ADRP 2021 Conference Details

Virtually Everything You Need to Know

Welcome to the 18th Annual ADRP International Conference. Below, you will find all the details you need in order to have a successful virtual conference experience. If you have any questions about how to attend the conference, please contact the ADRP office at [email protected].

Table of Contents:

  1. Event Details
  2. Pre-Conference Checklist
  3. Technical Logistics
  4. Navigating the Virtual Venue
  5. Conference Activities
  6. Accessibility

Event Details

When: September 22–24, 2021
Where: Online in an exclusive Virtual Venue

The Virtual Venue is now open. Have you logged in yet?

Check your inbox for an email from "ADRP 2021 Conference" with the email address "[email protected]" and subject line "ADRP 2021 Virtual Venue Access" for your personal login link.

Please note: when logging in for the first time, you will be prompted to create a new password. This will not affect your ADRP profile, and will be exclusively used to access the Virtual Venue.

If you're having trouble logging in, click the "Forgot Password" option on the login page. If that still doesn't work, please contact the ADRP office for assistance.

Watch a Virtual Venue Walk-Through:


Your Pre-Conference Checklist

Log in to the Virtual Venue
This is where all conference activities will take place.
Log In
Visit the Welcome Center
See an overview of the conference and find helpful links and information.
Explore
RSVP for a Virtual Venue Open House | Monday, September 20, 5:00 PM (PT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Join the ADRP Conference staff for a live walk-through of the Virtual Venue, and bring your questions to maximize your conference experience.

Reserve Your Spot
Review Event FAQs
Answer all your questions about the conference, the Virtual Venue, and using Zoom.
Review FAQs
Save the ADRP 2021 Virtual Background
Participate with other attendees and conference presenters and save the ADRP 2021 Virtual Background to use during the event. Open the image and right click to "Save image as..." before applying it as your Zoom background.
Save the Background
Customize Your Agenda
Browse the agenda in the Virtual Venue to reserve your virtual seat in sessions you plan to attend during the conference. 
Build Your Schedule

 
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Technical Logistics

Zoom

During the conference you will be using our secure Virtual Venue (also called Pathable), Zoom meetings, and Zoom webinars. We recommend you download Zoom if you don't have it already for a smooth conference experience.

Download Zoom

Get Zoom Support

Check Your Tech

Make sure your computer or laptop speakers are properly connected and working prior to the conference, and confirm they are not muted or turned off. If your audio ever cuts out during a session, you can check it by clicking the up arrow next to the microphone icon in your Zoom window. Make sure the selected "Speaker" device is correct, and troubleshoot your sound by clicking "Test Speakers & Microphone."

Does Your Internet Meet the Requirements?

The Virtual Venue and conference will run on most browsers except Internet Explorer or Edge. Please avoid using these browsers and instead we recommend you use Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

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Navigating the Virtual Venue

The Virtual Venue is a complex platform filled with features for conference attendees to enjoy before, during, and after the conference. Watch our brief walk-through tour for details, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, and attend our Virtual Open House to brush up on the most important tips & tricks to navigating the conference.

Customize Your Schedule

Under "Program" select the agenda to browse all conference sessions. You can reserve your virtual seat and add sessions to your personal agenda by clicking the "+" icon. When an item is added to your agenda, the blue "+" icon will be replaced with a green checkmark. If you want to remove a session from your agenda, hover over the green checkmark and click the red "x".

Navigating Sessions

All sessions will take place in Zoom. When joining a session, Zoom will open in a new window. We recommend using two monitors if you can or a split screen view so you can also look at the session chat and the presentation simultaneously. The session page chat box will be located on the right-hand side of the session page, and has four tabs: Chat, Polls, Files, and People

Chat | All in-session chats will take place on the Virtual Venue session page. This allows all chatter to be seen by attendees and speakers before, during, and even after the session concludes. This is especially helpful in case you want to revisit your discussions, or if you couldn't attend a session and wanted to watch the recording and see what attendees talked about.

Polls | Any and all questions for presenters, speakers, and panelists should be shared in the Polls tab under "Questions for the speaker." These questions will be read during the speaker Q&A. You can even vote on other attendee questions. By clicking the thumbs up icon, you can move other questions to the top of the list for the session host to prioritize. Presenters might utilize the polls section as well, asking questions like "where are you from?", "what motivates you?", "what's your favorite color?", etc.

Files | The Files tab is where you will be able to download handouts, the speaker's presentation slides, and any other relevant materials for the session as provided by the speaker.

People | See who else has reserved their seat in a session. You can use this list to visit other profiles and connect with other attendees interested in the same topics.

Networking

Direct Messaging | Reach out to other attendees by clicking the "Send Message" link in their profile. You can access all messages in your Inbox, which you can access under the "Networking" tab, or by clicking your name on the top right of the Virtual Venue.

Face-to-Face Meetings | Schedule meetings with one or more colleagues and meet via personal Zoom meetings between sessions. Under "Networking", select "Set Up a Virtual Meeting" or click "Schedule Meeting" in a colleague's profile.

Discussion Board | Post comments, answer questions, and join discussions with other attendees in the conference Discussion Board.

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Conference Activities

ADRPlay

Accrue points as you attend the conference and compete against your fellow attendees! Activities like updating your profile picture, meeting with conference exhibitors, and scheduling one-on-one meetings can earn you points to boost you to the top of the leaderboard! Those with the most points by the end of the conference will be entered to win a prize drawing! See a full list of tasks and the live leaderboard in the Virtual Venue.

Conference Bingo

The ADRP 2021 Attendee Experience Committee is currently putting together a Conference Bingo card so you can play along during the event! More information will be available soon.

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Accessibility

Internet Connectivity | We understand you might not have easy access to a strong internet connection. A good connection is important to get the best virtual conference experience, so if you do not have a strong connection at your home or office, we recommend finding a local coffee shop or library near you that offers free WiFi connection and hotspots.

Dial-In Options Available | If you are unable to connect to the conference due to a poor internet connection, or you're unable to be at your computer, there are dial-in options available so you can join sessions from your phone. Dial-in options will be available to view on this page on September 22.

Closed Captioning | Every session during the ADRP 2021 Conference will offer real-time closed captioning. The live transcripts will also be saved and available for download with the session recording and other conference materials.

Browser Compatibility | The ADRP 2021 Virtual Venue works best on most browsers, but may not work well on Internet Explorer or Edge. We recommend using Chrome, FireFox, or Safari during the conference.

Provide Feedback | We welcome your feedback on your experience in the ADRP Virtual Venue. Email us at [email protected] with any questions or comments you have. 

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