If the event is in-person or the attendee app may be used to join the event, check out these other articles on how to access the People tab and connect in the attendee app:
The Connect Feature
This feature allows you to establish connections with other attendees; it's much like a friend request. Staying connected is a way to remember who you interacted with during the event and a great way to expand your professional and social networks.
When you connect with another attendee in one event, you will stay connected in the next event you participate in!
To connect with other attendees, log in through a browser or the attendee app, then go to the People to send a connection request.
Request to Connect
Click the Connect Button on the attendee's profile tile to send a connection request to the other attendee. The button will change to "Sent" while waiting for the other attendee to accept the request. The other attendee will be notified of the request and when they view the requester's profile tile, they will see an "Accept" button. Once accepted, both attendees will have a green checkmark when they view each other's profile tile, and will appear in each other's My Connections menu.
Connection Request Notification
After sending the request, the other attendee will receive a notification:
If they are online - they will get a notification badge on the bell icon
If they are offline - they will receive an email notification.
Accept a Connection Request
To approve the request, click the Accept button from the notification email, bell icon, or the attendee's profile tile.
Connection Approval Notification
Once the request is accepted, the requestor should get a notification through the bell icon, the connected attendee should appear in the My Connections tab, and the attendee's tile should have a green check mark. There is no approval notification through email.
Download Your Connections
To download a CSV file of your connections' contact information, click Edit Profile from the admin console, then go to Meetings & Connections.
What are the limitations if attendees are not connected?
Attendees are not required to connect to be able to chat and set up meetings. They must, however, be connected if they would like to have access to initiate a live, real-time 1:1 video call without having to set up and invite the other to a meeting.
Action | Connected | Not Connected |
Send Private Messages | Yes | Yes |
Request a Meeting | Yes | Yes |
Video Call without an appointment | Yes | No |
Note: Attendees can change their profile privacy settings to disable these actions, except for turning off the video call button if the attendees are already connected.
Connecting Through the Attendee App
The attendee app also has a people tab where attendees can connect. Just click on an attendee profile, then click the Connect button below their profile picture to request a connection. The button will turn grey after sending the request. Once the attendee approves your request, the button will disappear, and they will be added to your Connected tab.
