Generations United’s 2021 Virtual Global Intergenerational Conference
June 15-17, 2021
Know Before You Go!
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Thank you again for registering for the Generations United Global Intergenerational Conference, taking place June 15-17. We are so glad you will be there! Please read through the following "Know Before You Go" email so you'll be well-equipped to navigate the virtual conference. |
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We are excited to announce that the site is now live! To log in, follow these simple instructions:
Your Username is: (the email you used to register)
Your Password is: GUvc2021!
And that’s it! Once you are on the site, you will be able to explore all of the pages at your leisure. We recommend you log in as soon as possible to make sure you are comfortable with the platform before the kickoff plenary session on Tuesday, June 15 at 11:30 AM Eastern. Please also update your profile before the conference begins – see below for instructions.
We created a short video walkthrough of the conference platform that you can watch here.
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All sessions will be streamed via Zoom (Meeting and Webinar), please ensure the following:
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If you do not have Zoom installed on your computer, click here to download the latest version of Zoom.
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If you already have Zoom installed, please make sure you have the latest update (currently version 5.6.6). Some features may not be available unless you have the latest version. You may also test your device by going to Zoom.us/test.
- Many of the sessions are meant to be interactive - please check that both your camera and your microphone are working and join from a laptop if possible.
- You may enter a session 5 minutes in advance of the session start time. All session times are posted in Eastern Time (ET) – but you can adjust your profile so they will show your time zone.
- You do not need to sign up for any sessions. You can click on the heart next to sessions to mark sessions you are interested in attending as favorites.
- Following the conference, all plenary sessions, workshops, and speed sessions, as well as pre-recorded sessions will be available on-demand until July 11, 2021.
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NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you have any difficulties accessing the conference, please visit our FAQS and Help Desk page. From there, you may review troubleshooting tips and start a chat with our support team Tuesday, June 15 through Thursday, June 17 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT. During all other times, you can leave a message and someone will respond to you within 24 hours.
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CONFERENCE KICK-OFF PLENARY |
Make sure to log on Tuesday, June 15 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (ET) for our Janet Sainer Opening Plenary - Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health and Social Isolation Across the Generations
Our opening session features a thoughtful and solution-oriented discussion of how the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic impact has affected the mental health of younger and older people and created new barriers for people already experiencing mental health issues. The session will highlight personal experiences from a young person and caregiver from grandfamilies, key considerations, and guidance from mental health professionals about anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and creative intergenerational solutions to address social isolation.
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Over three days, we will experience 50+ workshops, 35+ speed sessions, 3 plenaries, the Program and Research Showcase, and opportunities for peer networking. We are thrilled to offer such a diversity of sessions on a wide range of topics. Please take a look at the conference agenda to plan your time with us. Live Sessions will appear under the AGENDA tab and On-Demand Sessions and Posters are under the ON-DEMAND RESOURCES tab.
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Be sure to check out your digital CONFERENCE BAG for access to the latest resources from Generations United and other valuable information located under the On-Demand Resources tab.
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The Generations United Awards Program is a staple at our conferences and this year we are honoring exemplary individuals, programs, and best practices in the intergenerational and grandfamilies fields. Make sure to visit the AWARD WINNERS page to learn more about their excellent work - located under the On-Demand Resources tab.
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YOUR CONFERENCE PROFILE & THE DIRECTORY |
Update your conference profile to connect with other conference attendees. Visit the Directory tab, select profile, and then go to work. There are detailed instructions on each of the profile pages. Please note that all profiles are set to private by default. You will have to adjust your profile settings to appear in the directory and to connect with others. Time zones are set to Eastern by default. You can change the time zone in your profile, and it will adjust the times on the agenda to reflect your local time. |
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ALL AGES DANCING HEART™ LIVE PARTY WITH KAIROS ALIVE! |
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Join us Wednesday, June 16 at 5:15 pm (EDT) for an all ages and abilities dance party, led by the Kairos Alive! team of dancers and musicians.
We are excited to dance with our friends and colleagues around the planet – dance, music, and fun knows no boundaries.
Wear your dancing clothes, favorite hat, or costume, push back the furniture and get ready to boogie!
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HELP WRITE OUR COMMUNITY POEM |
Generations United invites all conference attendees to participate in our community poem. The final poem will be shared during the closing celebration on June 17. The theme of the poem is connection. Submit your line of poetry for possible inclusion to Alan King, Communications Specialist at aking@gu.org.
Here's a line to get started:
The silhouette of a youth and elder hugging forms a heart.
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SPREAD THE WORD
Share your excitement about the 2021 Generations United Virtual Conference by following Generations United on social media (see links below) and by using the hashtag #GUVirtual21
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Now in its 21st year, Generations United’s 2021 Intergenerational Conference will be held virtually and will bring together 400+ intergenerational professionals, educators, caregivers, advocates, and enthusiasts from around the world to learn, connect, and share innovative practices and programs in the intergenerational field. |
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