Frequently Asked Questions
UN Open Source Week is an invitation-only event. If your expression of interest is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to complete your registration. Please register with your full government name, as the name on your registration must match your government-issued ID. You must present your final confirmation email to pick up your event pass. Without this email, you cannot access the United Nations Headquarters.
The UN Secretariat is unable to provide travel support. Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Some sessions may be accessible remotely if you cannot travel.
The UN Secretariat cannot sponsor visa applications. Participants must secure their own visas. Successful registration does not guarantee entry into the United States of America. We encourage participants to apply for visas as early as possible. Please confirm with your local embassy that you are applying for the correct visa.
Yes, contact opensourceweek@un.org with your full name (as per your passport), job title, organization, country of residence, and a photocopy of your passport. The UN cannot provide additional assistance beyond the invitation letter.
Badge collection details will be shared with registered participants as the event approaches. You must bring a valid ID or passport. Please wear your UN Security Pass at all times inside the UN. Badges are valid for the whole week and replacement badges cannot be provided. We encourage you to arrive before 8:30 AM to avoid lines. Badges can be collected any time during the week regardless of the sessions you attend.
Yes. Certain sessions will be live streamed. Participants attending remotely should indicate this during registration and will receive the link before the event. Some sessions or side events may be in-person only; details will be provided once confirmed.
Minors must notify the organizing team in advance by emailing opensourceweek@un.org, per UN security requirements.
No. Food and beverages are available for purchase at UN dining facilities, including Riverview Cafeteria, Lobby Café, Vienna Café, and Visitors Café. Hours may vary. See the UN Dining Services Map for more details.
All visitors must pass through security screening at 1st Avenue between 45th and 46th Street. Accessible entrances, ramps, and assistance are available. Event volunteers and security personnel will provide guidance. Large luggage may not be permitted, so plan accordingly.
Recordings or summaries of selected sessions will be made available after the event through official UN channels.
If you are interested in taking a in-person guided tour of the United Nations, please visit the following website: https://www.un.org/en/visit/tour