FAQs
How can I participate?
The Energy Challenge Days is by invitation only.
When is The Energy Challenge Days taking place?
The program starts at 4p.m. on Thursday, 17 July. Participants may arrive from 3p.m. onwards. The program will end at noon on Sunday, 20 July.
How do I get to the Energy Challenge Days?
The closest international airport with frequent flights is Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). If you are traveling by train, you can choose to arrive at either Frankfurt main station or Frankfurt airport station. The BMW Foundation will provide a shuttle service from the airport as well as from both train stations to the gathering’s location and back on Sunday afternoon.
What costs will be covered by the BMW Foundation?
The BMW Foundation will cover the shuttle to bring you to the location and back, accommodation, and board for the exact dates as well as all activities during the gathering.
Which costs do I need to cover myself?
Travel costs from your place of residence to Frankfurt am Main Airport should be covered by participants themselves. If you want to extend your stay in Germany, you will need to cover any extra costs. Participation is free of charge.
Can I extend my stay at the venue Bold Campus?
Bold Campus is a venue that is open only to groups. Hence, it is not possible to arrive earlier or stay longer. If you want to extend your stay beyond the event dates (17-20 July, three nights), we recommend getting a hotel in or close to Frankfurt am Main.
What can I expect from the accommodation?
The Bold Campus is a space that bridges urbanity and nature to create space for inspiration, relaxation, and pleasure. Surrounded by the blissfully beautiful Taunus, it is a place for innovative business, exciting parties, and fascinating get-togethers. It consists of six houses spread over three hectares of nature. The bedrooms offer all the necessary comfort to feel at ease and at home.
What if I have any allergies or dietary restrictions?
We will serve vegetarian food throughout the retreat. If you have any additional dietary restrictions or requirements, we will do our best to accommodate your needs.Please remember to bring your personal medicine. If you have mobility or health issues, please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
Is there a dress code?
The dress code throughout the event is casual. There will be time for walks and to enjoy nature, so please bring comfortable clothing and footwear.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
To monitor our sustainability efforts, we created an Internal Sustainability Strategy to help us track the influence of our activities on the environment and reduce our environmental impact. The participants' mobility behavior accounts for the lion's share of an event's CO2 emissions. Enabling and encouraging participants to choose low emission transport options is a main lever to reduce our event's environmental impact.
Therefore, we invite you to plan your trip to the Energy Challenge Days as soon as possible and explore low-emission travel options. Some possibilities for reducing your flight emissions include:
- Avoiding unnecessary stopovers
- Preferring large aircraft over regional planes
- Avoiding business class travel
- Choosing airports with good public transportation connections
We are encouraging our participants to calculate the emissions of their trips to our event. To make this easy, the NGO atmosfair offers a tool that allows you to calculate the CO2 emissions of your trip. You can also choose to fund one of their compensation projects to offset your carbon footprint.
Questions? Contact us energychallengedays@bmw-foundation.org
