COVID Protocol

Our goal is to ensure everyone feels safe at our conference – attendees, speakers, organisers alike. In order to accomplish this, we need to set some parameters in place to keep things copacetic. We will be requiring a negative COVID test on both days in order to attend and participate with Monkigras.

If I am vaccinated, do I still need to provide a negative test? 
Yes, you will need to do a test on both days. We appreciate that you are vaccinated, however this does not mean you are not infectious. 

If I test positive, can I still attend?
Unfortunately, no you cannot. We will happily issue a refund and we appreciate you staying in to keep everyone safe.

What if I tested positive for COVID recently? 
We request that you have tested negative on the days of the event. 

We will have a check-in table for your proof of negative test results, please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the event so you can show us proof or take a test on-site, as part of the registration process.

We appreciate your help in making this event successful and safe! We are looking forward to seeing everyone and enjoying coming together after this hiatus. 

Masking is optional, and we are firmly about respect for those who choose to mask up, but a negative test result is not. 

Getting there

You can easily to get the venue via tube, bike or foot (pending on where you are coming from).

The closest overground station is Shoreditch High Street. Old Street station is a short walk away (~10 minute walk), and Liverpool Street station ( is about a 14 minute walk).

Airport

If you haven’t visited London in awhile (or before!), we have exciting news, the Elizabeth line is open! What this means is it is even easier (and cheaper) to get from Heathrow to East London. It’s super easy to get to Liverpool Street from Paddington.

Room Block

We do not have a room block with discounted rooms, but there are plenty of great places to stay nearby.

Montcalm East (Marriott property)

Hart Shoreditch (Hilton property)

Art’otel London Hoxton seems to have the best rates and gets great reviews.

Some cool neighbourhoods to stay nearby if you would rather are Bethnal Green or Islington.

Apps to Download

Things to Do

Outside of the conference, there are so many great things to explore in London. We put together a map for a few things for you to check out, and can happily recommend others!

Exploring and Sightseeing

Food and Drink