Annual conference

Conference Mobile App

You can download the Whova app from the Apple and Android Stores. When you launch the Whova app, log in using the email you used to register for the conference, and when prompted in the Events section, click on “My Events” and you should see the NISOD logo next to “International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence.”  Click on that event and it will take you to our conference app.

Benefits of Using the Conference App

  • Up-to-date session schedules and personalized agendas with reminders.
  • View profiles of speakers and fellow attendees, and create your own!
  • Searchable exhibitor listings with contact information, descriptions, and booth locations.
  • Receive updates such as last-minute schedule changes.
  • Get presentation documents and slides (if the presenter uploaded any).
  • Participate in networking and fun activities with other attendees.
  • Shared photo albums where attendees can upload pictures.
  • The ability for participants to provide feedback about aspects of the conference experience, including presentations.

For more information, please visit the Whova Attendee User Guide.

Main Features

Mobile App

  1. Find the “Agenda” tab at the bottom of the screen. You should see a list of sessions for that day.
  2. You can move through different days by selecting the date you want to view on the calendar at the top of the agenda.
  3. Browse or search for sessions on the top bar.
  4. Once you find the session you want to access, tap on it.
  5. If the session hasn’t occurred yet, you can click “Add to My Agenda” to put the session on your own personal agenda and set a reminder.

Web Version

  1. Find the “Agenda” tab on the side of the screen. You should see a list of sessions for that day.
  2. You can move through different days by selecting the date you want to view on the calendar at the top of the agenda.
  3. Browse or search for sessions on the top bar.
  4. Once you find the session you want to access, tap on it.
  5. If the session hasn’t occurred yet, you can click “Add to My Agenda” to put the session on your own personal agenda.

Mobile App

  1. Click the “Attendees” tab on the bottom of the screen to browse the attendee list.
  2. At the top of the page, you can search attendees by keywords such as company, name, or title. In their professional profiles, you can take notes or request contact information.
  3. To find people with common backgrounds and interests, click the “Recommended” tab on the top of the attendees list to find Whova’s recommendations about people you may be interested in networking with. Click into each item to see attendees who come from the same city or have the same affiliations, educational background, or interests as you.
  4. Say “Hi” with one click or start a private chat by clicking the message button. You can convert it to a private group chat by inviting more people.

Web Version

  1. Click the “Attendees” tab on the left side of the screen under Main Navigation.
  2. At the top of the page, you can search attendees by keywords such as company, name, or title.
  3. To start a conversation, click “Send Message” to begin a chat.

Mobile App

  1. Click the “Community” tab (on the bottom of the screen and on the left hand side on desktop).
  2. Create a new conversation topic, or tap the topic to join existing topics like “Meet-ups.”
  3. Click “follow” directly next to the topics on the Community Board that you want to stay up to date with. To find the topics you’re following, choose between three tabs near the top of the page: “All Topics,” “Followed,” and “New Topics.”

Web Version

  1. Click the “Community” tab on the side menu to the left of the screen
  2. Create a new conversation topic, or use existing topics like “Meet-ups.”
  3. Click “follow” directly next to the topics on the Community Board that you want to stay up to date with. To find the topics you’re following, choose between three tabs near the top of the topics list section: “All Topics,” “Followed,” and “New Topics.”

Access and send messages.

  • Leaderboard: Attendees will earn points based on their participation in the community board. Points can also be earned in surveys, polls, and session feedback if enabled. See who’s on top.
  • Photos: Upload and share photos during the conference.
  • Logistics: Important conference and hotel information such as the wifi password.
  • Videos: Share videos during the conference.
  • Floor Map: This map helps you find important spaces such as a room or the registration area.
  • Surveys: Complete a survey after attending a session.
  • Polls
  • Resources
  • Twitter
  • WhovaGuide: Access the official WhovaGuide

Get the Whova App

for iOS Devices

QR Code to Download Whova on Apple Device
Download Apple iOS App image

for Android Devices

QR Code to Download Whova on Android Device
Download Google Phone App image

for Blackberry or
Windows Phones

Download Windows Phone App image

If you have any issues or questions, please email support@nisod.org.