Mega Meetups FAQs 

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 about 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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