ELFA 2020 Business LIVE!

FAQs

Virtual Conference Information

Registered attendees - conference doors are now open!

Check out what we have in store for you. First things first, head to the network/attendee tab and update your profile. From there you can view the attendee list and head over to the agenda tab to create your personal schedule.

USE GOOGLE CHROME FOR ELFA 2020 BUSINESS LIVE!

You may also copy and paste this link into Google Chrome:
https://2020buslive.elfaonline.org/s/series-reg7/home

Should you run into firewall or VPN issues, you can run the link from your personal computer.

As a refresher, please review the virtual conference demo below:

Yes! The virtual platform for ELFA 2020 Business LIVE! is user-friendly and you should not encounter any issues accessing it. However, it never hurts to check your system.

Please use this BigMarker System Check to ensure you will not have any issues accessing the platform. If you need further technical assistance, please contact Rohit Bagare at elfainfodesk@gmail.com.

Here are some other tips to help eliminate any issues you might have connecting to the conference:

  • Position yourself in a place with consistent, high speed internet.
  • Turn off VPNs and strict corporate firewalls. These throttle upload speed, causing lag, and can potentially block audio and video streams.
  • Use a desktop/laptop computer. The platform is not mobile-friendly.
  • Use Firefox or Chrome. These browsers are optimal for the platform.

You’ll have multiple opportunities to expand your professional network, engage with other attendees and create lasting connections at ELFA 2020 Business Live! A number of unique networking opportunities are available to you from within the virtual conference platform, from online lounges to other virtual gathering spots. Highlights include:
  • Head to the networking lounges to chat with your peers about industry hot topics or continue the dialogue from sessions. The conference will feature a variety of lounges where attendees can network, with chats focused on best practices in specific areas.
  • Engage in private 1:1 chats with other attendees at any time throughout the event.
  • Participate in group chats within sessions to exchange thoughts with other attendees on the topics at hand.
  • Visit the virtual exhibit hall to network with industry service providers. Attendees can engage in private 1:1 chats with exhibitors and also participate in private “in-boothâ€� group chats with exhibitors and other attendees. In addition, exhibitors have the ability to schedule and conduct 1:1 video chats within the platform.
  • Exchange emails with individual attendees.

This year our evening receptions will be a little different. We will be using the online platform Rally to gather and network. See below for some quick tips for using the platform!

  • Please join through Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer—the platform is not mobile friendly.
  • To join as a Guest, just type in your name and click Join!
  • You will need a webcam and mic to join.

Once you're in, feel free to join a room, and any table within that room. In Rally, you can hear the background chatter of everyone else in the room, just as if you were in an actual reception hall!

If it gets too loud or distracting, you can mute the background chatter by clicking on the volume symbol, next to "All Tables" at the top/right of the screen.

View a quick, 30-second demonstration of what Rally looks like. Please also refer to Rally's FAQ if you have any other questions

Some members have asked about firewall and/or videoconference access issues. The virtual platform for ELFA 2020 Business LIVE! is user-friendly and is not hosted on the Zoom video conferencing platform. You should not encounter access issues once you receive your personalized ELFA Business Live conference link prior to the event. However, it never hurts to check your system using this System Check a few days before the event to make sure you can access the platform and make any adjustments necessary. The platform is not mobile-friendly.

No. The platform is not mobile-friendly. Please access the platform with your desktop or laptop computer.

It's an online event that mimics many of the qualities of an in-person event. On the ELFA 2020 Business LIVE! virtual platform, attendees can move around the conference hall, clicking from one virtual area to the next. You can also connect with other attendees for networking and discussion, visit a multimedia exhibit hall, stop by a help desk with any questions, and go back and watch recorded sessions, available immediately and posted for up to six months after the event.

Virtual Exhibitor Information

Once the Exhibitor Prospectus comes out, this will be answered in more detail. But in short, you will provide images, logos, banners and videos to our virtual platform provider who will build your booth for you. The cost of the booth build is included in your exhibitor fee. The virtual provider will build your booth and 2-3 weeks after the content is provided, you will be given a link to approve your booth or make changes.

General Information

ELFA 2020 Business LIVE! is an innovative virtual event that will deliver value to the entire ELFA membership. This isn’t just another video conference. We’ll use cutting-edge technology tools to learn—and network—together. We can’t wait to show you our interactive virtual platform featuring unique opportunities you’ve never experienced at an ELFA event. Get ready for top-notch programming, lower registration fees, no hotel and travel costs—all designed to help ELFA members come together as a community to create connections, share insights and prepare for what’s coming next.

This exciting event will be held October 27-28, 2020.

Yes. You won’t want to miss our multimedia exhibit hall, featuring first-rate solutions for the equipment finance industry. From live presentations to Q&A sessions, you’ll discover the latest resources for your business.

You’ll have multiple opportunities to expand your professional network, engage with other attendees and create lasting connections at ELFA 2020 Business Live! A number of unique networking opportunities are available to you from within the virtual conference platform, from online lounges to other virtual gathering spots. Highlights include:
  • Head to the networking lounges to chat with your peers about industry hot topics or continue the dialogue from sessions. The conference will feature a variety of lounges where attendees can network, with chats focused on best practices in specific areas.
  • Engage in private 1:1 chats with other attendees at any time throughout the event.
  • Participate in group chats within sessions to exchange thoughts with other attendees on the topics at hand.
  • Visit the virtual exhibit hall to network with industry service providers. Attendees can engage in private 1:1 chats with exhibitors and also participate in private “in-boothâ€� group chats with exhibitors and other attendees. In addition, exhibitors have the ability to schedule and conduct 1:1 video chats within the platform.
  • Exchange emails with individual attendees.

At ELFA 2020 Business Live! you’ll experience stellar keynotes, top-notch and highly focused breakout sessions, interactive networking, an online exhibit hall… and you’ll even have some fun! You and your staff will enjoy multiple opportunities to learn and connect with your colleagues—and get ready for what’s coming next.

  • No plane tickets or hotel rooms needed. You can attend from anywhere.
  • Drastically discounted registration fees and expanded content make it easier for you and your employees— representing a wide range of job responsibilities and experience levels—to attend.
  • Expand your professional network with formal and informal virtual networking.
  • Focus on the issues that matter to you through targeted sessions and interactive discussions with experts.
  • Sessions will be recorded and you'll have access to them for a full year. Join us in real-time or watch sessions on-demand.
  • Visit the multimedia exhibit hall to discover solutions for your business.

The ELFA Board of Directors and professional staff have been monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, the safety of our members, event participants, community and staff are our top priority. After talking to members and weighing a number of factors, we believe the decision to hold a virtual event instead of an in-person Annual Convention is in the best interest of everyone involved.

Yes! The schedule may be found here:
http://apps.elfaonline.org/events/2020/2020buslive/sched.cfm.