Dear Conference Attendees,
Welcome to SiM Forums! This platform has been created to provide a space for conference registrants to connect, socialise, and make new friends before the event begins. And therefore, please feel free to use these forums even if you are not a student.
Purpose of the Forum:
• Connect with fellow conference attendees
• Find potential roommates for the duration of the conference
• Make plans with other attendees e.g. tours and commutes
• Discuss topics related to the conference and network with peers
• Share tips, advice, and excitement about the upcoming event
Forum Rules:
By using the SiM Forums, you agree to abide by the following:
1. Be Respectful: Treat fellow users with kindness, respect, and empathy. Harassment, hate speech, discrimination, or any form of bullying will not be tolerated.
2. Keep it Civil:Â Engage in constructive and courteous discussions. Disagreements are natural, but please express your opinions in a respectful manner.
3. Stay Relevant:Â Keep your posts related to the conference or topics of interest to attendees. Off-topic discussions should be taken to appropriate forums or platforms.
4. Protect Personal Information:Â Be cautious about sharing sensitive personal information publicly. Use private messaging for exchanging contact details or sensitive information.
5. No Solicitation:Â Avoid promoting commercial products or services. This forum is intended for socializing and networking among conference attendees.
6. Disclaimer: This forum is not actively moderated. SiM reserves the right to remove any content or user deemed inappropriate without prior notice. By participating in this forum, you acknowledge that SiM, IEEE Magnetics Society, and the respective conferences are not liable for any interactions, disputes, or consequences arising from connections made here. Users are responsible for their own actions and interactions.
7. Report Concerns: If you encounter any inappropriate behavior, harassment, or content that violates these rules, please report it to @Admin immediately. You can also email @Admin via SiM@ieeemagnetics.org for any inquiries or concerns related to the forum.
How to join the locked forum groups:
To ensure the security and privacy of our conference participants' data, the conference forums are locked. Only conference registrants will be granted access to the forum groups. Here is how you can join:
1. Create an Account:Â If you haven't already, create an account on the forum. But please use your real name.
2. Contact Admin: Once you have created your account, please email SiM@ieeemagnetics.org with evidence of your conference registration (i.e. conference registration email issued by the conference with your registered email, name, affiliation). These shared information will be used solely for the purpose of validating your identity as the conference's attendee.
3. Confirmation:Â Admin will verify your conference registration and add you to the respective conference group on the forum.
4. Start Socializing:Â Once you've been added to the group, feel free to start socializing, connecting with fellow attendees, and make plans for the conference!
Have a new conference to add to the forums?
Contact SiM@ieeemagnetics.org to put in a request!
We're excited to see you all connect and engage with each other on this platform. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to @Admin.
Looking forward to meeting you all at the conference!
Best regards,
@Admin
