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Participant Support

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This guide covers how to provide excellent support to conference participants.

Inquiry Management​

Inquiry Queue​

The inquiry queue shows:

  • Open - Awaiting response
  • Pending - Waiting on participant
  • Resolved - Successfully closed

Responding to Inquiries​

  1. Click on an inquiry to open it
  2. Review the participant's message
  3. Check their application status
  4. Craft a helpful response
  5. Take any needed actions

Response Best Practices​

Communication Tips
  • Be friendly and professional
  • Address their specific question
  • Provide clear next steps
  • Include relevant links or instructions
  • Follow up if needed

Common Request Types​

Registration Help​

  • Can't create account → Check email, resend verification
  • Can't find delegation → Verify code, check spelling
  • Form issues → Guide through the process

Document Issues​

  • Upload failures → Check file format/size
  • Document rejected → Explain requirements clearly
  • Lost documents → Allow re-upload

Payment Questions​

  • Payment methods → List accepted options
  • Payment problems → Coordinate with finance
  • Refund requests → Follow refund policy

Status Updates​

  • When will I hear back? → Provide timeline
  • Why am I waitlisted? → Explain waitlist process
  • Assignment questions → Share what you can

Special Accommodations​

Handling Requests​

When participants request accommodations:

  1. Acknowledge the request professionally
  2. Gather necessary information
  3. Coordinate with relevant teams
  4. Confirm what can be provided
  5. Document the arrangement

Common Accommodations​

  • Dietary restrictions
  • Accessibility needs
  • Rooming preferences
  • Medical considerations

Difficult Situations​

Unhappy Participants​

If a participant is upset:

  1. Listen to their concern
  2. Acknowledge their feelings
  3. Explain the situation clearly
  4. Offer solutions where possible
  5. Escalate if needed

Policy Exceptions​

When asked for exceptions:

  1. Check if precedent exists
  2. Consider fairness to others
  3. Consult with leadership if needed
  4. Communicate decision clearly

Technical Issues​

For technical problems:

  1. Gather details about the issue
  2. Try basic troubleshooting
  3. Document the problem
  4. Escalate to technical team

Record Keeping​

Documentation​

For each interaction:

  • Log the inquiry type
  • Note actions taken
  • Record any promises made
  • Mark follow-up needed

Patterns​

Track recurring issues:

  • Common questions → Update FAQ
  • Frequent problems → Suggest fixes
  • Process gaps → Recommend improvements

Tools and Resources​

Frequently needed resources:

  • FAQ page
  • Conference schedule
  • Policy documents
  • Contact information

Templates​

Use templates for common responses:

  1. Access template library
  2. Select appropriate template
  3. Personalize for the participant
  4. Send response