Gulfood 2021 - Virtual Meet the Buyer Event

Registration, booking meetings & 1:1 Video Calls | Quick Info

1:1 Meetings | Facts

• Meetings will be requested on your behalf.
• Meeting requests must be accepted to be scheduled.
• Meetings are managed online via 1:1 Video Calls

1:1 Video Calls | Technical Preparations

• Use a desktop computer or laptop where both Webcam and Microphone is installed.
• Double check if you have selected a proper time-zone (see Menu: Edit my Profile).
• Use Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Opera browser preferably.
• Internet Edge Browser only works for Version IDs 80+ (Chromium edition).
• To make sure that everything is set correctly, please go to your "Meetings" and click on the green camera button "Meeting starts in ..." - this will open the video call in your browser. You should see yourself!
• 1:1 Video call meetings can NOT be managed via the b2match Mobile App.

How does it work?

A matchmaking or networking event is a quick and easy way to meet potential cooperation partners in face-2-face talks. 15-20 minutes run fast but it is enough to build first connections before the bell rings and the next talk starts.

1) Online registration

REGISTRATION

• Register via the green button "Register now".
• Add contact and organisation details as requested.
• Compose your personal event schedule by adding presentations and workshops of your choice.
• Those who are interested to manage 1:1 meetings MUST select at least one networking session.

2) Before and during the event

BEFORE THE EVENT

• You can view date/time of your meetings via the Menu “Meetings” at any time.
• Check all your pending meeting requests and consider accepting or decline.
• Download the "b2match" Mobile App (iOS/Android) to
  * get access to your meeting schedule on your mobile phone
  * be informed about last-minute changes (bookings, cancellations)
  * manage additional meetings during the event (send/receive/confirm requests)

DURING THE EVENT

• Check again the latest version of your meeting schedule through the platform. Due to last minute changes it might have changed slightly.
• RESPECT the other participants' time and show up to all your meetings.
• If an unforeseen circumstance arises and you will not attend a meeting, please cancel your meetings through the platform. This way, the other participant will be notified.

1:1 MEETINGS VIA VIDEO CALLS | ADVICE & FAQ

BEFORE THE EVENT - TECHNICAL PREPARATIONS

• Use a desktop computer or laptop where both Webcam and Microphone is installed
  * Check your audio quality, using headphones is highly advised
  * Use a good webcam to improve the image quality
• Video call meetings can NOT be managed via the b2match Mobile App.
• Check your time-zone Time Zone Checker
  Log-in and select "Edit my profile" to check your current time zone selection. If this is not the time zone you are located during the meetings, please change accordingly.
• Use Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Opera browser preferably.
• Internet Edge Browser only works for Version IDs 80+ (Chromium edition).
• To make sure that everything is set correctly, please go to your "Meetings" and click on the green camera button "Meeting starts in ..." - this will open the video call feature of your browser. You should be able to see yourself!

DURING THE ONLINE EVENT

• Access the web platform and be online at least 5 minutes before your meetings start.
• RESPECT the other participants' time and show up to all your meetings.
• Close your Video Call meeting timely.
  Please leave the call-in time as you or your meeting partner can have a subsequent meeting right after. A watch is indicating the remaining meeting time.
• If an unforeseen circumstance arises and you will not attend a meeting, please cancel your meetings through the platform. This way, the other participant will be notified.

FAQs

How do I join a scheduled meeting?

• You can access your meeting schedule via Menu "Meetings" in the top right corner.
• Click the green button "Start meeting" next to your meetings to join the 1:1 meeting Video Call.

What options do I have if the meeting partner does not show up timely?

• Quick reminder to join the Video Call.
  Send a message to alert your meeting partner to join the missed Video call.
  This should work well if enough time is left over (e.g. 15+ min) for this scheduled meeting.
• If a meeting cannot be managed at the event date itself, please use the chat messaging system (open the meeting partners profile) to schedule a phone call or meeting outside this platform.

What if my camera or microphone does not work?

• Please check that you Brower don't blocks the usage of your camera/microphone due to security reasons.
  Check by having a video call with some of your colleagues in another tool (Google Meet, Zoom, ...)
• Depending on your Browser settings you may be asked to confirm the activation of the Camera/Microphone through a pop-up dialog form.
• How to enable the use of microphone/camera in your Browser?
  * Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2693767
  * Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-manage-your-camera-and-microphone-permissions
  * Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences

If none of the above works, consider switching to another device to join the meetings. There will also be a online Chat function on the day of the Event where you can highlight issues and ask questions to the Events Team.