This year, IAVM is pleased to present for VenueConnect 2013 a new conference mobile app – powered by Ungerboeck Software – that is easy to access (no app store required!) while providing a rich mobile site experience. Below are instructions to access the VenueConnect conference site, as well as tips and tricks to get the most out of it.
Accessing the App
In your mobile browser, simply go to iavm.org/app. You are now accessing the conference site!
If you would like to save the conference app on your home screen to easily access it, follow the brief steps listed below for your device type.
iOS Devices (Apple)
- Open the web page in your mobile browser (default browser Safari is recommended)
- Tap the menu button (right-pointing arrow), and select “Add to Home Screen”
- Item will be named VenueConnect (you may edit the name); press “Add” at the top right. The conference app is now pinned to your homescreen for quick access!
Android Devices
- Open the web page in your mobile browser (default Android Browser or Google Chrome are recommended)
- Tap the menu button, and add the page to your bookmarks. In Chrome, just tap on the star and follow the prompt
- Open your bookmarks using the menu button, and find the new bookmark you’ve just added. Press down and hold on the bookmark until you see an action menu. Select “Add to Homescreen. The conference app is now pinned to your homescreen for quick access!
BlackBerry Devices
- Open the web page in your mobile browser
- Tap the overflow icon (3 dots), and select “Add to Home Screen”
- Item will be named VenueConnect (you may edit the name); press “Save.” The conference app is now pinned to your homescreen for quick access!
Windows Devices
- Open the web page in your mobile browser
- From the address bar, tap “Pin Site,” then click “Pin to Start”
- Tap “Pin to Start.” The conference app is now pinned to your start screen for quick access!
Tips for Using App
- You can Favorite any item from the conference app to track your top sessions, contacts and events. Simply get to the item you would like to Favorite, select “Actions” at the top of your screen, and select “Add to Favorites.” You can access your Favorites from the conference home page (menu item titled Favorites).
- Important announcements, including location changes or weather updates, will be available on the conference site home page under the “Notifications” menu item. If new notifications have been added, the number of new notifications will be listed directly on the menu.
- IAVM may make updates to the conference app content.If a newer version of the website is available, select “Yes” when the popup appears asking if you would like to upload the most recent version of the site. All of your Favorites will remain saved.
