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Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair-accessible. During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to let us know of any special mobility requirements. If you have questions pre-event, please contact the HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 Support Team at support@hpeglobalevents.com.
If you have questions on-site, please visit the registration area in Messe Frankfurt, Hall 3, Level 1 or the Attendee Info Center in Hall 3, Level V.
Accommodations
There are several hotels near public transit with easy access to Messe Frankfurt. Your host can assist you with accommodation questions.
Accommodations, support
For accommodation questions or support, please contact your host.
Agenda
You can view the agenda on the HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 website. You can download calendar reminders for those sessions you want to attend starting at the end of October.
Airport
Messe Frankfurt is approximately fifteen minutes from Frankfurt Airport and two minutes from the Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Train Station.
Airport Transportation
Taxis are available directly from either terminal of Frankfurt Airport. The average cost for a taxi is €30– €40, depending on the route and time of day.
Attendance
HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 is a complimentary, invitation-only event. If you have received an invitation to participate in HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022, you will find the link to register within that invitation. You will receive a confirmation email from HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022, after registering. This email will have your confirmation number and a link to access your event profile. If you do not receive this confirmation in your inbox, please check your spam folder. For questions, contact the HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 Support Team at support@hpeglobalevents.com.
Attendance policy
Your health and safety are important to us. Please visit our attendance policy page to learn more.
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Badges
Event badges will be distributed at the Registration desk in Messe Frankfurt, Halle 3, Level 0. Please bring photo identification with you, as identification is required to pick up your badge upon arrival. For security reasons badges must be worn at all times during the event, this also includes the daily sessions on Wednesday and Thursday and the Wednesday networking reception and dinner.
Access to Messe Frankfurt will be restricted to badged attendees only. If you lose your event badge, please return to the Registration desk and you will be issued a new one.
Billing information
Participation in HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 is invitation-only. There is no fee to attend.
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Content sessions
From the Keynote by Antonio Neri and the CTO Keynote with Fidelma Russo to breakout sessions, demos and 1:1 meetings, HPE Discover Frankfurt brings together industry experts and HPE leaders for two engaging days of idea exchange and learning. HPE and Customer executives and experts will take the stage to share the latest insights in secure connectivity, hybrid cloud, AI, sustainability, and data analytics.
Content Session Timing
Sessions will kick off on Wednesday, 7 December with the Keynote by Antonio Neri and run through Thursday, 8 December. For more information, view the event agenda on the conference website.
Content Sessions: Track topics
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance your career and transform your organization. Topics include Edge, Cloud, Data, Security and Sustainability.
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Dietary restrictions
During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to let us know of any special dietary requirements or food allergies. Hewlett Packard Enterprise works closely with the venue to create menus that can be enjoyed by all attendees.
Dress code
The suggested dress code is business casual, and evening events are casual. You can expect an average daytime high temperature of 4 °C (39° F) and a low of -1 ° C (30 °F) in Frankfurt, Germany at this time of year. We recommend a sweater or jacket in the venue as meeting rooms can be cold. Please keep in mind that the event spans a large area, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Emergency information
In the case of an emergency during the conference, please follow these directions. Contact any of the security personnel, they will contact appropriate responders.
- Emergency Services: 112 (For emergencies outside the venue)
- Messe Frankfurt assistance: 3333 (From any venue phone)
- Messe Frankfurt assistance: + 49 69 7575 3333 (Dialing internationally)
- Messe Frankfurt assistance: 069 7575 3333 (Dialing locally)
- HPE Regional Security Manager (Henrik Bergo): +47 99299552
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Guests
Attendees are not able to bring guests to HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022. Every attendee must be invited and registered to access the event.
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Hotel
See “Accommodations”
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Internet access
Wireless internet access will be available throughout the Messe Frankfurt Conference Center.
Invoicing
See “Billing information”
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Language
HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 will be conducted in English.
Livestreaming and replays
The Keynote by Antonio Neri will be available via livestream and on-demand. The CTO Keynote with Fidelma Russo, along with limited highlight content, will be available on-demand only. Check the HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 website for updates.
Lost and Found
If you misplace an item while you are on-site at HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022, please go the Cloakroom in Hall 3.1. If the item has been turned in, you will find it at the Cloakroom. If you do not realize that you have misplaced something until after you depart from the event, please send an email, within 3 months of the event, to lostandfound@hpe-discover-frankfurt.com. If we have the item, we will make arrangements to have it returned to you. Items not claimed in 3 months will be disposed of in a sustainable manner – either as a charitable donation or recycled.
Local time
Frankfurt is in the CET Time Zone UTC/GMT +2 hours.
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Meals
Meals are included in the event. Lunch will be available on Wednesday, 7 December from 11:00 – 13:00 and on Thursday, 8 December from 11:30 to 13:30. Snacks and beverages will be provided throughout the event. Food and refreshments will also be served at the HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 networking reception and dinner on Wednesday, 7 December 2022.
Meeting center
The HPE Meeting Center is the perfect place where customers and partners have the opportunity to engage in individually tailored discussions with HPE Subject Matter Experts.
Located in Hall 3 Level C and Hall 3 Level V, Hewlett Packard Enterprise employees are able to request 1:1 time with HPE subject matter experts on behalf of customers and partners in dedicated meeting rooms as well as at tables reserved for discussion.
The HPE Meeting Center Registration desk is located in Hall 3. V.
Wednesday, 7 December
11:00 – 17:45Thursday, 8 December
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Networking reception and dinner
Join us on Wednesday, 7 December from 18:00 to 22:00 for a networking reception and dinner with traditional food and beverages. The networking reception and dinner is a great opportunity for establishing new business connections. HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 badges are required for entry.
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On-demand viewing
See “Livestreaming and replays”
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Registration
Registration for HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 is invitation-only. See “Attendance”
Registration, support
For registration questions or support, please email support@hpeglobalevents.com.
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Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in the venue. Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside of the venue.
Social media
Stay on top of updates at www.hpe.com/discover/frankfurt, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HPE, on Facebook and LinkedIn at ‘Hewlett Packard Enterprise’, and join the conversation by using #HPEDiscover.
Speakers
HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 will feature HPE leaders and other industry visionaries presenting IT solutions that can move your business forward, faster. Speakers include HPE President & CEO Antonio Neri, HPE CTO Fidelma Russo, and other experts and thought leaders.
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Travel
You will be responsible for arranging your own travel. Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance in place before traveling.
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Venue
HPE Discover Frankfurt 2022 is taking place at The Messe Frankfurt.
Messe Frankfurt, GMBH
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
See how to reach Messe Frankfurt here.Virtual Programming
See “Livestreaming and replays”
Visa invitation letter
You will have the opportunity to request a visa invitation letter to support your visa application once you have completed your registration.
- Letters will be issued 7 working days following receipt of completed information.
- Letters will not be issued for incomplete records.
- Visa invitations will be issued for a 2-week period - December 1 to December 15, 2022 - and may not be extended.
- Due to the time it takes for a visa application to be processed, we recommend that visa letter information be submitted no later than November 1, 2022 (please note: this date may be earlier depending on local consulate requirements). Requests received after this time will be processed, although still require 7 working days to complete and return the visa letter.
- You will receive an email once your visa invitation letter is ready to download from your event registration profile. Passport information is used only for the creation of a visa invitation letter. Passport information is deleted immediately following the event.
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