Directions Events App
Discovering Directions events have never been easier. With Directions Events mobile app you will have quick and easy access to all Days of Knowledge and Directions events. See the sponsors, get in touch with speakers, expand your network and see details of all sessions. Are you ready to embark on your new adventure? Download Directions Events app and let it guide you throughout the events of your choice.
Download the app
Download the app: First, you will need to download the Directions Event app from your app store. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices and it’s for free. Type "Directions Events App" in the search bar and look for the logo to find our app!
Create an account: Once you have downloaded the app, you can log in with your Directions4partners profile. (NOTE: every person who is attending one of the events or is part of the Community portal has a Directions4partners profile). Later on you can access the app through LinkedIn or Apple verification as well.
Overview
Explore the app: Once you have logged in, you will be taken to the app’s home screen. From here you can explore upcoming and past events such as for example Directions ASIA, Days of Knowledge Central, Days of Knowledge Nordic and Directions EMEA. If you are already registered for a given event (registered on www.directions4partners.com with a registration code), you will be able to access the information about the event and start to plan you schedule. In the bottom of your home screen you can see five navigation options such as "Home, Event, Schedule, People and Me" which makes your experience very organized and easy. Moreover, on the home screen you have on the right side hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) through which you can access other options such as settings or "My event contacts".
Navigation: When you open the event that you are attending, you will be able to see the list of sponsors, speakers, location of your session. Moreover, the whole schedule is available in the so you can see all details about different sessions. If you wish to come back from the event screen to home screen, click the door on the right side of your screen.
Build your schedule
Filter your schedule: Once you access the schedule you can use the filter in order to find sessions that are the most interesting for you. You filter sessions depending on the “Target”: BC Developer, BC Consultant, Power Platform. Depending on “Product Category”: Business Central, Power App, Power BI. And last but not least depending on “Session Type”: Conference Session (1,5 hour), Conference Session (45 min), Conference Session (60 min), Sponsor Session, Pre-conference workshop.
Session Details: Once you access a specific session, you will be able to see the speaker, length of the session, description of the session and location where the session will take place. You can add sessions to your calendar therefore keeping track of all your sessions will be very easy.
Floor plans – for large events this is a very important feature. You can see the location of sponsors and session rooms by clicking the link in the session or sponsor page.
Stay informed: Throughout the event, the app may send you notifications about important updates or changes in schedule. Make sure you check the app regularly so you do not miss anything important. The new version of the app allows you to follow speakers. Speakers you follow show up in blue in speaker lists.
Provide feedback: After the session is over, the app provides you possibility to give feedback by rating the session, speaker and overall experience. This can help organizers improve future events and ensure that attendees have a great experience.
People
See the attendees: You can see who is attending the event by choosing the “People” in the app. All the attendees have a blue bar next to their name. On the other hand, speakers are differentiated with green bar next to their name.
Scan the badge: One of the primary motivations of attendees is to connect with others, make new contacts and extend their network. App allows you to scan the badge of other attendees therefore exchanging contacts has never been easier. Click on "My event contacts" and scan the badge.
Privacy: In your profile section you are able to set up your privacy options. You can make your profile details visible to other users or you can hide it. It's completely up to you.
Speakers
Speaker feedback system: If you are a Speaker, you will be able to see all of your sessions which will be marked by red side bar next to every session and you can see the attendees feedback ratings (with 15 minutes delay). As a speaker you cannot vote for your own session but you can see your session ratings.