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Get Familiar with our Event Platform

Introduction to Zoom Events

During the conference, Zoom Events will be the hub of activities. The virtual lobby will open one week in advance of the conference and attendees can join the lobby by clicking the event link hub and clicking “Join Lobby.” From here you can create a profile for yourself and start building an itinerary of events you want to attend.  

Sessions 

  • View the entire schedule of activities by clicking the “Sessions” tab.  

Speakers 

  • Learn more about all of the speakers for the 2025 Innovations in Education Conference

Itinerary 

  • Create your own itinerary by opening the “Sessions” tab. 
  • Use the “Filter” function to sort sessions. 
  • Add sessions to your itinerary using the bookmark sessions button. 
  • Once you have built your itinerary, you can view your whole schedule by selecting the “Itinerary” tab in the navigation bar at the top of your screen. 

Posters 

Poster presentations will be available to browse via the “Posters” tab once the virtual lobby is open. 

Exhibitors 

  • Learn more about our conference sponsors.

Important Notes

  • Attendees must register with their own Zoom account and use the same account to join the event.  
  • We recommend opening Zoom prior to the conference and completing any recommended software upgrades or updates to prevent issues accessing the conference.  
  • If you’re able, the easiest way to connect is through single sign on (SSO) – click the SSO key icon and then enter your company domain – likely university.zoom.us – the system will connect you.  
  • For more information: 
  • Getting started as a Zoom Events Attendee  
  • If you encounter any technical issues during the conference, please contact  
  • Emily Hynes (hynese@mcmaster.ca) or mi@mcmaster.ca (this email will be actively monitored throughout the conference). 

We appreciate your support in testing your conference access before the start of the conference. We have performed extensive testing on the platform and expect a smooth conference program; however, technical difficulties are always a risk. We ask for your patience and understanding as we work quickly to provide assistance to both presenters and attendees who may experience difficulties during the event.