# RustFest 2020 - Utrecht University site visit
2020-02-28, 12:30 – 15:00 CEST
Site visit: Dirkjan, Erik
## Checklist
* Internet access?
* we forgot that one...
* Take photos:
* Conference room
* Sponsor space
* there is a big open space on the second floor where the conference hall is. We can setup the sponsors close the entrance or behind the elevators (more space there)
* Catering area
* see video
* Toilets
* not from the inside
* Elevator
* Quiet room
* can be any of the workshop rooms, or maybe the second conference hall
* Maybe even short video walking the venue
* Dirkjan made one
* Public transport to university wheelchair accessible?
* Yes. On the weekends the tram does not go. We took bus 28, it had a wheelchair door (see pics). We have to check what kind of busses go on the weekend to make sure.
* Where can we put up direction signs at the day of the conference?
* We aren't allowed to use tape, but should use "gum stuff"
* Are we allowed to use the [meditation, lactation and first-aid room(s)](https://students.uu.nl/en/meditation-lactation-and-first-aid-rooms) / resp. use them as quiet room(s)
* we can use the lactation and first-aid room. We can use rooms in workshop area as meditation and quiet rooms.
* Ask for maps and orientation material so we can provide this online in advance
* Dirkjan did you ask?
* Is it allowed to bring guide and service animals to the venue?
* yes
* Access to non-gendered toilets
* Dirkjan?
* According to the photo on Google Drive, there is at least one
* Separate room for childcare
* we can use one of the rooms in the workshop area
* Waste separation policy?
* there are seperate bins, see pictures
* Can we get sponsor material shipped to the venue prior to conf? If yes, where to?
* Yes
* Address / recipient?
* Are there garbage bins in every toilet cabin?
* Dirkjan did you ask?
* Is there space to leave jackets?
* Dirkjan?
* Is there any comfortable space that is suitable for socializing / hanging out?
* There are a few places where you can hangout, quite a lot of space. See pictures.
* In general: Is it easy to get around within the venue? Are the paths in-between relevant rooms short, or does one easily get lost?
* It is spacious but you have a good overview quickly. From the entrance of the conference hall you have an overview over the entrance, pretty much everything. The workshop rooms are in a seperate hall way, but it also easy to find.
## Other findings
- We have a lot of freedom to use all rooms in the building. Very friendly and helpful folks at UU. There are a lot of rooms in the hallway where the workshops will be, maybe 20+? We can choose which ones to use. Some have tables and a lot of outlets, some have chairs only, little outlets (lecture rooms). In the area with the two conference halls there are no other rooms, only the lactation/first-aid room and the catering area.
- Both conference halls are available. Both look great and have the same facilities. The smaller one (400) has a path in the middle, the larger one (500). Does not. Not sure that is something we find important.
Dirkjans notes:
- Microphones at service point, there will be a receptionist
- Don't use tape to stick things on walls/doors, use gum stuff
- Venue is available Friday night 17.00 - 20.30
- Check public transit capacity on the weekend