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Connect Tip: How to use Connect to get more from INFORMS conferences

  • 1.  Connect Tip: How to use Connect to get more from INFORMS conferences

    Posted 03-17-2016 13:28

    Analytics 2016 is quickly approaching, in fact, it starts in 23 days! Once you have registered for any event, you are a member of the corresponding group on INFORMS Connect. Here’s how you can utilize it during INFORMS events:

    • Click on the “Members” tab to find out who else is attending and set up meetings or chats prior to the event.
    • Start a discussion about presentations you are interested in attending & ask for advice on what sessions are good for your interests.
    • Following the meeting, access all the presentations in the group’s library, sorted by day and track.

    Registered and don’t see yourself in the group? 

    1. Make sure you have opted into Connect by visiting INFORMS Self Service Center
    2. Click “Update My Profile”
    3. Scroll to second “Edit” button
    4. Scroll down to “Opt Out Requests”
    5. Make sure “Opt me out of INFORMS Connect” is toggled “NO”
    6. Scroll down and click “Save”
    7. Scroll down and click “Confirm
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    Tracy Cahall
    Membership Coordinator
    INFORMS
    Catonsville MD
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