Women's Forum Germany 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

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COVID-19 Information 


IMPORTANT : WHAT DO I NEED TO CHECK BEFORE TRAVELING ?

- Before traveling, always check the website of your country of origin for the measures in place to enter Germany. The current complete German regulation for that is described here.  
Currently, all travelers must complete a digital registration before entering the country by air and/or from another country.


- You must also be tested before departure. The same applies to entry from foreign risk areas. The test must meet the criteria of the Robert Koch Institute. 
Fully vaccinated and recovered persons can alternatively deposit a proof of vaccination or recovery in the entry portal.


- On the information pages of the Berlin Senate Chancellery you will find an overview of the current entry regulations on domestic quarantine, as well as reporting and testing obligations.


DO I HAVE TO WEAR A MASK ? 

Mouth and nose must be covered aboard any public transport. 

Masks must fulfill the requirements of FFP2.
WHERE CAN I GET A COVID TEST IN BERLIN ? 

The Senate Department for Health has information on all testing centres in Berlin. Most now offer only rapid testing, but some also have PCR services. PCR tests at commercial centres will cost upwards of €30, with express services even more expensive. Information on all the testing centres in Berlin can be found here. 

Registration & Account Management

Registration 

Trouble with registration?

Be sure you have filled in all of the mandatory fields on the registration form. You will not be able to validate the form if our system identifies errors. 
If you are still encountering issues registering, please send us a screenshot of the issue you encounter at delegates@womens-forum.com

Account creation

How do I create an account?

After registering, you received an email from the Women's Forum inviting you to login to our platform by creating an account. If you have not received this confirmation email, please check your spam folder. If you require further help, please contact us at delegates@womens-forum.com. 
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Password

What do I do if I forgot my password?

Click on the button below to go to the authentification page where you can click 'forgot your password'. If you have already created an account via the steps above (confirmation email), you will receive an email with a verification code to change your password. Check your spam folder if you do not see the email. 

Locked account

What do I do if I am locked out of my account?

You are automatically locked out of your account after 5 unsuccessful login attempts. After 5 minutes you may attempt to sign in again. If you still require help, contact us at delegates@womens-forum.com

Programme

Programme

What time zone is the Programme in?

The PDF Programme is written in Central European Time (CET) as our Forum will be taking place in Berlin,  Germany. 
If you are not able to join at this time, do note that all of the sessions will be available for replay after they are live. 

Programme: Sessions

How do I access the sessions?

On the days of the event, there will be a "LIVE" button on the top right of the menu bar. There will also be a timeline banner at the top of the page on which you can click to access the sessions. These will take you directly to the currently airing sessions.

You can also access each session by clicking on the video icon on the top right section of each session's description page. Either way you will only be able to access the sessions once they are airing live. 
Programme

Programme: Bookmarking Sessions

How do I bookmark sessions?

It's easy! Just go to the Programme page (agenda button in the menu) and click on the 'bookmark' icon on the top right corner of a session  to bookmark it.
You can also click on a session to reach the session detail page and click on the 'bookmark' button under the video player.

All bookmarked sessions will appear in the "My agenda" tab of your account profile. You will receive email reminders before the start of each bookmarked session. 
My agenda

Programme: Replay

Will the sessions be available on replay? 

Yes! All registered attendees will have access to the sessions on demand after Women's Forum Germany 2022 has come to an end. You can access the sessions for replay the same way you will when they are live - either from their session pages or from your account's bookmarked sessions. 

Programme: Sessions

What if I can't make it to all the sessions? 

No worries! The sessions will be available to all registered delegates on replay, just make sure you're logged in to your account to view them! 

Programme: Sessions

Will my video be shown during the sessions?

Only speakers videos will be shared during each of the public sessions. If you wish to participate in Networking, you will have the option to turn on your camera and speak with other event attendees. Either visit the Networking Hub during the event, or go to the "My contacts" tab of your account and reaching out to other attendees to request a video call. Calls can only happen if both parties opt-in.

Programme: Sessions

How can I ask questions during the sessions? 

On the right side of the screen for most sessions you will see a "Discussion" tab that will allow you to type in your comments and questions in real time as the sessions are airing. 

Digital Platform

Browser

Trouble viewing video content?

For optimal browsing, a modern and up-to-date browser is necessary. 
Example of compatible browsers: 
  • Google Chrome 
  • Firefox 
  • Edge
  • Safari 
 Obsolete browser: IE11 does not support the new web standards. 

The IT department of some companies may restrict certain functionalities (video viewing, videoconferencing). In this case, it is recommended if possible to change the browser. If this does not work, please use another means of connection (access to the site via another computer, mobile or other personal device). 

 If all the above is up to date and you still can't see the session, try refreshing your page and clearing your cache. 
Links on how to to clear each browser below: 

Networking

How do I edit my networking profile?

Our digital platform allows you to network one-on-one and carry out video and audio calls. 
To do so, you need to :
  1. Access your profile by clicking on the 'My profile' button and click on the "My Info" tab.
  2. Make sure your networking options are activated by ticking the box in the "Want to  network with others?" section
Networking Settings

Application

Is there a phone app? 

No, this year the Women's Forum has decided not to have a phone application. All relevant information are available on the event's website. 

Access the Event - French Embassy Berlin 

Address

What's my destination ?

Ambassade de France 
Wilhelmstr. 69 
10117 BERLIN 

Transport

How can I get there ? 

U-Bahn :  Stop U Französische Str. (line U6). 

S-Bahn: S1, S2, S25 

Bus : 100, 200, N2