Talk A Bit 2016

About Talk A Bit

Talk A Bit is a student organised conference where technology hot topics are discussed, in a motivating and friendly environment. This year's topic is The Social Impact of Technology. Join us for free!

Talk A Bit

Our talks will include: Startup A Bit - talks by Portuguese startups, Revolutionize A Bit - talks by important players, Research A Bit - ideas for the future, Learn A Bit - dive into technology hot topics, Code A Bit - 5 minutes pitches about FEUP projects and Discover A Bit - 5 minutes intros to subjects.

Make A Bit

A workshop (2 identical sessions) where you'll be able to use Raspberry Pi to build cool stuff. We will provide the tools so you just need to bring loads of motivation!

Network A Bit

Are you graduating soon and looking for job opportunities in the tech area? Or, is there a speaker with whom you'd like to talk with? Then, this session is for you!

Speakers

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Schedule

Morning

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the ticket?

The ticket is entirely free. Get them here.

What is included in my ticket?

The ticket includes access to the talks, pitch room, coffee-breaks and identification badge.

What languages are spoken?

The event talks will be in mostly in Portuguese however some will be in English. All the supporting slides will be in English. If you want to join Talk a Bit and you don't understand Portuguese please let us know via hello@talkabit.org. We'll find a solution!

Is there any requirement for attending TalkABit?

No! Just a load of motivation and curiosity is needed.

How to get to Talk A Bit?

By plane:

To Aeroporto Sá Carneiro (OPorto), and then by car or subway (line E) with line changing in Trindade to line D with direction to Hospital S.João with exit on station IPO.

By car:

Coming from South by A1 - Ash bridge: Take the direction Porto - Paranhos and follow the signs toward the Hospital de S. João.
Coming from A4: Take the direction Porto Centro and follow the signs toward the Hospital de S. João.
Coming from A3: Take the direction to Hospital de S. João
Coming from A28: Take the A4 direction to Vila Real - Porto Centro - Follow the direction to Hospital de S. João.

By bus:

From Rodonorte/Rede Expressos/Tâmega station, follow to Aliados Avenue and take the subway with direction Hospital S. João (line D). Or take bus number: 204, 300, 301 and 803. There are also other buses near Hospital de São João. For more information: www.stcp.pt

By train:

If coming by train, there are two main stations:

Campanhã – followed by the subway to Trindade in any line (A,B,C,E) and then change to D line.
São Bento – and then get in the subway (line D)

If coming by subway, take the one from line D (yellow) going to Hospital de São João and exit on IPO. After that, follow Rua Dr. Plácido da Costa to FEUP. For more information: www.metrodoporto.pt

I'm attending the morning sessions, where can I have lunch?

There are several places within walking distance from FEUP:

You can have lunch at the FEP cantine (3min) for a very cheap price although you need to buy the lunch ticket on the day before (Friday, 29th) or you won't be able to have lunch.

Shopping Campus S.João offers a variety of restaurants from fast food to some healtier options (7min).

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