FAQs
How do I "attend" an online conference/summit?
The IVAA Online Summit will be using GoToWebinar. NEW - You will be emailed a link to the login page.
You need just a computer, headset or phone (see requirements below).
Entering Sessions
Click on the desired session from the web page provided (web page sent via email in advance to registered attendees). You will be prompted to download "GoToWebinar" software, a plugin. Press "Ok" or "Allow" to activate, you may be prompted to enter your "Name" and "Email". All attendees enter the session in "Listen Only Mode". If you need to ask a question, you can "Raise Your Hand" with the hand icon to be "Unmuted" or type in the text chat box.
Do I need to attend all events during the day?
You may come and go throughout the day and join any session(s) you choose. Recordings of all sessions will be available following the event.
What do I need in order to participate in the online conference?
- By Computer - speakers on your computer to listen to presentations or a headset with microphone (USB recommended) if you wish to ask the presenters questions. For headset users, setup your Sound and Microphone settings prior to entering session for optimal use. Fast internet connection of 384 kbps or more is recommended. All VOIP users (via computer) arrive "Muted", you will be "UnMuted" if you have a question (use the hand icon to "raise your hand".
- By Phone - or you can call in via phone with numbers in the US, Australia, Europe (long distance charges may apply). All callers enter the room "muted", please enter your Audio Pin Number so you can be "Unmuted" if you have a question. Use the hand icon to "raise your hand" for questions. Or you can type in the text chat box.
- Watch the presentations through your computer screen (Internet connection required: cable modem, DSL or better recommended)
- Have a question? You can ask the Speaker questions via the phone, or via your headset or by text chat. Use the hand icon to "raise your hand" for questions. Or you can type in the text chat box. Speakers may stop periodically for questions or elect to wait until the end of the session for questions. All attendees are "Muted" during sessions to limit background noise.
- What are the system requirements?
- Mac: OS 10.4 (Tiger) or later; Safari 3.0+, Firefox 2.0+; JavaScript & Java enabled; 512 MB RAM or more; PowerPC G4/G4 or Intel chip (including Snow Leopard)
- PC: Windows 200, XP, 2003 Server or Vista; Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2.0+; JavaScript & Java enabled; 512 MB RAM or more; Pentium 1 GHz CPU minimum (Windows 7 compatible)
When do I receive my login information for the Online VA Summit?
Your conference login information will be forwarded by November 3rd via email. Please check and adjust your spam filter to allow to receive your instructions and login information. If you have not received your login information by the 5th, please contact us.
Do I have to be an IVAA member?
No, it is open to all Virtual Assistants and those who wish to learn more about it.
Can IVAA help me as a Virtual Assistant?
The International Virtual Assistant's Association is a non profit membership association. As a trade association, our goal is to represent the Virtual Assistant industry by educating the public of the VA profession, promote the Virtual Assistant industry at conferences, provide value to its members with educational opportunities, networking opportunities including live conferences, membership benefits including vendor discounts, and an active RFP system for IVAA members.