Attending the oral presentation sessions

You must register for the conference, log in to the Program Planner or Mobile App, and find the session of interest. Ten minutes before the session starts, a “Join Webinar” button will become available at the top of the session detail page. Click or tap the button to access the Zoom session.

Yes, you must register for the conference to view live sessions and the recordings.

If you don’t know your badge number, you can access it through the Registration Resource Center. Click “Forgot login info” and an email will be sent to you with the information.

If you enter your badge number and last name on the log in screen and receive either an error, please check the following:

• Make sure you entered information in the correct fields. Badge ID is the top field and Last name is the bottom field.
• Make sure your last name is spelled exactly the same as in your registration record.
• Make sure all capitalization is the same as in your registration record.
• Double-check your registration using the Registration Resource Center.

If all those details are correct and you still can’t log in, please contact gsaconferences@genetics-gsa.org

If you are using a computer to view the sessions and you get a blank screen when you click Join Webinar, you may have a popup window blocker on your browser. You should allow for all pop-ups from https://eventpilotadmin.com, which can typically be done from the address bar.

Block or allow pop-ups in Chrome

Firefox: Pop-up blocker settings, exceptions and troubleshooting

If you are unable to find the popup settings or allowing popups doesn’t help:

• Try switching to a different web browser
• Try using the Mobile App on a mobile device
• Try using the Web Version App on your computer

You must be logged in to the the planner/app. If you are logged in, you may need to refresh or click the “X” at the top of the session detail view and reopen the session.

No. During a webinar, only the names of the session chairs and presenters will be visible.

It is only possible when using two devices. We recommend against switching between sessions excessively.

No, it is not possible two watch two sessions on one device.

Type your question for the presenter into the Zoom Webinar Q&A window during the presentation. The Session Chair will read out select attendee questions to the presenter at the end of their talk. The Session Chair will be able to see your name next to your question. Presenters will receive a copy of all their questions after the conference. Presenters have been asked to include their preferred contact information on their last slide so that you can ask additional questions.

No, only the Session Chair and presenters can see the questions.

The recordings will be available in the session information in the Program Planner and App around 24 hours after the scheduled session ends. You must be logged in to view the recordings. Recordings are only available for 30 days after the session ends.

Yes, all talks, including the keynotes, will be available for 30 days after the relevant session ends. This does not include the IMGS Trainee Symposium, which was organized independently.

In order to plan the conference efficiently we had to design the schedule assuming that all presenters would be available. In some cases, the presenters were no longer able to give their talk live, and the relevant sessions were shortened accordingly.

Please ensure you check the technical requirements before the conference starts. Follow the instructions above carefully. If you are unable to resolve the problem, please email GSA@warpspeedtech.com with your question.