Current information for sponsors of the Pre Course 2020
Log in to the virtual Pre Course
Which devices?
The virtual platform for the Pre Course 2020 is built for interactive participation via a desktop or a laptop. A hybrid version of the platform (therefore also suitable for a tablet or smartphone) was unfortunately not feasible from a cost perspective. Although access can be achieved with a mobile device, the platform recognizes this over time and will make important functions inaccessible.
Of course, a good internet connection is necessary to attend the conference. As a benchmark, we say that if you can watch Netflix and YouTube videos at good quality without any problems, this will be sufficient. But if this causes problems, we advise you to attend the conference at a different location with a better connection.
VPN and office connection
Hospitals and companies are increasingly using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), such as Citrix, so that you can connect to the internet in an encrypted and secure manner. These protections do not allow the use of many websites and / or services (such as Zoom), simply because institutions and employers do not take any risks when it comes to the security of their automation systems. The platform of the Nephrology Days 2020 is extremely safe and reliable, but VPN protections (different for each employer) often make it impossible to reach the platform. Don't take any chances and avoid a VPN connection and use your own internet connection.
Update your operating system
Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Microsoft. Using the Internet Explorer browser can lead to delays, bugs or even outages.
Microsoft Edge (almost the same icon) is (the successor) of Internet Explorer, but this browser is still quite new and it is possible that all kinds of adjustments are made from Edge, which means that the platform of the Nephrology Days may suddenly stop working. We therefore strongly advise against the use of these two browsers!
The platform works best under the latest version of Chrome (this is preferred) or FireFox. Make sure your desktop or laptop has the most current browser version and that you give this browser permission to use the audio / camera input.
If you usually use other browsers that may be using your camera / audio, make sure these browsers are closed.
Do you want to use Chrome and need help downloading Chrome? Click here for the instruction.
Do you want to use FireFox and need help downloading FireFox? Click here for the instruction.
Login
You will receive an email from us with your personal login details. This information is only for you. Use by someone else means that you cannot attend the conference yourself and cannot receive accreditation points.
If you are going to actively participate in a session it is important that your camera and microphone work within the platform, you can check this in the following way:
Change camera and microphone access
- Version date: September 21, 2020
Which devices?
The virtual platform for the Pre Course 2020 is built for interactive participation via a desktop or a laptop. A hybrid version of the platform (therefore also suitable for a tablet or smartphone) was unfortunately not feasible from a cost perspective. Although access can be achieved with a mobile device, the platform recognizes this over time and will make important functions inaccessible.
Of course, a good internet connection is necessary to attend the conference. As a benchmark, we say that if you can watch Netflix and YouTube videos at good quality without any problems, this will be sufficient. But if this causes problems, we advise you to attend the conference at a different location with a better connection.
VPN and office connection
Hospitals and companies are increasingly using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), such as Citrix, so that you can connect to the internet in an encrypted and secure manner. These protections do not allow the use of many websites and / or services (such as Zoom), simply because institutions and employers do not take any risks when it comes to the security of their automation systems. The platform of the Nephrology Days 2020 is extremely safe and reliable, but VPN protections (different for each employer) often make it impossible to reach the platform. Don't take any chances and avoid a VPN connection and use your own internet connection.
Update your operating system
Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Microsoft. Using the Internet Explorer browser can lead to delays, bugs or even outages.
Microsoft Edge (almost the same icon) is (the successor) of Internet Explorer, but this browser is still quite new and it is possible that all kinds of adjustments are made from Edge, which means that the platform of the Nephrology Days may suddenly stop working. We therefore strongly advise against the use of these two browsers!
The platform works best under the latest version of Chrome (this is preferred) or FireFox. Make sure your desktop or laptop has the most current browser version and that you give this browser permission to use the audio / camera input.
If you usually use other browsers that may be using your camera / audio, make sure these browsers are closed.
Do you want to use Chrome and need help downloading Chrome? Click here for the instruction.
Do you want to use FireFox and need help downloading FireFox? Click here for the instruction.
Login
You will receive an email from us with your personal login details. This information is only for you. Use by someone else means that you cannot attend the conference yourself and cannot receive accreditation points.
If you are going to actively participate in a session it is important that your camera and microphone work within the platform, you can check this in the following way:
Change camera and microphone access
- Open your Chrome browser
- Click at the top right on the 3 dots, then Settings.
- Under 'Privacy and security', click Site settings.
- Click on Camera or Microphone.
- Enable or disable Ask before access.
- Check your blocked and allowed sites.
- Remove existing exceptions or permissions: Click Remove to the right of the site.
- Allow a site you've already blocked: Under 'Blocked', select the site name and change the permissions for the camera or microphone to 'Allow'.
How does a virtual conference work?
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Those who have never attended a virtual conference may have no idea how it works. But actually it is very simple and everything is self-explanatory. If you have registered for the Pre Course, you will receive a link from us before the start of the conference with which you can log in to a website that can be regarded as the virtual conference.
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Once you have logged in, you will arrive at the central page from which you can go to the lectures by clicking on the "buttons" in the menu, consult your personal program, visit the virtual fair, contact the sponsors, etc. At any time you can easily return to the central page, regardless of where you are within the platform at that moment.
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The virtual exhibition visit
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Participants will find a choice to visit the exhibition in the menu of the platform. They are received on a central page, where they find an overview of our sponsors. The platinum sponsors are found at the top, followed by the gold sponsors, the silver and finally the bronze. Shortly before the start of the conference, the attendees you selected who would like to speak to you will receive an invitation. We send your bundled invitations via our platform.
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Important: we do not pass on email addresses or other details of attendees to the sponsors. Only their presence is known to you. As a sponsor you send your invitation to us and we forward it to the participants. The participants have the choice whether they want to accept your invitation or not. The most active exhibition visitor will receive a beautiful non-sponsored keepsake from us.
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Why is sponsoring the virtual Pre Course interesting?
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As a sponsor you naturally want to be as visible as possible during a physical conference, maintain contacts and generate leads. Contrary to popular belief, all this is very well possible during a virtual conference and we can even help you with this, provided we offer you sufficient options. We have been able to compile conference packages that have a lot to offer within the technical framework of the virtual conference. And because the costs for room rental, room technology, etc. no longer apply, we can offer the virtual sponsor options for 50% of the physical rates. In addition, you have the advantage that additional costs that you have with a physical edition, such as stand construction, accommodation costs, are eliminated. A double financial benefit.
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Among other things, the organization helps you to make contacts with your target groups. You can submit the desired contacts and your own text for an invitation on the basis of the list of attendees and we will send your invitation to the attendees. Everything in accordance with the regulations of the GDPR. But (depending on the chosen sponsor package) you can also show promotional videos, or place advertisements and of course our sponsors will appear on the walk-in slides that are shown during breaks and changing times. The platform will remain open until one month after the conference, so that you will remain visible for some time if you still want to "read" lectures.
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Visit the platform well before the conference
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We will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with the virtual conference well before the start of the conference.
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Despite the fact that we will not meet each other physically this year, we sincerely hope that we can still welcome you at a virtual conference that has yielded nothing in terms of content and can offer even more in some areas than with a physical edition.
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Register stand personnel
To be able to give your stand personnel access to the conference, they must register as such. This is done as follows:
Step 1.
The link with which you can register your stand personnel has now been sent to you by email.
Step 2.
The people who register can indicate their role at the conference on the first page. They must choose the role “invitee”.
On the third page you are asked, among other things, for the name of the employer and the position. They must choose “stand personnel” for the function. This is important because it will enable them to receive the correct email with access data.
Step 3.
The people who are registered as stand personnel will receive an email with the login details prior to the congress. With this information they log in and at that moment they are present at the conference as stand personnel. They can then make contacts, attend sessions, etc. If a possible BIG number is provided when registering, those people will also receive the accreditation points.
To be able to give your stand personnel access to the conference, they must register as such. This is done as follows:
Step 1.
The link with which you can register your stand personnel has now been sent to you by email.
Step 2.
The people who register can indicate their role at the conference on the first page. They must choose the role “invitee”.
On the third page you are asked, among other things, for the name of the employer and the position. They must choose “stand personnel” for the function. This is important because it will enable them to receive the correct email with access data.
Step 3.
The people who are registered as stand personnel will receive an email with the login details prior to the congress. With this information they log in and at that moment they are present at the conference as stand personnel. They can then make contacts, attend sessions, etc. If a possible BIG number is provided when registering, those people will also receive the accreditation points.
Cancellation of your sponsorship
After 1 September it is no longer possible to cancel your sponsorship free of charge. We would like to refer you to the conditions elsewhere on this website.
Questions and information
Do you have any questions/Would you like further information? Let us know, we are happy to help you. We can be reached by telephone at 046-2021300 or by email