FAQs - Participants & General Info

Q. How do I find the venue?
Q. What COVID precautions are required at the venue? 
Q. What time do registrations open?
Q. Is catering included?
Q. Where can I see the full programme?
Q. How do I connect to the virtual platform?
Q. I can't log on/I'm having technical issues, who do I contact?
Q. I'm attending remotely. Can I participate in the Q&A sessions?
Q. How will I receive my accreditation  
Q. How & when will IUSG2022 ON DEMAND be available?


Q. How do I find the venue?
A. IUSG 2020 is being held at:
Muntgebouw Utrecht
Leidsweg 90
3531 BG Utrecht
Ph. 0031 30 721 04 00

https://www.muntgebouw-utrecht.nl

Click here to see map

Q. What COVID precautions are required at the venue?
A.
While there are currently no official restrictions in Utrecht, and you are not obliged to wear a mask, we understand that you may prefer to wear one to protect yourself. Additionally, hand sanitiser will be available in the common areas of the venue 

Q. What time do registrations open?
A. Registrations commence from 8am on Thursday 25th August and 7.30am on Friday 26th & Saturday 27th August. The registration desk is located at the main entrance. You will be given a badge which you must wear at all times during the event and a printed programme.

For the complete and most updated agenda, please check the program online. Click here to view full programme 

Q. Is catering included?
A. Morning & afternoon tea and lunch is included in your registration and will be served in the foyer/exhibition area

Q. How do I connect to the virtual platform?
A.
Here is the link to connect to the virtual Platform: 
https://blendedconnect.nl/iusg-landingpage/
A different password will be required to enter rooms per day (Main meeting = Room 1 or Basic Course = Room 2). You will only be able to enter the rooms for which you registered (Main Meeting / Basic Course) . Below are the different access codes: 

THURSDAY 25/08
Room 1 - Main Meeting         Password: ISU2022D1R1
Room 2 - Free Papers           No Password Required

FRIDAY 26/08
Room 1 - Main Meeting         Password: ISUD2R12022
Room 2 - Basic Course           Password: 2022ISUD2R2

SATURDAY 27/08
Room 1 - Main Meeting          Password: D3R1ISU2022
Room 2 - Basic Course           Password: 2022D3R2ISU

Q. Where can I see the full programme?
A. The symposium begins at 9am on Thursday 25 August & ends on Saturday 27 August at 14:45 in CEST – Utrecht time.
For the complete agenda, please click here

Q. I need help logging on, who do I contact?
A. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or issues accessing the platform please contact 
support@blendedconnect.nl

Q. I'm attending remotely. Can I participate in the Q&A sessions?
A. As remote participant you will be able to ask your questions through the chat box. The Moderator will view all questions and if time allows ask the speakers to respond.

Q. How will I receive my accreditation and how many points will I receive?
A. 
ISU 2022 is accredited with a maximum of 17 CME credits by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA). The number of credits you will receive will be determined by the sessions you attend.
From August 30, you will be able to download the CME certificate through your IUSG account under 'My Certificates`

Q. How and when is IUSG 2022 ON DEMAND available for viewing after the event?
A. 
After the symposium, the sessions from Room 1 (Main Symposium) and Room 2 (Basic Uveitis Course) will be available to IUSG members and registered participants for on-demand viewing until 3 months after the symposium. The Skill Transfer Labs will not be streamed or recorded. Information on how to access will be provided in due course

FAQs - Speakers & Moderators

Q. Where do I find details of my session?
Q. How do I connect to my session?
Q. Where do I find a copy of my session guidelines?
Q. When & how should I upload my Powerpoint?
Q. How will I know who is speaking in the session I'm moderating?
Q. How will the Q&As work in the sessions I'm Moderating?


Q. Where do I find details of my session?
A
. Log into your IUSG account. Look under « My Calendar » to find all the information about the sessions that you are presenting and/or moderating 

Q. How do I connect to my session?
A.
 On Wednesday 24th August you will receive an email advising you of your unique URL (web address) and password. You will receive a separate url for each session that you are presenting or speaking in. The email will be sent from livestudio@blendedconnect.nl 
If you cannot find an email with your logon details please check your junk or spam folders. If cannot find the email, or you are having any issues connecting, please email support@blendedconnect.nl for assistance

Q. Where can I find a copy of my session guidelines?
A.
Click on the appropriate link below for full guidelines
- Guidelines for remote speakers 
- Guidelines for recorded speakers

Q. When & how should I upload my Powerpoint?
A.
Your Powerpoint presentation needs to be uploaded in advance so our technicians can check it to ensure that it will stream seamlessly before assembling the presentations for the entire session.
If you have not already done so, please upload your Powerpoint urgently before the Congress commences. To upload click here
PLEASE NOTE: Your presentation must be named as follows: RoomDay_StartTime_Familyname
So, if your presentation is taking place in Room 1 on Friday 26 August at 13:15 and your name is John Doe, then the filename of your presentation should be R1_FRI_1315_DOE
We urge you to follow this rule so your presentation can easily be assigned to the correct session

Q. As a Moderator, how will I know who is speaking during the session and how they are presenting?
A.
You will find a hardcopy of your session on your moderator’s table that will detail who is speaking and how they will present. We have 3 types of speakers:
1. Live: speakers that present in-person in Utrecht
2. Remote: speakers that present live from a remote location
3. Recorded: speakers that have recorded their lecture, however they might connect remotely for the Q&A session if possible

Q. How will the Q&As work in the sessions I'm Moderating?
A.
The Q&A sessions are scheduled at the end of the session; except in the Free Paper Session and Basic Course where it is scheduled after each individual talk. 

 Q&A Durations:
- Main Sessions: please consult the program
- Basic Course: Is individual – the speakers were asked to keep time available for Q&A after their talk
- Free Papers: 7 minutes, followed by 2 minutes of discussion

Live attendees can ask their questions directly – a microphone is available in the room for the attendees.
Remote attendees will be able to ask questions through chat box.

As Moderator, you are the only one that sees the questions. Depending on the available time you can decide which questions will be answered and by which speaker. 

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