This is the ARCHIVED wiki for Hack Day London, frozen sometime in mid-June 2007.

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Updated 6th June with new answers from Tom Coates

When is it?

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June. Doors open 9am at the Palm Court entrance of Alexandra Palace. Talks are from 10 until 2, when the hacking begins. Hacking finishes 2pm on the Sunday with presentations starting at 3pm - huge gig with very cool band starts at 7pm and we'll be all done by 9pm.

How do I get to Ally Pally?

Official directions Google Map with walking route and local facilities (note: there are nearer facilities in Muswell Hill available by walking west through the park that are not on this map)

By train or Tube

From Kings Cross

It's recommended to take the First Capital Connect to Alexandra Palace. Trains are every 15 minutes, the station is closer to the Palace than the Underground stop, and it's quicker and only a little more expensive than taking the Tube! You must buy a ticket before you board. Once you arrive, follow the walking route or catch the W3 bus from just outside the station.

From other Tube stations in London

Take the Piccadilly Line northbound to Wood Green, then follow the walking route or catch the W3 bus from just outside the station.

By car

Use the official directions. There's ample parking space at Ally Pally but if you have a car / motorbike with an alarm you'll want to park as far away from the transmitter as possible as it interferes with them - parking attendants will direct you to a space. Park near the Palm Court entrance if you don't want a long walk.

Food and drink?

Sandwiches, fruit and pizza will be supplied. There's a pub on site as well where people can go for a drink, but you almost certainly won't be able to bring that booze back into the main hall. There'll be a bunch of bottles of water.

What should I bring?

Laptop. Power cord. Sleeping bag, toiletries etc if you're staying the night. Maybe a few bits of emergency sugar! Add your thoughts here.

Sleeping spaces?

Available, bring your own sleeping bag. There'll be plenty of soft bits for you to pull up on but we'll also be curtaining off a section of the hall where you can get a bit of quiet. Sanitary arrangements: there are a lot of loos and sinks, but it's unlikely that there are any showers. Camping outside is not allowed.

Wifi?

Free and available, but bring your own computer. Wi-Fi will only be available in the West Hall where the main event is.

Plug adaptor for laptop?

Do i need a plug adapter for my laptop? How are the plugs in UK?

The plugs are three-pin, providing 240v. You may need an adaptor to make whatever plug you have look like this.

Where's the nearest...

...newsagent and chemist?