Location & Logistics

Rome, Italy • October 13-17, 2025

Why Rome?

Rome provides the perfect setting for this crucial summit, combining accessibility for our global community with the inspiring atmosphere needed for breakthrough collaboration. The city's location makes it convenient for both European and international participants, while the timing aligns with the concurrent STAC Sprint for maximum community impact.

Venue Information

The Zarr summit will be hosted at the Zest Hub, a modern co-working and event space!

Getting to Zest Hub:
Located within Termini Station (Via Marsala 29h, Rome, Italy), the Hub is easily reachable via the rail network, public transport, and has a direct connection to Rome Fiumicino Airport.

Catering & Meals

Included Meals

  • Daily Lunch: Catered on-site
  • Coffee & Tea Service: Available throughout the day
  • Dietary Accommodations: All restrictions accommodated

Special Events

  • Joint Happy Hour: Wednesday evening (Oct 15) with STAC Sprint participants
  • Welcome Reception: Thursday evening (Oct 16) - snacks and drinks on the Zest Hub roof overlooking Rome
  • Group Dinners: Optional self-organized group dinners

STAC Sprint Coordination

The Zarr Summit is strategically timed to coincide with the STAC (SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog) Sprint happening in Rome during October 13-16. This creates unique opportunities for:

  • Joint happy hour
  • Cross-community collaboration sessions on Friday October 17
  • Shared outcomes and future planning discussions
  • Broader ecosystem impact through combined events

This coordination maximizes the value of international travel while fostering connections between complementary open-source communities.

Important Information

Registration Requirements

  • Full summit registration deadline: August 22, 2025
  • Adopter days registration deadline: September 12, 2025
  • Travel Support: Available for full summit participants, indicate need during registration
  • Dietary Requirements: Specify during registration
  • Accessibility Needs: Contact organizers directly

Contact Information

  • Content: Max Jones, Joe Hamman, Davis Bennett
  • Logistics: Michelle Roby, Louisa Diggs (Cloud-Native Geospatial Forum)
  • Emergency Contacts: Will be provided to registered participants