For many months, we have been receiving emails and phone calls from you regarding organizational matters of the Congress: fees, the course of sessions, forms of participation, etc. Therefore, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions into a single document, which we hope will clarify any doubts. You can also download the KMP FAQ as a PDF to have it on hand and refer to it at any time if needed.

KMP – FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

I. Where can I find information about the Congress?
1.    Congress regulations: https://mediewisci.org/gniezno/en/informations,regulations.html
2.    News: https://mediewisci.org/gniezno/en/informations,news.html
3. Announcement of thematic sections: https://mediewisci.org/gniezno/en/aktualnosc,18,the-announcement-of-accepted-thematic-sections.html
4.    Schedule: https://mediewisci.org/gniezno/en/gniezno

II. How do I register for the Congress?
1.    Visit: https://mediewisci.org/gniezno/en/gniezno
2.    Click the icon in the upper right corner to access the login page.
3.    After creating an account and clicking the activation link, you will be able to use the available registration forms.

III. How much does participation in the Congress cost?
1.    In-person participants: a mandatory congress fee of 200 PLN.
2.    Online participants: a fee of 50 PLN.
3.    What do additional fees cover?
       a)    Accommodation with full board: 200–250 PLN per night (TBA)
       b)    Participation in accompanying events: TBA

IV. When can I pay the Congress fee?
1.    Online registration for participants and speakers starts on April 14, 2025.
2.    Registration for speakers and section coordinators is open until July 15, 2025.
3.    Registration for other participants is open until August 15, 2025.
4.    In the registration form, you must select accommodation, meals, and accompanying events options.

V. Can I receive an invoice for the Congress fees?
1.    Yes, an electronic invoice will be issued within 7 business days after payment is received.

VI. Can I get a refund if I cancel my participation?
1.    The regulations allow cancellation and a full refund of incurred costs until August 15, 2025.
2.    After this date, the organizers will not refund the registration fee or any additional fees.

VII. Can my paper/poster be presented in a language other than Polish?
1.    Yes, the regulations allow presentations in English or another congress language.

VIII. Can I participate in the Congress without online registration?
1.    No, according to the regulations, participation in individual section sessions is only possible for registered participants.
2.    The only exception applies to invited guests.

IX. Who decides whether my paper is accepted?
1.    Section coordinators and organizers, in consultation with the Scientific Committee.
2.    The organizers will directly inform potential speakers about the acceptance of their paper.

X. Who can participate in the Congress?
1.    Anyone who registers online and pays the registration fee.

XI. Can I refuse consent for the publication of my image?
1.    By participating in the Congress, all attendees automatically consent to the recording and publication of their image as specified in §8, points 1-2 of the regulations.
2.    It is possible to withdraw this consent at any time by sending a request to kongres@muzeumgniezno.pl.
3.    Withdrawal of consent does not apply to materials that were published before the withdrawal date.

XII. Will materials from the sessions be published in post-congress volumes?
1.    The organizers are open to proposals from Section Coordinators regarding the publication of post-congress materials.
2.    We also offer the opportunity to submit an article to the online journal "Wczesne Średniowiecze".
3.    We encourage Section Coordinators to contact us individually to discuss details.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at: kmp@mediewisci.org