Mega Meetups

WHAT ARE MEGA MEETUPS*?

A yearly event planned and organized by Waze for the Map Editor, Beta, and Localization Communities.

Mega Meetups are a 2.5 day event:

• Day 1 (Friday ) - arrival day: Check-in to the hotel, group dinner.
• Day 2 (Saturday) - Meetup day 1: Usually lasts about 8 hours and ends with a social gathering.
• Day 3 (Sunday) - Meetup day 2: Usually lasts 4 hours and ends with a social gathering. Hotel check-out.
• All days will have mingling time, workshops, presentations, and - of course - discussion panels to make sure ALL your questions are answered ;-)
• NOTE that this schedule may vary slightly based on Community needs\ requests.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS?

• Focus on diverse content and deep dives into important cross-functional topics.
• Hear and share diverse ideas from the Map Editor, Beta, and Localization Communities.
• Strengthen bonds between community members (see who's behind their username!)
• Create cross-learning opportunities for both Waze Staff and Community Members.
• Community Leadership and Waze Staff to get to know each other.
• Hear feedback and discuss challenges.

WHO IS INVITED?

• These events are for leading members of the Map Editor, Beta, and Localization Communities.
• We will invite both Champs and community leaders who are involved in the Map Editor, Beta, and Localization Communities.
• The Waze team selects participants from those who registered, and decides on the final list of participants.
• Please keep in mind that space is limited and we aim to have a good mix of new and veteran participants from the Map Editor, Beta, and Localization communities.

WHEN IS THE NEXT MEGA MEETUP?

• Once dates are finalized, they will be posted in the Registered Events list and in the Meetup Calendar.

HOW ARE THEY PLANNED?

• Mega Meetups are planned and organized by Waze staff.
• As we approach the date of the event, we will inform the community on the Waze Forum, and post a registration form.
• After registration, you will receive an email to confirm your participation along with all necessary information.

WHAT'S COVERED BY WAZE?

• Two-night stay at the event hotel for each participant, and food and beverage during the event.
• Transportation costs are covered to the city where the Meetup is being held, but will not cover the cost of additional transit to the Meetup location (taxi, rental car, etc.).
• Travel insurance is not included. Participants need to remember to activate their travel insurance policy.

WILL WAZE STAFF COME TO THE MEGA MEETUP?

Absolutely!

DOES WAZE BRING SWAG (T- SHIRTS, STICKERS, ETC.)?

Yes, we will do our best to bring SWAG to the even - subject to local import laws.