Get ready to connect! Thank you for registering to CICan’s Connection Conference! We can’t wait to spend some time with you in our new virtual conference space. Before getting started, please take a moment to read the important information below, and learn more about our online platform, it’s key features and some of the fun activities we have in store.

Chime – Our 2021 CONNECTION Conference platform!

Access to the Conference platform, with individual login and password details, will be sent to each registered participant, beginning on April 14. It is recommended to use Chrome as your browser for the best experience. Don’t have Chrome installed? Download it here

Participants registering after April 14 will be given access to the platform by April 23, to have time to prepare to best engage.

Participants registering April 24th to 28th will be given access to the platform as soon as possible, within 24 hours.

Attendee Hub

This is where you build your profile. You will have the ability to share your business card with other participants and to save your received business cards.

Under the Network tab you can set up private chats as well as view your Connections.

To view the leaderboard and see where you stack up, click on Engagement under the Activity tab. See below for gamification details.

Having problems with the conference platform? For support, click on Tech Support in the left hand menu of the conference platform. You can also email chimesupport@encoreglobal.com directly and a Chime Technical Support Specialist will respond shortly.

Presentation Gallery and Schedule of Live Sessions

Visit the Schedule tab to view the live sessions that will be held on April 26, 27, and 28.

Bookmark the sessions you don’t want to miss. You will then have a view of your personalized agenda.

Pre-recorded sessions under the Presentation Gallery are available for viewing immediately or at your leisure throughout the Conference. They will be accessible for up to 6 months afterwards.

Networking

This year, working with Montreal-based Braindate, and sponsored by OCAS, we bring you one-on-one and group networking opportunities!

Log in, build your profile – be sure to add topics of interest. To learn more, we invite you to watch this video! We recommend linking your LinkedIn and other social media profiles – this is your virtual business card.

Book a Braindate by searching the topics of interest identified by other participants.

Let your network know that you’ll be braindating by sharing your topic on your social media channels or inviting interested peers to the conference.

You can start a conversation with the other delegates by clicking on Conference Chat in the left hand menu of the platform.

Don’t forget to access LiveSnap to share your photos and move up the Leaderboard!

Gamification

Earn points throughout the platform!

Accumulating points increases your chances of winning exciting prizes, including free registration for the 2022 CICan CONNECTION Conference in Halifax!

How to gain points: visit the various sponsors and exhibitors, check out the speakers and session descriptions, share photos, and be social!

Marketplace and Conference Sponsors

Our CONNECTION conference is not just an opportunity to network with colleagues, you will also have a chance to meet potential partners, and discover new products and services offered to the broader post-secondary community.

This wouldn’t be possible without the participation of our many sponsors and exhibitors. Make sure to take the time to check out the Sponsors as well as Marketplace for the chance to win some great prizes.

Don’t forget to check out the Virtual Delegate Bag for goodies from our sponsors and exhibitors!