General FAQs
Google strives to cultivate inclusive programs and events around the globe. We believe diversity of perspectives and ideas leads to better discussions, decisions and outcomes for everyone. We also aim to support local tech communities and partners and help foster connection and innovation at Sandbox events and beyond. Google Sandbox is designed to highlight engineering life at Google through a closer look at our technology, culture and engineering principles, with a focus on bringing together Googlers and historically underrepresented groups in tech to connect and collaborate. Google Sandbox features tech talks, panels and access to Google engineers.
While the Sandbox series is open to everyone with engineering and computer science-focused experience in Romania, but has a dedicated focus on engaging the local women in tech community.
The event will be held at Cluj-Napoca city center. Specific event location will be communicated to confirmed applicants closer to the event.
All content will be presented in English throughout the day. We will also have Google Engineers that are originally from Romania who you will be able to meet and mingle with during the networking reception and breaks.
Registration will begin at 09:30, allowing time for check-in, breakfast and mingling. Program content will begin at 10:00 and end at 18:00 followed by a networking reception where you are able to leave at any time.
You're welcome to have your friend or +1 apply to attend the event using the form during the open application period. Please note that we tend to reach capacity with pre-registered applicants for events.
Applicants who are waitlisted will be admitted on a space-available basis on the day of the event. If you are waitlisted, you are not guaranteed a seat for the event.
Yes! While this program is focused towards working professionals, we do like to admit some students to foster an environment of hands-on learning and mentorship.
We will be accepting applications until we reach our event capacity. Every applicant will be notified of their application status on or before Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
On the application form you will need to choose whether to attend one of practical workshops or roundtable discussions. For workshops, all attendees will need to bring their own laptop. You will receive a more detailed email containing the software requirements once your application has been confirmed.
We will be providing breakfast, lunch and light appetizers during the networking reception as well as drinks throughout the day.
We are casual at Google, so please wear whatever you are most comfortable in. We find that many people dress in business casual for Google events.
Feel free to email europe-events@google.com with an email subject "Sandbox Cluj-Napoca".
Travel Grant FAQs
This section is restricted and applicable only to those who have been confirmed to attend the event as a travel grant recipient.
The grant is offered to those who have been invited to the event travelling from abroad or a location over 50km from the Cluj-Napoca area. You will receive the reimbursement up to 150 EUR. You must be 18 years of age or older and must be able to attend the full event. You understand and agree that travel contains some inherent element of risk of accident, illness, injury, loss or death. In no event will Google, its affiliates, or agents, be liable for any harm, damage, claim, loss or other action arising out of your travel to or from the event.
Please first check with the relevant authorities to determine the required documents and arrangements. If you require a visa letter, you can send a request to europe-events@google.com. Google will not be able to contact an embassy on your behalf.
You will be responsible for all arrangements of travelling to and from Cluj-Napoca as well as accommodation to stay in Cluj-Napoca.
Google will reimburse you the expenses after the event via bank transfer. Please keep all receipts until you receive the payment as proof of travel may be requested. After the event, you’ll be contacted by our third-party vendor, Plus Relocation (PR), for help with reimbursement.
The grant is non-transferrable and must be redeemed by you and only you.
No, travel grant recipients are not covered by Google's corporate travel insurance, nor can we guarantee you'll be covered under any government health care schemes. We advise you to take out your own policy for medical coverage and repatriation before you travel.