaces are also available for those with mobility needs.
Q. Is the Ideas Abu Dhabi Festival suitable for children? A. Yes! The Festival is designed to be a family event, and a wide variety of activities will be on offer for people of all ages.
Q. Will the event be affected by unfortunate weather? A. Unless advised by local authorities, the event will go ahead despite any weather circumstances.
Q. I have a press enquiry, who do I contact? A. Please contact Amna.AlSuwaidi@tamkeen.gov.ae or clara.palazzolo@tamkeen.gov.ae
Q. Can I bring my own food or drink to the event? A. Food and beverages will be available to purchase at the Festival – as such we ask that you save your appetite for the event!
Q. Will there be ATM facilities on site? A. Yes. The ATM is located in the main Campus Center at NYUAD.
Q. Are prayer rooms accessible at the event? A. Yes. Please ask a member of staff onsite and they will direct you.
THE FORUM
Q. What are the dates and timings for the 2019 Ideas Abu Dhabi Forum? A. The invitation-only part of the Ideas Abu Dhabi will take place from March 27-28, 2019, from 9am to 4:30pm each day at the Conference Center at NYUAD on Saadiyat Island. The Festival takes place from 5pm to 10pm on both days and all Forum guests are welcome to attend. For more information about the festival and the schedule please visit www.ideasabudhabi.ae.
Q. What is on the program at the Forum? What will discussions be about? A. Event sessions will explore the new world order; the brain; cybersecurity, and the future of transport.
Q. Do I need to register to attend the Forum? How do I register? A. The Forum is an invitation-only event. You will have received an invitation already which includes a link to a registration form for completion.
Q. Are the forum sessions closed-door discussions? Will they be covered by the media? A. Members of the media will be present at event sessions, and discussions will be live streamed and recorded for archival purposes, and for use on our website and YouTube channel.
Q. Is there a dress code for the event? A. Please note that the dress code for the Forum is business attire. For social elements of the program, smart casual dress is welcome.
Q. How do I receive updates on the event? A. Our website will be regularly updated with the most current information. If we seek to push any urgent information or time-sensitive requests, we will contact you via e-mail. The Ideas Abu Dhabi team can be contacted at info@ideasabudhabi.ae.
Q. I have a press enquiry, who do I contact? A. Please contact clara.palazzolo@tamkeen.gov.ae or Amna.AlSuwaidi@tamkeen.gov.ae
ABOUT ABU DHABI
Q. What is the local time in Abu Dhabi? A. During daylight saving hours, Abu Dhabi is nine hours ahead of EST.
Q. What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi? A. During the month of March, you can expect temperatures in the mid-eighties (F) with light humidity.
Q. What is the local currency? A. The local currency is the UAE Dirham (AED)
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All rights reserved. The Tamkeen and Aspen logos are copyrighted by these respective organisations and may not be reproduced without their express written permission. Any user who duplicates electronically or in printed form, re-transmits, redistributes or otherwise uses material on this website shall be solely responsible for any violations of copyright, proprietary or other laws or rights. This website provides links to other organizations and their information as an aid to our users. No endorsement, express or implied, of any organization or third party, nor of any of their views which may be featured in this website, is made. All warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of any information provided or referred to herein, or for any omissions therein, are disclaimed. TERMS & CONDITIONS By participating in the Abu Dhabi Ideas Weekend 2018 (the “Festival”) promotional prize giveaway (the “Promotion”), each person agrees to these Terms and Conditions (the “T&Cs”) and accepts TAMKEEN’s decisions regarding the Promotion and all matters related to or connected with it, including, without limitation, the interpretation of these T&Cs, as final and binding: 1. WHAT IS THE PROMOTION ABOUT? 1.1. TAMKEEN is promoting participation and engagement with the Festival; and, TAMKEEN wishes to support the broader platform for the Festival by offering an attendee of the Festival an opportunity to attend, with one friend the Aspen Ideas Festival 2018 event due to be held in Aspen, Colorado, USA, later this year on June 27 – 30 June 30, 2018 (the “ASPEN IDEAS FESTIVAL 2018”). 2. WHO CAN ENTER? 2.1. The Promotion is being run by TAMKEEN on behalf of itself and the Festival. 2.2. If all or any of these T&Cs are not acceptable to any person, that person should not participate in the Promotion, notwithstanding the offer. 2.3. You must be over twenty-one (21) as at the closing date of the Promotion in order to validly enter this Promotion. 2.4. You must be eligible to travel (including but not limited to being in possession of all relevant and valid visas, passports, travel clearances, etc.) on the relevant dates. 2.5. Employees and their immediate families (being brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers or children) of TAMKEEN and any of its associated companies are not eligible to enter. 3. HOW TO ENTER 3.1. The Promotion shall take place on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 March 2018. TAMKEEN may extend the term during which it will accept entries if it wishes and will inform the public of this ONLY by way of a notice on the relevant Festival website (http://www.idasweekend.ae ). 3.2. Participants in the Promotion (“Entrants”) should be aware that TAMKEEN may require completion of certain entry documentation or provision of certain information or data, at its sole discretion, in order to clearly identify, communicate with and/or otherwise administratively process the Entrants. By participating in or completing such Promotion documentation, each Entrant consents to the use of his/her information for the purposes of the Promotion. Failure to correctly and timely complete such processing shall, at TAMKEEN’s sole discretion, be grounds for disqualifying an Entrant. Entries that do not meet TAMKEEN’s specifications will not be eligible to win a Prize. 4. HOW TO WIN 4.1. TAMKEEN will conduct a draw from which the winning Entrant shall be chosen. A representative from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) will be invited to attend the draw. To the extent permitted by law TAMKEEN may appoint any person or number of people to select the winning Entrants. 4.2. The draw will take place on or about Sunday 4th March 2018. One (1) Entrant will be declared as the Prize winner. (In these T&Cs references to “winner” and “you” includes the Entrant who is the winner and the other individual who use the Prize with the winner unless context otherwise requires) 4.3. The winner will be notified by a call to the mobile phone number and email address provided as per the above, or directly by a TAMKEEN official. 4.4. The winner must collect the relevant Prizes within the stipulated period by providing appropriate identification documents (the suitability of which can be determined by TAMKEEN in their complete discretion). TAMKEEN may also additionally choose to communicate with a winner via short message service (SMS) or via the Website or any other mode of communication as decided by TAMKEEN. 5. PRIZES 5.1. The winner shall be eligible to receive: two (2) return economy airfare tickets from Abu Dhabi to Colorado, subject to booking through TAMKEEN for travel on regularly scheduled flights with TAMKEEN’s designated travel partner and accommodation for the duration of the prize, booking through Tamkeen; and two (2) tickets to attend the ASPEN IDEAS FESTIVAL 2018 (the “Prize”). 5.2. Subsequent to the initial booking by TAMKEEN’s designated travel partner, any costs associated with changes to flight itineraries shall be to the account of the winner. 5.3. If the winner is under the age of twenty-one (21) as at the date of the draw or otherwise found incapable of availing him/herself of the Prize, such winner will be declared ineligible and another Entrant may, at TAMKEEN’s sole discretion, subsequently be chosen. 5.4. Winner is provided with the above-noted travel, accomodation and admission benefits related to the ASPEN IDEAS FESTIVAL 2018 only; and, winner will NOT be provided with any expenses related to such event, which shall be for their own account. 5.5. Winners should seek independent financial advice about any tax implications that may arise from winning the Prize. 6. RIGHTS 6.1. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the Winner may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by TAMKEEN in its absolute discretion. 6.2. It is agreed that, amongst other matters that may be included by TAMKEEN, the release may include the following rights: 6.2.1. the winner will not at any time seek to acquire any right, title or interest to all or part of intellectual property rights in and relating to the Festival or related entities or activities; and 6.2.2. the winner must not knowingly do or cause or permit anything to be done which may endanger or impair the reputation of TAMKEEN, the Festival, the ASPEN IDEAS FESTIVAL 2018 or any related parties or activities. 7. PUBLICITY 7.1. The winner: 7.1.1. consents to TAMKEEN filming or recording their appearance, poses, voice and statements in connection with the awarding of the Prize (collectively “Footage”) and agrees that TAMKEEN owns all intellectual property rights in and relating to that Footage in all media worldwide in perpetuity; 7.1.2. agrees that TAMKEEN may use, or license others to use, the Footage in whole or in part, including the winner’s name, voice, likeness and any biographical material which the winner may provide, in connection with the use of the Footage, for marketing and promotional purposes, on websites operated by or for TAMKEEN and in social media channels as deemed appropriate by TAMKEEN in its sole discretion; 7.1.3. agrees that TAMKEEN, in its sole discretion, may edit, modify, add to, delete from or change the Footage; 7.1.4. releases TAMKEEN and its licensees, successors and assignees, from and against any claim of any kind or nature whatsoever arising from the use of the Footage, including by way of defamation (including, without limitation, libel and slander), invasion of privacy, right of publicity, copyright, or any other personal and/or property rights (“Claims”) and waives those claims that are based upon “moral rights” or analogous rights that the winner may have; and 7.1.5. agrees that it will not now or in the future assert or maintain any Claims against TAMKEEN, its contractors, any parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees, successors or assignees. 7.2. Each winner grants TAMKEEN an exclusive, royalty free, irrevocable and assignable license to use the Footage for all purposes (to the extent that such rights are not owned by, or have not been assigned to, TAMKEEN). 7.3. Each winner will sign any further documentation that may be required to give effect to the provisions of these T&Cs. 7.4. Each winner may be required to participate in publicity, promotions or events which TAMKEEN may from time to time organize in connection with the Promotion and if so, the winner must attend such functions. Expenses and/or costs incurred by the winner in attending such functions will be borne by the winner unless specifically agreed otherwise in writing by TAMKEEN. 8. NO LIABILITY 8.1. These T&Cs may be changed, varied and modified by TAMKEEN at its sole and absolute discretion at any time. Such variation, changes, cancellation, termination, withdrawal or suspension will be notified on the Website or in any other manner as TAMKEEN deems fit. 8.2. In the case of the intervention of any outside act, agent or event which prevents or significantly hinders TAMKEEN’s ability to proceed with the Promotion on the dates and in the manner described in these T&Cs, including but not limited to vandalism, power failures, tempests, natural disasters, acts of God, civil unrest, strike, war, act of terrorism, TAMKEEN may in its absolute discretion cancel the Promotion and recommence it from the start on the same conditions. In this case, all entries will be considered to be invalid and must be re-entered in order to be considered for the recommenced or any alternate Promotion. 8.3. By participating in the Promotion, each Entrant agrees: 8.3.1. that they represent only themselves and no other person; 8.3.2. to provide true and accurate information to TAMKEEN; and 8.3.3. that they will not use the Promotion for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these T&Cs. 8.4. Each Entrant acknowledges that TAMKEEN and its associated companies will not, to the fullest extent permissible by the applicable laws, be liable in any way whatsoever in respect of any of the following: 8.4.1. lost, delayed, misdirected, intercepted, undelivered, rejected, blocked or deleted notifications regarding the Promotion; 8.4.2. inaccurate information provided by an Entrant, howsoever caused; 8.4.3. virus or other corruption, technical or mechanical error or failure, human error, negligence or unauthorized human intervention in any part of the Promotion or the operation or administration of the Promotion; or 8.4.4. any action, proceeding, judgment, liability, loss, injury, claim or damage (including, but not limited to, incidental, punitive, consequential, special, direct or indirect damages or losses, loss of profits, loss of business, loss of business opportunity, economic loss), expense, death and personal injury incurred or suffered by any participant or any other person which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from any participation in the Promotion; and/or 8.4.5. due to the broadcast of any marketing material relating to the Promotion (including the exploitation of the Footage) or the publication of any material, including any statements made by any compere, staff member, journalist, other participants or any other person. 8.5. Neither TAMKEEN, nor any associated company assumes any responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available. 8.6. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned due to causes including but not limited to tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of TAMKEEN which corrupt or affect the administration security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Promotion, TAMKEEN reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, take any action that may be available, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion. 8.7. Notwithstanding any of the above, TAMKEEN reserve the right to: 8.7.1. discontinue the Promotion at any time (including at any time during the Promotion); 8.7.2. restrict/block the access to the Website to any person any time at their sole discretion without providing any reason whatsoever; and/or 8.7.3. disqualify any person from becoming a winner who is not eligible or does not comply with these T&Cs. 9. DETAILS 9.1. TAMKEEN is collecting the entrant’s personal information for the purpose of conducting and promoting the Promotion (including but not limited to determining and notifying winners) only. 9.2. If any of the provisions of these T&Cs becomes or is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under the laws of UAE, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired and such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions shall be deemed severed from these T&Cs and TAMKEEN shall be entitled to replace such severed provisions with such other provisions as it may deem fit. 9.3. The Promotion and these T&Cs will be governed by the federal laws of UAE as applied in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the parties agree that any disputes will be exclusively resolved by the Courts of Abu Dhabi.