Is this event in-person or online?
The entirety of OCALICONLINE 2023 will be exclusively online, with no in-person gatherings.
What will the virtual event look like?
The virtual conference will be a four-day conference with over 200 sessions. We will use our own platform accessed through your OCALI Pass account, coupled with integrations from Zoom.
Am I required to attend the entirety of the event?
Of course not! We realize schedules are challenging and it may not be realistic for someone to attend all four days, but this is the beauty of our on-demand feature! You can attend the live event as your schedule allows, and you can catch everything else later on-demand. You have the power to decide what meets your needs, whether that's attending the live event, watching on-demand or a combination of both.
In what time zone are the conference hours and sessions listed?
All times listed are Eastern Standard Time. If you are in a time zone other than EST, use a tool such as timeanddate.com to convert to your own time zone.
Do I have to pre-register for each individual session I want to attend?
No, sessions are first-come, first-served, so there is no pre-registration necessary. Also, adding a session to your 'My Schedule' feature in the Session Sorter (available later this summer) does not reserve or guarantee you a spot in the virtual session.
Are there limits to the number of people who can join a session?
There is a limit for sessions, though we anticipate there being plenty of room in each session. We encourage attendees to join the session a few minutes early, if possible.
Do I have to complete the session evaluation immedlately after I watch the session or can I do it later?
The evaluation does not have to be done immediately; you can complete the evaluation at your leisure. But you must complete it in order to receive your attendance certificate and before on-demand access closes, so we suggest doing it right after the session is over when everything is fresh on your mind!
If I miss a session or cannot attend a certain portion due to another commitment, will recordings be available on-demand for me to watch later?
Yes, most breakout sessions will be recorded and available following the conference. A precise listing of what session types will and will not be recorded can be found on our on-demand page.
Will there be live networking opportunities?
Networking opportunities are layered throughout the event. Networking sessions will not be recorded or available on-demand. And don't forget - there's always social media!