The 2020 INCOMPAS Show ConnectIN Attendee Orientation

WebinarWednesday, September 2, 2020

registration@incompas.org

Welcome to ConnectIN!

We are excited to be able to offer this unique, virtual experience. ConnectIN, The INCOMPAS Show’s virtual portal, will enable you to:• Network with top communications industry executives, key decision makers and

buyers• Schedule meetings remotely via ConnectIN before, during and for up to a year

after the live event days• Discover new prospects via our searchable attendee list• Explore and connect with new companies and participate in the virtual Buyers

Forum• Get exclusive access to keynotes, workshops and panel discussions both as they

premier live and on-demand afterwards

Today’s Agenda

• Overview of The 2020 INCOMPAS Show

• Instructions for Using ConnectIN

• Tips & Tricks for Maximizing your ConnectIN Experience

• Resources and Contacts for Questions, Concerns or Issues

Overview of The 2020 INCOMPAS Show

DATE TIME

Monday, September 14th

• Buyer’s Forum Meeting Hours• Keynote• Policy Workshop• Emotional Intelligence Workshop

9:00 am – 10:00 am ET, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET10:00 am -10:15 am ET, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm ET1:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET3:30 pm – 5:00 pm ET

Tuesday, September 15th

• Buyer’s Forum Meeting Hours• Keynote• Educational Sessions• C-Suite Networking Program

9:00 am – 10:00 am ET, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET11:00 am – 1:30 pm ET1:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET4:30 pm – 5:30 pm ET

Wednesday, September 16th

• Buyer’s Forum Meeting Hours• Keynote• Educational Sessions

9:00 am – 10:00 am ET, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET

Overview of The 2020 INCOMPAS Show

In addition to the great education content offered as part of this year’s program, you will be able to:• Schedule one-on-one meetings with speakers and other attendees before,

during and after the live event days

• Connect with new, spotlight companies

• Meet with prospects in the Buyers Forum

• View on-demand session recordings at any time throughout the following year

Logging into ConnectIN

• You should have received an email inviting you to join ConnectIN (If you did not receive this email, please contact us at registration@incompas.org).

• Included in the invitation email is a login link. Click on the link to create your ConnectIN profile.

• If you forgot your password, select the “Forgot your password” link on the login page to be sent a link to create a new password.

• Please do not forward this link as it is personalized just for you.

Creating Your ConnectIN Profile

**PRO TIP: We highly recommend you add the following items to your profile to increase accuracy of communications received from other attendees:• Professional Headshot• Short Bio• Primary Job Function

Don’t forget to save your changes!

Editing Your Profile and Updating Your Password

Select “Account” from the top of any page, then “Edit My Profile” to make changes at

any time to your profileOnce on your account page, select “Change Password”

to update your password if need be

Viewing The 2020 INCOMPAS Show Schedule

Select “Schedule” from the top of the home page to see:

• Keynotes & Sessions• Buyers Forum Schedule• Personal Schedule• On Demand Sessions

Viewing The 2020 INCOMPAS Show Schedule – Continued

Session information is listed by date and time, and includes speaker information along

with any session tags

Click on the “+” sign to add it to your personal schedule

By selecting “Keynotes & Sessions” from the “Schedule” drop-down menu, you will be directed to the page pictured

Viewing Individual Sessions and Building Your Personal Agenda

Read a full session descriptionon each session page

See other attendees who have registered for the session,

participate in speaker produced polls, and download associated session materials using the outlined buttons

Add sessions to your personal schedule by

selecting “Reserve Spot”

When a session is about to go live, a button will appear at

the bottom of the page allowing you to join the session via a Zoom link

All INCOMPAS Show Keynotes and Sessions will be recorded,

session recordings will be available to view on each

session page about a day after the session concludes

Scheduling Buyers Forum Meetings

Select “Schedule Buyers Forum Meetings” to see all

Buyers’ Availability

Select “Buyers Forum” from the “Schedule” drop-down menu to

read about the benefits of participating and schedule one-

on-one meetings with participating Buyers

You can also navigate to this page from the “Connect” drop-down menu, then selecting “Schedule

Buyers Forum Meetings”

See all participating Buyers, along with their availability

Select the “+” sign to reserve a meeting spot with individual Buyers

Select the “Reserve Spot” to reserve a meeting spot with

individual Buyers

Click on a Buyers tile to open their individual

scheduling page

Scheduling Buyers Forum Meetings – Continued

If a buyer is booked during Buyers Forum hours, we invite you to message them directly to set-up a one-on-one meeting for either before, during, or after the live event days

At the time of your meeting, a “Join Session” button will appear at the bottom of the meeting page – click the link

to join your meeting

Viewing Your Personal Schedule

You can view your personal schedule by selecting “My

Schedule” from the “Schedule” drop-down menu

Any sessions or meetings that you have reserved a spot for will

appear on this page

You can remove sessions from your schedule by clicking on the green check mark in the

top right corner of each session tile

You can navigate back to the full show schedule by selecting “View

Full Agenda” at the top of the page

**PRO TIP: Export your personal schedule before the start of The INCOMPAS Show so all sessions and/or meetings also appear in your personal Outlook, Google, or iCal calendar

Making Connections and Meeting New Prospects

Select “Connect” from the top of the home page to see:

• Attendees (including attendee email addresses)

• Schedule Meetings• Schedule Buyers Forum Meetings• Speakers

Finding Other Attendees Via Our Searchable Attendee List

All registered INCOMPAS Show attendees are available

to view via our searchable attendee list

Select “Attendees” from the “Connect” drop-down menu

on the home page

Click on the three dots next to any attendee’s name to:• View their profile• Add to your “Want to

Meet” list• Send a direct message or

email• Schedule a meeting

Viewing Attendee Profiles

By selecting an attendee’s profile you can view their contact information and short bio

Interested in connecting with an individual during The

INCOMPAS Show, click “Want to Meet” to add them to your

“Want to Meet” List

Ready to schedule a one-on-one meeting, select “Schedule Meeting” to see an individual’s

availability

Send a direct message to introduce yourself to other attendees or to start

a dialogue

**PRO TIP: We recommend you send an introductory message to other

attendees first before scheduling a one-on-one meeting

Reviewing Your “Want to Meet” List

To view your “Want to Meet” list, go to your profile page and select “Want to Meet” from the top of your page-all selected speakers and attendees

will appear here

Schedule a MeetingTo schedule a one-on-one meeting with other attendees either select “Schedule a Meeting” from their profile page or select “Schedule a

Meeting” from the “Connect” drop-down menu

You will then be prompted to complete a calendar invite

Select “New Member” to include more than one

individual on your meeting invite

Once you have added all invites select “Continue”

Scheduling a Meeting

You will then be shown both your and your invite’s availability over the live

event days, September 14 -16

Please note, this only shows their calendar within ConnectIN

Select a time from the available time slots that works both for you and

your invite

Meetings scheduled using ConnectINcan only take place over the live

event days September 14-16, you can message an attendee directly to

schedule a meeting before or after the live event days

You will then be prompted to specify a meeting location, name your

meeting, and include a short message

ConnectIN automatically provides a Zoom link for any meetings taking

place within the portal.

You can open your meeting by going to your “My Schedule” page at the

time of your meeting.

Once you have filled out all necessary information, hit

“Send Invitation”

Scheduling a Meeting

Once your meeting is created you can edit your meeting at any time by

going to “My Schedule”

On your meeting page you can edit your meeting details, talk to other

meeting attendees via the chat box, add necessary files, or cancel the

meeting if need be

When your meeting time arrives a link will appear at the bottom of the page to join your meeting via Zoom

Scheduling a Meeting

Viewing the Complete Speaker List

If you are interested in viewing a complete list of INCOMPAS Show speakers,

select “Speakers” from the “Connect” drop-down menu

Exploring Spotlight Companies

To view a list of spotlight companies, select “Company Profiles” from the home page

Select the three dots in each company tile to view their profile or add to “Want to

Meet” list

All participating spotlight companies will appear on this

page

Exploring Spotlight Companies

Review company published materials

Read up on a company’s history

and current services

Visit a company’s website and social media accounts

Respond to company produced poll questions

Add companies to your “Want to Meet” list

Connect with company representatives

Request additional company information

Exploring Spotlight Companies

Play EngageIN to Win Big!

View your completed activities

See who is currently on top of the leaderboard

Review all activities available to earn you points as part of EngageIN!

Tips & Tricks for Making the Most of ConnectIN

1. Complete your profile with as much information as possible to increase the accuracy of

communications received from other attendees

2. Build out your personal schedule ahead of the live event dates, September 14-16

3. Export your personal schedule to your Outlook, Google, or iCal calendar the week

before the live event dates to ensure you have noted all INCOMPAS Show sessions and

meetings

4. Search for connections using the searchable attendee list and add attendees to your

“Want to Meet” list

5. Send interested attendees a direct message prior to scheduling one-on-one meetings

Tips & Tricks for Making the Most of ConnectIN6. Schedule one-on-one meetings with participating Buyers in the Buyers Forum now,

before their schedule books up

7. Explore and connect with new partner companies in the Company Profiles page

8. Interact with partner companies by requesting additional information, participating in

company produced polls, reviewing published materials, and connecting with their

representatives

9. Compete in EngageIN and be entered to win a $200 Amazon gift card

10. Continue to participate in ConnectIN after the live event days by viewing on demand

sessions and connecting with attendees and companies offline

Resources & Contacts for Questions, Concerns or Issues

For any questions or concerns visit our FAQ page, under the “Account” tab in

ConnectIN, or contact us at registration@incompas.org

THANK YOU!