We look forward to connecting with you at the 14th Annual Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Below is information to help you navigate the Whova app and connect to the conference.
*Do not share your login information with anyone. If two people log in using your email at the same time, both will be expelled from the virtual environment.
If you need assistance, please email sdww@sdbusinesschamber.com.
To create a Whova account, click here.
Make sure to use the same email address that was registered when your ticket was purchased.
Use this link to view the conference from your computer. Use the same Whova login email and password that you use on your mobile device.
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How to Download the Whova App
The Whova event app is for free for event attendees. To download the app, please follow ANY of the steps below:
- Open up the Apple Store or Google Play on your mobile device, and search for “Whova”.
- Or, visit here in your mobile device’s web browser.
When you have found Whova, tap to download and install the Whova app.
How to Sign In
1. Sign in options
- Enter the email address you used for event registration
- Or, use your social media account
2. Create password and type in your name.
3. Profile editing
Other attendees will see this and network with you, so make it look good. You can edit it later; click your profile picture (or a default headshot image) at top-left corner of the event “Home.”
4. Access your event main page
The app will take you to your event page automatically if organizers updated the app with your registration information.
If your event doesn’t show up automatically, search for it. Then, click the join button on the bottom of the event description page, and enter the event invitation code the organizers sent you. Or, request a new code and wait until the organizers approve your request.
The Three Most Popular Features
- Personal Schedule in “My Agenda”
The session includes all the details like overview, handouts, speaker profiles, etc. You can add the session into your own personal agenda and set a reminder. All the sessions you saved are in My Agenda.
- Participating in sessions through the app
During the session, you can click Like, ask questions or leave comments, and rate the session. You can take down your personal notes too.
- Plan Your Networking
With a little planning, you can make many valuable connections. Explore who else is attending the event. You can search by keywords including company name or title. You can click attendees in the list, and see their professional profiles. You can take a note, or request contact information.
- Recommended Connections for You
Click the Recommended tab on the top of the Attendees list to find Whova’s recommendations about people you may be interested in networking with. Click into each item to see attendees who came from the same city or have the same affiliations, educational backgrounds, or interests as you.
Make sure that your profile has enough information to match with other attendees. To edit your profile, click the pen icon in your profile preview.
- Say-Hi, In-app Messaging, and Private Group Chat
You can see the professional background information of fellow attendees, and say “Hi” with a click.
Or, start chatting through private in-app messages. By clicking the button on the top of the page, you can invite more people to join the conversation. Just convert it to a private group chat.
- Meeting scheduler
Use the meeting scheduling feature to suggest a time and a place to meet someone. If your request is accepted, you’ll see a notification and it’ll also show up in your agenda.
Create conversational topics and interact with others even prior to your event. You can plan social activities and gatherings with fellow attendees, ask organizers or attendees any questions, break the ice by selecting and answering fun questions, share a ride, explore job opportunities, and do much more.
Depending on your interests, you can enable notifications from certain topics on the Community Board. At top-right corner of the Community Board, click the vertical dots (settings) and find “Notification Settings”.
Alternatively, you can find the app “Settings” on the left-side slide menu (open it by clicking your profile picture or the default headshot image at top-left corner of the event “Home”).
You will need your personal QR code to check into the event and pick up your swag bag with speaker books.
- Have the Whova app downloaded and logged into your account
- At the top left, click on your profile photo
- Select the first option - My Contact Info & QR Code
- Click "View My Code"
We look forward to seeing you at the 14th Annual San Diego Women’s Week Leadership Conference at Rancho Bernardo Inn’s Aragon Ballroom on Thursday, March 2. Doors and seating open at 8 am.
Visit the Attendee Info Center for a tutorial on using Whova and other important links for the Conference.
What Your Ticket Includes
- Swag bag (first 500 to arrive)
- Speaker Books (first 450 to arrive)
- Morning coffee & tea bar with fruit and pastries (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
- Lunch & Dessert
- Keynote speakers and panel discussions
- Vendor Village
- Watch on-demand for 3 months
Directions
Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego (Directions)
Parking
Complimentary self-parking in the main lot or $8 valet.
Check-In
To check-in to the event, you will need to show your QR Code found in the Whova app or printed from your confirmation email. In the Whova App – Click your profile photo (top left), select My Contact Info, then My QR Code.
Open Seating
Doors will open to the seating area at 8 am. There is NO RESERVED SEATING. Seating is on a first-come basis. Please do not tip up a chair to save a seat as this is a safety hazard.
Agenda
Once logged into the Whova platform you will be able to see the full day's agenda. Please note the agenda is subject to change at any time with no notice.
Attire
Attire is business casual. We recommend bringing a sweater as the room will be air-conditioned.
Photo/Video Release
Portions of this program may be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to its unrestricted use, as deemed appropriate by North San Diego Business Chamber. Click here to see our complete Notice of Filming and Photography.
If you have any questions about the Conference, please email us here. We look forward to seeing you on March 2 at Rancho Bernardo Inn.
We look forward to hosting you virtually at the 14th Annual San Diego Women’s Week Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 2. You may connect to the livestream at 8 am and the program will begin at 8:50 am PST.
Visit the Attendee Info Center for a tutorial on using Whova and other important links for the Conference.
What Your Ticket Includes
- Virtual Conference
- Discussion Groups
- Keynote speakers and panel discussions
- Vendor Village
- Watch on-demand for 3 months
Agenda
Once logged into the Whova platform you will be able to see the full day's agenda. Please note the agenda is subject to change at any time with no notice.
Accessing the Conference - https://whova.com/portal/webapp/sdww_202303/
To view the livestream of the Conference you will need to be logged into Whova. Whether in the mobile app or on the computer you will go to the Agenda page and then click on the current session to see the livestream. If you have not set up your Whova account, please visit the Attendee Info Center above.
Using Multiple Devices
If you try to access the Agenda page from multiple devices at one time, you will be kicked out of the session on all devices.
You can watch the Conference from the website and use your mobile app to participate in the Community Board or visit the exhibitors at the same time.
Accessing Group Discussions
We will hold three group discussions during the day. If you wish to participate with other virtual attendees you will go to the Agenda in Whova, find the group discussion session and click to join on Zoom.
If you are on your mobile device, Zoom will connect in the Whova app. Please tap the video on the screen to find the “Breakout Room” button. You will then select a Breakout Room to enter.
From a computer, when you enter the session, it will trigger the Zoom app on your computer to open. Once in the meeting click on Breakout Rooms to join a discussion.
Speaker Books
Books are not included with your ticket. Below are links to the books written by our keynotes.
If you have any questions about the Conference, please email us here. We look forward to seeing you on March 2 at Rancho Bernardo Inn.