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Conference Setup

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This guide covers all aspects of configuring your conference in CHASE.

Conference Settings

Basic Information

Navigate to Admin > Conference Settings to configure:

  • Conference Name - Official name of your conference
  • Dates - Start and end dates
  • Timezone - Default timezone for schedules
  • Logo - Upload your conference logo

Authentication

Configure how users log in:

  • OIDC Provider - Connect to your identity provider
  • Session Duration - How long users stay logged in
  • Access Restrictions - IP or domain restrictions

Committee Configuration

Committee Types

CHASE supports various committee types:

TypeDescription
General AssemblyLarge committees with all delegations
Security CouncilSmall, veto-enabled committee
SpecializedTopic-specific committees
CrisisDynamic committees with crisis elements
ICJ/ICCCourt-style committees

Committee Settings

For each committee, configure:

  • Name and Abbreviation
  • Topics - One or more agenda items
  • Delegations - Which countries participate
  • Chairs - Assigned chair accounts
  • Rules of Procedure - Voting rules, speaking times

Delegation Assignment

To assign delegations to committees:

  1. Open the committee settings
  2. Go to the "Delegations" tab
  3. Select from available delegations
  4. Set any special permissions

Scheduling

Session Schedule

Create a schedule for your conference:

  1. Go to Admin > Schedule
  2. Add session blocks
  3. Assign committees to time slots
  4. Sessions will auto-open at scheduled times

Announcements

Send announcements to participants:

  1. Go to Admin > Announcements
  2. Create a new announcement
  3. Select target audience (all, specific committee, role)
  4. Publish immediately or schedule

Data Import/Export

Importing Data

CHASE supports bulk import:

  • Delegations - CSV format
  • Users - CSV format
  • Committee Assignments - CSV format

Exporting Data

Export data for records:

  • Session transcripts
  • Vote records
  • Attendance data
  • Resolution texts

Pre-Conference Checklist

Before Your Conference
  • All committees created and configured
  • Delegations assigned to committees
  • User accounts created and tested
  • Chairs briefed on CHASE usage
  • Technical equipment tested
  • Schedule entered and verified