Thank you for signing up for the World Staffing Summit! This user guide will help you get the most out of your #WSS21 experience on Hopin. Now let's get you set up!
You won’t be able to access the event until 9:30 am (EST), but you can create your profile in advance, and add the event to your calendar if you haven't done so already.
Click on the 'create your profile' hyperlink. A popup window will open, from where you can adjust your profile information and add an image of yourself. You can always update your profile by accessing your account from the upper-right hand corner.
You will be able to access the World Staffing Summit at 9:30 by clicking here: https://app.hopin.com/events/world-staffing-summit-2021/
Similar to a physical event, you can choose where you want to go and what you'd like to attend. In the reception area you will find the complete agenda showing what is happening where. You will also find an overview of the different event areas, and further details about the event.
On the right side of the screen you'll find the main event chat where you can comment and interact with other event participants. You can ask questions to the main stage speakers by using in the stage chat or session chat. Make sure to follow the event chat for any important announcements and updates.
Aside from the main chat, you can participate in polling under the ‘Polls’ tab, and DM participants by browsing under the ‘People’ tab. You can also invite someone to join you in a private meeting room, by inviting them to a video call. Please make sure the other person is aware and interested in having a video call before sending the invitation.
You can navigate through the different areas on the left side of your screen
Upon opening Hopin and joining the event, you will land in the Reception area. You can think of the reception area as a venue’s lobby, it’s the information hub. Here you will find a complete overview of the agenda and you can follow what is currently happening and what’s to come.
This is the Stage*,*** where the speakers will be hosting their panel discussions.
In the Sessions area you can find all breakout sessions from our Speakers.
You can connect with other event participants in the Networking area through the entire duration of the summit. These 1-on-1 meetings will last up to 5 minutes, and you are able to leave the meeting at any time. A timer in the upper right hand corner will let you know how long remains in each chat. When time is up, your meeting will automatically end and you can click ‘Ready’ to be matched with a new participant. If you wish to exchange contact information with the other person in your meeting, both participants must click the 'Connect' button. If you connect, Hopin will share information such as your name and email address with the other participant. You can find the contacts you’ve made on your Hopin profile, under the ‘Connections’ tab. You can also select 'Unmatch' to lose the connection. Please note that you will be randomly matched with another participant in the networking area. You can DM specific participants under the 'People' tab and invite someone to join you in a private meeting room, by inviting them to a video call.
In the Expo area, you can find a virtual booths hosted by Gustav. We will be there around the clock to talk to you about Gustav.