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Frequently asked questions
How do I register?
Click ‘REGISTER NOW’ in the toolbar at the top of the page. Once you have selected your preferred pass and completed registration, you will receive a confirmation email with your booking information.
How will I gain entry to the festival?
Once you have completed your registration you will receive a confirmation email containing a QR Code. When you arrive at Kenwood House Gardens on the day, this QR code will be scanned, providing you entry to the festival grounds.
Why can't I find any emails related to the FT Weekend Festival?
You may have accidentally unsubscribed. Please contact the FT Live Customer Services Team via email at ftlive@ft.com or by calling +44 (0) 207 775 6653.
The Big Ideas can be accessed using most devices and browsers, however, Google Chrome and a strong internet connection are highly recommended. Please also enable cookies and disable all pop-up and ad blockers for seamless access to the broadcast.
How do I register?
Click ‘DIGITAL PASS’ on registration page. Once you have selected your virtual pass and completed registration, you will receive a confirmation email with your booking information.
How do I login?
To login you should use the same email address that you used to register for the festival. When you navigate to the agenda page click on the icon in the top right corner to login. You can either input your email address and follow a verification process or you can use your registration number. Your registration number can be found in the confirmation email you received when you first registered for the festival.
Which browser should I use?
Our platform supports Google Chrome (strongly recommended), Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari and Microsoft Edge (Chromium). You may be able to use other browsers, but they are not officially supported and your experience may be adversely affected.
How do I join a session?
Once logged in, you should navigate to the agenda page to view the scheduled sessions. To join a session click the 'Join Broadcast' button located within the relevant Big Ideas agenda item. Some parts of the website may have a 'Live Broadcast' button located in the navigation bar at the top of the page, this will automatically you connect you to the session currently being broadcast. Please note, while sessions from the Big Ideas main stage will be the only sessions live streamed, all sessions from the other 9 stages as well as the Big Ideas stage will be available on demand within 24 hours after the festival.
Why can I not find any emails to the festival?
You may have accidentally unsubscribed. Please contact the FT Live Customer Services Team at ftlive@ft.com or +44 (0) 207 775 6653.
Have you checked if sound is coming out of the correct device? To toggle between multiple outputs connected to your device (e.g. internal speakers, headphones and AirPlay), click the gear icon ⚙️ on the top right of the live-streamed session. You will then be able to select which output and input devices you want to use.
Why can I access a session but nothing is showing on the broadcast?
Our platform requires third party cookies to be enabled and ad-blockers to be switched off.
My device is connected properly, why can I still not hear anything?
If you are confident everything is connected properly, your devices might be accidentally connected to another tool or application. Make sure tools like Zoom, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, Go To Meeting etc. have been closed prior to starting the session.
Can I access other parts of the site while watching a broadcast?
If you would like to browse other areas of the festival i.e. various experiences between the tents taking place at Kenwood or Sponsor Hubs, whilst you are watching session, you simply need to open a new tab. You will automatically be logged in.
How can I select my favourite talks?
On the programme page, you can click the star icon on the left of each talk, to add that talk to your shortlist. Your selected sessions will be added to the ‘My Interests’ list, found at the top of the programme page.
Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you can no longer attend the FT Weekend Festival and you have bought a pass, please contact the FT Live Customer Services Team as soon as possible via email at ftlive@ft.com or by calling +44 (0) 207 775 6653. To find out more about cancellation fees please visit our FT Live Terms and Conditions page.
Can I transfer or upgrade my pass?
If you would like to transfer your pass to another person or upgrade your pass, please contact the FT Live Customer Services Team via email at ftlive@ft.com or by calling +44 (0) 207 775 6653.
Are there discounted passes available?
Early bird passes are available for a limited time only, please check the registration page for more details. If you are booking as part of a group of 6 or more, please contact our FT Live Customer Services Team via email at ftlive@ft.com or by calling +44 (0) 207 775 6653.
How do I get to Kenwood House?
The address of the venue can be found here, along with transport options and directions.
Is the venue accessible?
We select our venues to ensure that all our events are as accessible as possible for our guests. If you have any specific accessibility requirements you will have the opportunity to indicate this when filling out the event registration form.
Will food and drink be provided at the event?
Yes, various food vendors will be available for purchase on site.
I have dietary requirements, what should I do?
If you have any specific dietary requirements you will have the opportunity to state them when registering for the festival.
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Contact us
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