Attendees - How to explore and engage

WHEN:   Friday, May 14, 2021 - 11:00-2:00 PM PDT      SCHEDULE     

(Presentations start promptly at 11:00 - arrive as early as 10:50 to find the desired track.)

NOTICE:   You do not need Zoom info prior to he event.  Access to Zoom Tracks will be activated on the I2G home page just before the event!

Online Features:

• 11 Zoom "Rooms":  consecutive team slots

• Each team will have a slot with a streamed video presentation, followed by Q&A (questions entered in Zoom chat)

• Judges in the Zoom Room will ask questions and evaluate the presentation (via online form)

Important notes on Zoom accounts and Rooms:

• If you plan to join a Zoom Room, you will need an authenticated Zoom account: that is, one that is linked to your email address and approved by clicking the email confirmation. 

• If you do not have a confirmed Zoom account, you may sign up here for Zoom

• Depending on registrations and availability in the room, it may take a moment to gain access, so plan to be a  innovatetogrow.ucmerced.edu  and join 10 minutes before start.

• Final links to Zoom rooms will be available before I2G starts at innovatetogrow.ucmerced.edu 

• You will be able to access an introductory video if you join any room early

2 Ways to Participate:

#1.         If you wish to INTERACT (ask questions and Judge):

• REGISTER in Eventbrite  ** by Wednesday, May 12, 2021 ** (please use your full name)

• Select "Yes" in "Interested in Judging? *

• You will be contacted for the selection of a "Zoom Room" to join at the live event

• Live event (Friday before 11:00):  go to  innovatetogrow.ucmerced.edu  

• Sign in your Zoom account (users will be allowed in the Zoom Room only if authenticated)

• If your Zoom Name appears different than your registration name, please indicate your First and Last Name that when you join a Room, to enable identification in Rooms

• Please see instructions for Judges

#2.         If you wish to just ATTEND (in-out when you wish):

• REGISTER in Eventbrite    

• Select "No" in "Interested in Judging? *

• Live event: join between 11:00-2:00 to https://innovatetogrow.ucmerced.edu/

• Visit the “Zoom Room” of interest based on the teams or projects listed (requires Zoom authenticated account), or

• You may find the schedule of tracks at  innovatetogrow.ucmerced.edu 

• You may find a page to search and navigate details of teams and projects

SUMMARY

• REGISTER as soon as possible:  https://i2g-spring-2021.eventbrite.com

• Stay tuned for updates: innovatetogrow.ucmerced.edu    

• Prepare with an authenticated Zoom account - with First and Last Name

• Questions:  innovatetogrow@ucmerced.edu

Thank you for participating and ... virtually see you soon!