The Network section helps attendees make valuable connections during the SXSW London Event. It includes connection requests, suggested people to connect with based on shared interests or sessions, and a list of your current connections.
Locating Network Section
Users can access the full list that includes your connections by tapping on the Network section at the bottom bar.
Important Note
You can explore other attendees' profiles from the Attendee Directory page if they have created an account and set their profile to "Discoverable." If an attendee chooses to make their profile "Hidden," it will not be accessible unless through scanning their QR code to view their profile and send a connection request.
You can read more about how to scan the QR code of the other attendees from the Home Page Overview article.
Network Section
The Network section helps attendees make valuable connections during the event, and it includes the following:
QR Code Scanner Icon: In the top right corner, use it to scan QR codes to connect with attendees.
Notification Bell Icon: In the top right corner, shows alerts for requests, messages, and event updates.
My Network
The My Network section includes the following details:
Requests: See and manage incoming connection requests.
Suggested for You: Discover recommended attendees based on similar interests to connect with.
Connect Button: Send connection requests to attendees by clicking on this button. (Status will change to "Pending" till the other user accept or reject the invitation to connect.)
Important Notes
Requests section displays the number of pending requests available with the following details:
Profile Picture
Name
Company & Job Title
For how long the request has been sent (1 day, 2 days...etc.)
Quick Actions
Click on Show All button to open the full list of pending requests.
Tap on ✔️to quickly approve the connection request.
Tap on ✖️ to quickly reject the connection request.
Scroll down to the My Network section to see the following:
My Connections: Displays a list of attendees you are connected with. For each connection, you can see:
Profile Image
Name and Title
Message Icon: A small icon that lets you easily message the person by tapping on it.
The Show All button allows you to view all of your connections.
Browse Attendees: Click on "Expand Network" to access the "Attendee Directory" page, where you can view the full list of attendees and send connection requests.
Important Note
You can also connect with other attendees more efficiently by using the QR code scanner feature to instantly scan their QR code and add them to your My Network list.
To know more about how to use the QR Code Scanner feature, you can read the following article: Home Page Overview
Messages
The Messages Section displays a list of all your conversations with your connections. The section displays the following details:
Messages: Showing the total number of unread conversations
+New Chat Button: Click on this button to open the list of connections and choose which attendee to initiate a new conversation with.
Search Bar: To search by attendee name.
List Of Conversations: Includes a list of all your recent conversations with the below information:
Attendee Names: Displays the names of the participants in the conversation.
Message previews: The first two lines of the last message received.
Timestamps: Showing the time when the last message was received.
Each message has an unread count, allowing users to easily track and respond to new interactions.
Create New Chat
Important Note
There are 2 options to initiate new conversations with other attendees.
Option 1
Click on "+New Chat" button in the top right corner of the Messages section to initiate a new chat with my connections.
The New Chat feature enables users to initiate direct conversations with any attendee from their connection list. It allows for:
Easy searching of individuals on your list
Starting new conversations.
A user-friendly messaging window that allows users to share emojis and attachments.
Option 2
Go to Network section.
Choose My Network tab.
Under My Connection, you will see the list of attendees you are connected with.
Tap on the attendee name to enter their profile page.
On the left side of the profile picture you will see a message box.
Click on it to quickly start a New Chat.
Important Note
Under My Connection, the list of attendees available includes a Message Box Icon next to each profile name, click on it to quickly initiate a new chat with others.
This streamlined functionality facilitates meaningful interactions and helps users engage effectively with their network.
The Network feature fosters meaningful connections, empowering attendees to maximize their event experience.