Virtual Attendee Experience

If you can’t attend the Summit in-person you can attend virtually through our digital platform, which delivers the sessions and networking right to your fingertips. Available to all Summit attendees (both in-person and virtual) the digital event platform will allow you to connect with other Summit attendees, participate in live-streamed sessions, connect with tabletop sponsors and speakers, and watch on-demand content.

• Directly search, view and chat with other Summit attendees and tabletop sponsors. You can choose to video or text chat through the app or web platform or set up a specific time to meet during the Summit.
• Participate in sessions/panel discussions as they’re taking place in real-time. You’ll also have access to these sessions on-demand after the Summit is over.
• Enjoy AI-powered matchmaking recommendations as you engage with the app or web platform and other attendees
• Filter and find attendees by topic, meeting availability, participant type (tabletop sponsor, speaker, etc.), job title, and more

Schedule of Events for Virtual Experience

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST
Virtual Exhibit Hours
Use this time to network and schedule meetings with our tabletop exhibitors or mingle with fellow attendees

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CST
Session: Establishing a Command Post in Real Events
Running a command post virtually and/or having virtual components is actually not a new phenomenon. Some instances have necessitated hosting participants in separate locations and connecting them virtually. Fast forward to a COVID world and running commands posts virtually has become a requirement. Panelists in this session will focus on the process of setting up a virtual or hybrid command post in real events.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Virtual Exhibit Hours
Visit the virtual exhibit hall and schedule meetings with the exhibitors.

11:00 AM- 12:00 PM CST
Session: Establishing Field Facilities in a Real Event
During real events field response activities still need to be executed well. Key activities like operational briefings, wildlife response, and oil spill clean-up require some face to face interaction to be successful. The panelists in this session will share and discuss real event case studies and what they have experienced and learned in our current COVID environment.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Virtual Exhibit Hours
Use this time to network and schedule meetings with our tabletop exhibitors or mingle with fellow attendees

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CST
Session: Conducting Virtual Exercises
This session will focus on what systems have been used to date to run a variety of exercise scenarios using virtual tools. The presenters will share their experiences on what worked well and what needed improvement, including the most effective techniques for engaging participants. Panelists will elaborate on the future possibilities for a virtual exercise and how to design a valuable training opportunity for IMT members. This session will also include agency expectations for virtual exercises.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM CST
Virtual Exhibit Hours
Visit the virtual exhibit hall and schedule meetings with the exhibitors.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
Session: Sharing of COVID Guidance – Upstream, Downstream, and Midstream
The events of 2020 have forced operators to update and rewrite guidance documents practically on the fly in response to constantly changing health environments. This panel will provide an opportunity to discuss what everyone has done to keep their platforms and/or refineries running. Further, this will allow some best practices to surface that can be applied towards the future.

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM CST
Session: Joint Information Center (JIC) – How Would You Run a Media Event in a Virtual Setting?
Running media events can be tricky unto themselves, but how would you run it if it was in a virtual setting? The panelists in this session will explore important topics relative to facilitating and managing a media event in a virtual setting, as well as equipment to use.

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CST
Virtual Exhibit Hours
Use this time to network and schedule meetings with our tabletop exhibitors or mingle with fellow attendees

Take a video tour of the digital event platform

https://youtu.be/RUocs0wOX88

Helpful “how-to” videos for using the digital platform

#HowTo Network with Other Attendees

#HowTo Request Meetings and Make Video Calls

#HowTo Manage Your Calendar and Meeting Slots

#HowTo Connect with the Right People

#HowTo Connect with Exhibitors (Tabletop Sponsors)