Attendee Resources

Below is useful information that will help you prepare for the conference, including the agenda, information about using the virtual event platform (Remo), and more. We are excited to experience this truly global virtual event together.

Agenda

View the final agenda including keynote speakers, sessions, and networking breaks. You can add the sessions you want to attend directly to your Google or Outlook calendar, find a print-friendly version of the entire schedule, and download your regional schedule. Tune in to the time that’s best for you.

We encourage you to login to Remo at least 10 minutes before the session you plan on attending with a strong internet connection to network and make sure you are able to access the virtual platform correctly. Sessions will start promptly on time.

Joining the Summit

When you are ready to join the Global Technology Law Summit, please access Remo on your computer or smartphone using Google Chrome (recommended and preferred browser), Safari, or Mozilla Firefox.* Be sure to sign in using the email address tied to your registration. If you can’t remember which email address you used, please contact memberservices@itechlaw.org.

Before you login, we encourage you to take 90 seconds to watch watch “Get to Know the Virtual Summit Platform: Remo” video and How to Use Remo. Other resources include the Checklist Before Attending a Remo Event and event guide.

During the Summit, we ask that you please login at least 10 minutes in advance with a strong internet connection to network and make sure you are able to access the virtual platform correctly. Sessions will start promptly on time. To take advantage of all of the engagement features Remo offers, we recommend that you turn on your microphone and camera. We recommend that you create your attendee profile including professional information, LinkedIn URL, and more to help you build connections with other attendees. This platform does not support virtual backgrounds. Please plan accordingly while using your video camera.

• Engaging with Speakers and Attendees
  When not watching presentation sessions, you can share your personal knowledge and connect with other attendees at virtual breakout tables, engage one-on-one, and move around to join multiple groups and conversations, allowing endless opportunities for connection and networking.
• Need Help?
  If you need help accessing the platform, please email memberservices@itechlaw.org.
  If you need help while in Remo, please visit the ITechLaw Staff Table during a breakout session to ask questions, learn more about ITechLaw, or say hello. If you experience a more technical challenge, please click the “Need Help?” button on the lower left-hand corner of your screen where you can chat with the Remo team directly.

*Please note tablets are not recommended.

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Device, Firewall, and Image Settings

Device Resources

• Windows 10
• Mac
• iPhone
• Android

Firewall Settings
If your firm or organization has strict firewall settings, please connect with your IT Team as soon as possible to share with them this link for Remo and to provide you with access for the upcoming week.

Image Settings
If you have an image blocker on your computer, we highly recommend having that suspended for the duration of the Global Technology Law Summit so you are able to fully take advantage of the event.

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CLE/CPE

• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit:
  Accreditation has been requested for the ITechLaw 2020 Global Technology Law Summit for many states with general mandatory continuing legal education requirements for all lawyers admitted in that state. Below are the states that have been applied to, but not approved, as well as those confirmed:
  
  Accredited for CLE:
  • IL – 6.75 hours
  • TX – 5.75 hours
  • GA – 6.5 hours
  Awaiting Accreditation:
  • NY
  • VA
  • CA
  Additional states may be applied for upon request of an attendee. This course is expected to receive up to 6 CLE credits. The number of credits approved will vary by state. Attorneys may be eligible to receive CLE credit through reciprocity or attorney self-submission in states from which direct accreditation has not been sought. To receive CLE credit, please note the code provided at the end of every session and fill-in an affidavit.
   
• Continuing Privacy Education (CPE) Credits:
  This event has been pre-approved for CPE credits for IAPP certificate holders. Additional information will be provided to all attendees requiring CPE credits after the event. Please make sure you indicated this request on your registration form. If you have any questions, please email memberservices@itechlaw.org.

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Committee Conversations

Substantive Law and Membership Committees will be meeting throughout the Summit for an opportunity to network with committee members as well as interested attendees on the topic areas. Feel free to stop by the 3rd Floor of Remo at one of the appointed times to meet with committee leaders and to connect with fellow ITechLaw peers. Committees will have two tables each, limited to 8 participants per table. For any committee related questions, please email memberservices@itechlaw.org.

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Quiet Floor

Need to take a Call? Don't want to leave?
Utilize our 'Quiet Floor' on the 5th floor. You can stay on the platform for useful updates, and no one will disturb you or try to video chat you on this floor.

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Social Media

The use of social media tools at this event is encouraged. Please use #GTLS2020 as a hashtag for social media discussions. We encourage you to tag and follow ITechLaw on LinkedIn (@itechlaw-association), Facebook (@itechlaw), and Twitter (@itechlaw_assn).

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Conference Materials

All final conference materials will be uploaded to the ITechlaw Member Center.

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