DSF CAREER DAY 2025
Attendee FAQ
When and where is the event?
Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025
Time: 12:00 – 18:00 PM (sessions run from 12:30 – 17:00 PM)
Venue: CodeNode, 10 South Pl, London, EC2M 7EB, United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: +44 (0) 207 183 9040
Please note that we also have an evening Sandbox Session taking place at the same venue following the main event. Both sessions are ticketed separately, and you will need a valid ticket to attend the evening panel. You can find tickets for this here.
How do I get to the venue?
Via tube/train: The nearest underground stations are Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations. Both stations are on the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines. Moorgate is also on the Northern Line, and Liverpool Street is on the Central Line.
In addition, Liverpool Street station is a major overland train station, connecting CodeNode directly with the outer London regions and the rest of the UK.
To reach CodeNode from Moorgate Station, exit Moorgate Station, turn right onto Moorgate, and turn right again onto South Place. Walk down on South Place until you reach number 10 on your right.
Via bicycle: For cyclists, there is a Santander Cycles Hire docking station just outside our venue on South Place.
Via car: If you want to commute by car to CodeNode, NCP Finsbury Square offers an ideal parking spot. Located beneath the lawn bowls green, you’re only a short walk from CodeNode, Moorgate and Old Street. CodeNode is also serviced by a large loading bay, should you require deliveries or unloading. You can also check out Parkopedia for details of nearby parking.
Is the venue accessible for disabled people?
Yes. The venue entrance is at ground level, and a lift is available to access the lower ground floor. If you will need to use the lift, please let us know in advance so we can arrange access (the lift requires a key, which we will coordinate with the venue). Accessible toilets are available on site. We also reserve a small number of seats at the front of each speaker room for anyone who may need them. Assistance dogs, including guide dogs, are welcome at the venue.
When is Registration?
Registration starts at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 17th September 2025.
What if I need help on the day?
Look out for a DSF team member, they will be wearing a branded t-shirt. If you are unable to find someone, please head to the Registration desk, where a team member will be available at all times.
What is the dress code?
There is no official dress code. Smart casual is recommended.
I have my Universe ticket, do I still need to stop at the Registration?
Yes! All attendees must check in at Registration to collect their wristband and printed schedule booklet. You will need to show your ticket with the QR code, either on your phone or printed, as you enter the venue.
Will schedules be provided?
Yes, a printed schedule booklet will be given to you at Registration when you check in.
Will refreshments and lunch be provided?
No food will be served at the venue, so please make sure to plan accordingly.
Drinks: Water will be freely available throughout the day in the main networking area and all session rooms. Tea and coffee will also be available free of charge. Soft drinks can be collected for free from the SpaceBar. Alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase from the SpaceBar in the afternoon, along with a selection of other paid drinks.
Do I need to bring a laptop?
Laptops are not required but may be useful for some sessions. Please be advised that DSF is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Can I store my coat/suitcase/etc.?
Yes, there is a coat rack on the ground floor. Please note that there is no cost for this, but it is also an unattended coat check. Please be advised that DSF is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items.
How do I attend a speaker session?
Seating in the session room is first-come, first-served. Please arrive on time, as we cannot guarantee entry once the room reaches capacity.
If you are unable to get a seat, do not worry – the full day will be recorded and made available to watch after the event.
Is there WiFi?
Yes, there is free WiFi available.
Network: CodeNode
Password: EnterSpace
Can I charge my phone/laptop/tablet during the event?
Of course! All around the CodeNode building, there are outlets to charge your devices.
What tag shall I use for the event?
If you are sharing pictures, ideas or comments, please mention us on LinkedIn @datasciencefestival, Twitter @datasciencefest and Instagram @datasciencefest and use the hashtags #DSFCareerDay #datasciencefestival.
Please help us to grow this community so we can keep offering this event free of charge by sharing details of our event!
Code of Conduct
All staff, attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our festivals or online events are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organisers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.
Our events, webinars and conferences are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, seniority, cultural, socioeconomically, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any festival venue, including talks, workshops, parties, social media and other online media. Festival or online participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the festival/webinar at the discretion of the Festival organisers.
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, seniority, culturally, socioeconomically, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.
Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualised images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualised clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised environment.
If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, the festival organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the festival or webinar.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the festival staff immediately. Festival staff can be identified as they’ll be wearing branded clothing and/or badges with DSF Crew on them. You can also email info@datasciencefestival.com.
For our in-person events, festival staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the Festival. We value your attendance.
We expect participants to follow these rules at festivals and workshop venues, webinars where appropriate, and festival-related social events.
Please do not conduct any personal recordings. Once we have a speaker’s permission and the presentation is edited, we will then release content to our festival website and YouTube.
For our in-person events, please put mobile phones on silent during all talks.
No excessive photography.
For our in-person events, in consideration of fellow attendees, no food is allowed in the session rooms.
If you have any questions, comments, special needs, disabilities, wish to report an incident or dietary restrictions that we can address to make your participation more enjoyable, please contact:
Jessica Willis
Director
info@datasciencefestival.com