PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

This year, we are excited to host our first CONNECT hybrid event. To support a successful hybrid meeting, please follow these participation guidelines as much as possible during the the event:

• Ensure a good internet connection, as well as audio and visual outputs, prior to the meeting
• Mute yourself when you aren't speaking
• Do not multitask (or at least try really hard not to...)
• You will have the option to share your perspective via chat or audio during certain sessions
  • We will have a Zoom moderator who will assist with questions. We will provide guidance prior to the session starting.

• Come prepared for informative and collaborative sessions
• Montreal still requests that all in-person attendees wear a mask while in-doors
• When asking questions, you will be required to use a microphone to guarantee the virtual audience can hear you 
• Bring a computer or tablet so you can participate on the virtual collaboration tools for each session

Use the GA4GH Connect Slack channels to chat with your colleagues and carry-on discussions between sessions:

• #general: to connect with new and old faces, share updates, and learn more about the community
• #questions-4-secretariat: have a question or challenge? Secretariat is here to help!

Feel free to continue the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #GA4GHConnect!

Please note that participants in GA4GH meetings and activities are expected to follow the GA4GH Standards for Professional Conduct. GA4GH expects all attendees to help us create an inclusive environment.

• Be respectful
• Be transparent about potential conflicts of interest

The following will not be tolerated:

• Discrimination harassment
• Sexual harassment
• Disrespectful behaviours
• Violence

By entering the event, you enter an area where video and audio recording may occur. If you do not wish to be recorded, please inform us at operations@ga4gh.org.