Is this your first online conference? RTC2021 – The Online Edition is the 2nd for us, so still learning.

Online conferencing can be tricky, but you are the most important focus in this one so, don’t worry. We’ve got your back!

We prepared a survival guide with all you need to know in order to go through this event with brio. Scroll through the list, fulfill the missions and you’ll be ready to enjoy testing!

The key to enter RTC this year is not a ticket, it’s a link 🙃You received the registration email(s) (automatically sent from Bigmarker – the platform which hosts RTC), with the links for connecting to the platform.

You should get:

• 2 emails for each day of conference (check spam folders too)

Why two?

Remember that during the day we have some presentations happening in parallel? Well, that’s why you received 2 emails.
Like in the previous editions we have parallel tracks, only now you don’t have to move from one room to another in order to join your favourite session, you just switch between the two links.

• make sure you have access to the email which was used when the tickets were ordered (especially if it’s your work email)
• * you will also receive reminders to join the conference and you will have the option to add the events in your Google Calendar (we encourage you to use it)

Technical checklist

System requirements for Bigmarker: https://www.bigmarker.com/system_check be sure that you have a good internet connection test your microphone and webcam before the session starts so that you can be ready to interact with the others if you use a laptop or tablet, be sure that you are connected to a power source. You don’t want to miss the action because of a low battery.
Have a sneak peak in BigMarker to check it out

Code of Conduct

Beware of our Code of Conduct, we take it very seriously. Our conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form!

Less quick version, here: https://romaniatesting.ro/code-of-conduct/

See you on Slack

We prepared some channels on Slack, so we can be connected during the conference.

You never used Slack?
It’s a communication app available for Android, iOS, web browsers and desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux.

The channels are like dedicated rooms for different topics.
Cool fact: the conversations during sessions from Bigmarker will be available in Slack (channel – General)

Link (you can use it already):
https://join.slack.com/t/romaniantesting/shared_invite/zt-6fihqmrr-dbyHuJ94x6oplUTMZ~8JcQ

General – we post here last minute updates, so be sure that you check it frequently.
Support – if you need help, we are here for you. For technical difficulties or other unforeseen.
OpenSpace – interact with other participants. This year we can’t share ideas face-to-face, but here we try to recreate the coffee break feeling.
Feedback – share your reaction, opinion about this edition of RTC, advice, thoughts, ideas, etc.

For a more formal feedback, use this email address: feedback at romaniatesting dot ro

Social Media – Use the hashtag #RTC2021

We will post during the event on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter. You are more than welcome to share your RTC experience with others on social media using this hashtag.

Have a plan

Review the agenda and pick sessions in advance.
As you know, there will be two sessions at the same time with different topics.
Check the agenda and create your own personalized schedule. This will help you save time during the event, as you will be prepared to access the right link and you will not lose important parts.

Maybe you want to write down your own must-haves for this edition.  That way you make sure you don’t miss anything.
Ex: specific questions for specific speakers

Stay focused

• Set your out of office reply
• Sisable unnecessary notifications
• Prepare a comfortable spot, water and your favorite coffee (you will have enough breaks for refills, but maybe the engagement with other participants will be too captivating to visit the kitchen ;)
• Be sure that you are in a quiet room
• Announce your friends that you are going on an adventure in the RTC world, so they don’t make surprise visits
• Aake notes: analog or digital, it can help you fix the information or relive the conference later

Share the knowledge

Don’t be selfish! Share the valuable information and inspirational thoughts from RTC with your colleagues Online or Offline.
Enjoy testing, wherever you are!

If you still encounter problems, contact us using Slack (Support channel) or via email.