FAQ SMUS Brazil

SMUS Brazil Zoom Technical Guidelines

Please, find attached below the Technical Guidelines for the Zoom meeting application, which will be used for all activities during the Conference: 

 

1. How do I use Zoom to take part in SMUS Brazil activities?

  • You will need a device (desktop, tablet, laptop, or  smartphone) that is connected to the Internet and a valid registration for the conference. You will receive access details in the form of Zoom links, a few days prior to the conference. Presentations will be done using the Zoom interface. For authors who will be presenting we suggest testing camera, audio and internet connection beforehand. For further information please check our Technical Guidelines attached above.

 

2. When will the “2st International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Spatial Methods for Urban Sustainability (‘SMUS Conferece‘) & 1st RC33 Regional Conference ‘Latin America: Brazil’ in cooperation with ESA RN21 ‘Quantitative Methods’“ take place?

  • The conference will take place online from Thursday, September 8th, to Satuday, September 10th, 2022.

 

3. Where will I be able to access activities on the day of the event?

  • The links to the streams will be available at the participant’s area on the registration system. The links will also be available in the Conference Agenda. Please note that the links for the AM Courses will only be available to enrolled participants who have been informed by e-mail of their admissions.

 

4. What time zone will be used for the virtual conference?

  • The virtual conference sessions will take place in Brasília Time (BRT). Please find the link for time zone converter here.

 

5. How will the conference program be?

  • The online conference program will include lectures with keynote speakers, multiple theme sessions and advanced methodological training courses. Please check all activities in the Conference Program.

 

6. How much does it cost the participation in the conference?

  • There is no conference fee.

 

7. Will there be a certificate of participation?

  • The certificates will be available approximately ten days after the event on the registration system and will be available for those who participated in 75% of the activities.

 

8. What will be the official language for the presentations?

  • English will be the official language for sessions and lectures. The methods courses have some exceptions which language was defined by the respective trainers (Portuguese or Bilingual).

 

9. I will be presenting during the conference, is there any specific format I should use for my presentation?

  • Authors must follow the official SMUS Conference PowerPoint Template, which is available on the Calls & Announcements area of the website. We advise participants to save the presentation in PDF format.

 

10. When will I receive the instructions for attending the virtual conference?

  • One week prior to the conference, you will receive an email via the email you used to register for the conference containing all the instructions on how to access the virtual conference.

 

11. Can my computer or mobile device handle the virtual conference?

  • Yes, most computers and smartphones can use Zoom. However, presenters are advised to use laptops instead of phones for easy viewing of buttons. Additionally, a good internet connection will allow you to join the meetings swiftly and with ease.

 

12. Who do I contact if I have any further questions?