VIRTUAL CONFERENCE NAVIGATION We’re so glad you’re joining us for this very special Texas Water experience. We know that this year has us all facing very unique and uncertain circumstances, but we’re incredibly excited to be able to transition our Conference to this virtual platform! As an attendee, you should have received an email with your login information and the link to access the Virtual Conference. If you did not receive your login information, please send an email to texwater@texas.net. Here’s some information on navigating the conference platform and tips to help ensure your conference experience is a success! We’ve also put together a demo video to show you how to navigate the platform: https://vimeopro. com/texasawwa/texas-water-2021-virtual-instructions-1.
At each booth, you can chat one-on-one with Booth Staff, Scan your Badge, Gain Points in the Virtual Game and check out all of the vendor’s videos, documents, social media links and websites.
For the best experience, it is recommended that you use Google Chrome (preferred) or Firefox. We also recommend making sure you are using the latest versions so check your system for updates. Safari and Edge are also supported; IE is not recommended. The Help Desk in the Conference also provides some additional technical information.
ON DEMAND EVENTS: Find our On Demand content, such as the Curtis Smalley Environmental Event, Virtual Tours, TAWWA and WEAT Award Ceremonies and the Student Design videos here, available for viewing at your convenience. Recordings of the Live Events, such as the YP Panel and Watermarks Award ceremonies will also be displayed here after their scheduled event times.
Once you log into the virtual platform, you’ll be taken to the:
TECHNICAL SESSIONS: All of the exemplary program of technical sessions can be viewed here. The AUDITORIUM link in the Lobby takes you here, as well as clicking on Technical Sessions in the top menu. • You can preview the schedule (Pages 26-37) and add sessions to your agenda (Do not be concerned if you see a blue icon “Registered” instead of “Add to My Agenda”. That is an automated feature that doesn’t apply to our conference). All sessions will be available to all registrants. Sessions will become available at their scheduled times in the program, then available for on demand viewing after.
LOBBY: The lobby will be the first place you visit during the virtual conference, featuring our top sponsors. EXPO HALL: Click on EXPO Hall to visit with our exhibitors! Make sure and spend some time visiting the “eBooths” that our vendors have set up to display their products and services. Best of all, you’ll be able to chat directly with exhibitors and even compete to win great prizes in our virtual game (read more on page 20)! The Directory dropdown menu option will let you search for specific companies.
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