{"id":48063,"date":"2024-01-26T10:27:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T10:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=48063"},"modified":"2024-01-26T13:25:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T13:25:27","slug":"european-skydiving-symposium-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/european-skydiving-symposium-news\/","title":{"rendered":"European Skydiving Symposium News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>Last week for discounted tickets!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-63-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-63-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-63-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-63-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-63.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Dan BC presenting at ESS 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We caught up with Marta Moli\u0144ska, one of the ESS organizers to find out more about this event, and why it would be worth grabbing one of the last discounted tickets on offer \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>Marta, who is the Symposium for? Manufacturers, DZOs, Instructors, Joe Jumper?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may sound like a clich\u00e9, but it is for everyone. We have prepared 5 separate \u2018tracks\u2019 for different kinds of jumpers. \u2018Fun Jumper\u2019 track is on all 3 days of the event, and professional tracks on specific dates according to the agenda. We\u2019ll have Tandem\/Camera Stage, DZ Management Stage, Instructors Stage, Riggers Stage and one additional Stage in the Expo Area where our Sponsors can also share their educational content with the audience during breaks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-492-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-492-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-492-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-492-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-492.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Damien Sorlin demonstrating reserve packing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>What is on offer for Joe Jumper?&nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from the obvious \u2013 entry for all seminars, workshops, discussion panels and the Expo \u2013 a ticket includes raffle tickets, a live translation set (if needed), After Party on Thursday, ESS T-shirt, refreshments through the day, all lunches, and a goodie backpack from Sponsors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>Live translation ? How does that work ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants borrow a headset for the day. When they watch a seminar given in an unfamiliar language, it is instantly translated by our professional team into English\/Polish though the headphones.<span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> <\/span>This makes the important content of the safety seminars available to all, and allows the speakers to be most comfortable speaking in their native language.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-104-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-104-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-104-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-104-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-104.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The Expo Hall has scores of manufacturers showcasing their latest products<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>What is the balance of languages across the seminars? Are most in English ? Polish ?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">90% of presentations are in English, we only have four seminars in Polish. Past events have proved the translation to be very effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>What are the prizes on offer at the daily raffle? &nbsp; Could someone win back the price of their ESS ticket?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have amazing prizes on offer. Some of the highlights are\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A free PD Optimum canopy<\/li><li>50% off voucher for a Vector container<\/li><li>Cookie helmet of your choice<\/li><li>20% off vouchers for a Javelin\u00a0container<\/li><li>Altimeters and suits from Parasport Italia<\/li><li>Free entry for XMas Boogie 2024 from Skydive Spain<\/li><li>Jump blocks from 5 different DZs\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are still gathering info and prizes from sponsors, this will continue right up to the event. And, yes, it&#8217;s perfectly possible for participants to win prizes worth more than the ESS registration. Are you feeling lucky?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-ESS-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-ESS-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-ESS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-ESS-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-ESS-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-ESS.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Organiser Marta Moli\u0144ska presents the happy winner with a voucher for 50% off a Vector <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>Describe the Symposium in 6 words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Educational, safety-oriented, intense, challenging, social, fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>You have a very interesting list of seminars; can you share that with us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sure! I\u2019m very excited about how the line-up turned out to be full of true superstars and very experienced people from our sport. We\u2019ll have a keynote speech by Brian Germain, but also super important topics will be covered by Albert Berchtold, Maxine Tate, Martin Kristensen, Beau Riebe,&nbsp;Jasper van der Meer and so many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The list goes on and on, as we\u2019ll be hosting 38 Speakers from literally all around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a summary below, and the full agenda can be downloaded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/1c6ed4gig497k4iu9ipuc\/Agenda-ESS-2024.pdf?rlkey=6vkb6gqimmj8catozqraieinm&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, However, we always recommend to download the mobile app, as the most current agenda is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-app-EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-30.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-app-EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-30.jpg 926w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-app-EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-30-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-app-EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-30-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><figcaption>The European Skydiving Symposium App has all the information participants want<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>Tell me more about the ESS App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The App each year, free to download, called &#8216;Skydiving Symposium&#8217;, it\u2019s available for Android and iOS.\u00a0You have the full agenda at hand, and you can mark the presentations you\u2019re particularly interested in and you\u2019ll get a 10-minute call before they begin! \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover there is a floor plan, social activities, important updates, sponsors\u2019 special offers and all speakers\u2019 details.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can ask questions through the app and the MC will ask them for you by the end of the talk. Moreover you can rate the presentation afterwards.\u00a0These ratings are collated to decide the winner of the Tom Noonan Award for the best speaker of the Symposium.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>It\u2019s a 3-day event, do you recommend coming for all 3 days?&nbsp; Are there different things on offer each day?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not even one seminar is repeated, so they\u2019re all unique. Also, they are not recorded, so being in person is the only way to benefit from the knowledge being shared during all the sessions. What\u2019s also important is that every day we have a raffle with some serious and valuable prizes from our great Sponsors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, my recommendation is to attend all 3 days of the show. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-462-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-462-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-462-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-462-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-462.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Unmissable!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>What about the hotel, why did you choose this venue?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We chose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warszawianka.pl\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warszawianka Hotel<\/a> as the venue for three reasons; the size that can support our symposium, fabulous food, and the additional recreational facilities for participants \u2013 swimming pool, spa bowling, etc.&nbsp;We know skydivers are social people and these amenities will be enjoyed to the max!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three restaurants, a club, and various bars at the hotel, the rooms are excellent, it is one of the best hotels in Warsaw.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>How about the social aspects?&nbsp; Are there get-togethers and parties?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coffee breaks and lunches every day provide a great opportunity to socialise, chat to the speakers, meet up with old friends and make some new ones. At previous events participants really valued the chance to chat to their \u2018heroes\u2019 informally over a drink or meal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the first day there will be a special Pre-Party for Sponsors, Speakers and Ambassadors as a way of thanking them for their amazing contribution to the ESS. All other participants can benefit from the facilities at the venue&nbsp; \u2013 pool, bowling, spa or other informal activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The big After Party takes place on the second day &#8211; the format of the party is still \u201cunder construction\u201d, because we want this to be at least as epic as the last one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/party-2-ESS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/party-2-ESS.jpg 937w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/party-2-ESS-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/party-2-ESS-768x613.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><figcaption>The 2022 party was epic!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>How many different nations do you expect ?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, we have representatives from 18 different nationalities, most of them from Europe, but there will be guests from other continents, too, especially from the USA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>You have an Ambassadors\u2019 programme, with representatives in many European countries, what\u2019s the function of the Ambassadors?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We launched this program before this edition, and it\u2019s working! We raised the foreign percentage of participants from 25% to 45%!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In each country, we want to have one or two people who are our representatives and can answer questions from potential participants about the event, dates, venue, logistics, tickets etc. This way, they can reach out to someone they know in person or at least speak their native language.&nbsp;All the ambassadors have been to at least one of previous events, so they know the score and can give real advice. They are not paid for their services, they do it for Love! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find a list of the Ambassadors <a href=\"https:\/\/skydivingsymposium.eu\/symposium-ambassadors\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-570-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-570-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-570-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-570-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-570-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-570-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Blind packjob race!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>How many people do you have registered to date, and what sort of balance from overseas and within Poland?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have over 450 people registered to date, they are around 250 within Poland and 200 from other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>How about dropzones? What if they would like to come and find out the latest safety information for their DZ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite all dropzones to join our DZ Programme, where a DZ can join either as a supporting dropzone to get 1 free ticket for an agreed way of local advertising of the ESS, usually by emailing their jumpers. In addition, dropzones can apply for a booth in the Expo hall to better address their offer to all participants on site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-311-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-311-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-311-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-311-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-311-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-311-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Carmen Hubner at the CYPRES booth in the Expo Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>The event is 6-8 March 2024, just before Safety Day in most countries, is this deliberate ?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We consider ESS as the biggest \u2018Safety Day\u2019 before the season starts. Many DZs focus on local safety rules, pattern building and malfunctions. During ESS, we cover general topics that can apply to all DZs.&nbsp;I think the best preparation for the season is attending the ESS <strong><em>and<\/em><\/strong> joining the local Safety Day at your dropzone.&nbsp;We know in the past, DZs have found our symposium helpful to provide extra material for their own Safety Day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-2.-ESS-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-2.-ESS-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-2.-ESS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-2.-ESS-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-2.-ESS-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/raffle-prize-2.-ESS.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>CYPRES voucher raffle prize<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>How are the preparations going, is there much to still put in place?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re just 5 weeks away from the event and the most important aspects are ready: the agenda, the speakers and the Expo Hall.&nbsp;Now we can focus on details that are I\u2019m aware that are often appreciated: good food, useful mobile app, party aspects, etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>Travel arrangements, where do people fly to and how do they get to the hotel?&nbsp; Do they need to hire a car ?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone outside Poland flies to Warsaw (WAW). We have the shuttle buses secured for participants, so there is no need to rent a car. The buses will also work on the last day of the event and on Saturday so getting back to the airport is also very easy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lo-eseminar-EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-327-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lo-eseminar-EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-327-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lo-eseminar-EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-327-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lo-eseminar-EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-327-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lo-eseminar-EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-327-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lo-eseminar-EuropeanSkydivingSymposium22-327-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>How much does it cost?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, we still have the discounted ticket cost: 53 euro per day.&nbsp;For the last month before the show, the price is a bit higher, although still very much affordable given all the aspects that are covered by a ticket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>What\u2019s the last date to get the discounted tickets?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">31st of January.&nbsp;Your readers can book it <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/register.skydivingsymposium.eu\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/regan--1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/regan--1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/regan--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/regan--768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/regan-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Regan Tetlow will once again be commentating and presenting at ESS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#eded90\"><strong>This is the third European Skydiving Symposium, yes?&nbsp; Do you have many people coming back from previous years?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, it\u2019s the third EUROPEAN Skydiving Symposium, we had 2 local editions before 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And yes, a lot of people see value in such meetings. 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