Technical prerequisites

To guarantee the best possible transmission quality and stability, we recommend the use of a direct LAN connection (compared to WiFi).

• Before the conference, make sure that the sound and video quality of your computer/laptop is sufficient.

• Please make sure you are using the latest version of your browser. 

• The use of Internet Explorer as a browser cannot be recommended. Further, make sure that you do not have too many tabs open in your browser. 

• Please check, if your browser and operating system support the use of Vimeo (here).

In order to ensure a smooth (technical) process, we kindly ask you – in case you are working with a company device (PC, laptop) in the company network (e.g. clinic, company) or with a rental device – to please clarify the following points with your IT department prior to your participation at the conference:

1. The following ports must be open:

• Port 443 (https)

• For security reasons, port 80 (http)

2. JavaScript must be activated in your browser.

3. The following domains must not be blocked by your firewall:

• Domain congress platform: dghm-digital.de

• Domain programme management: program-management.conventus.de

• Domain for verification: *.conventus-apps.de

• Participant chat: rc-k5020a10196.qutic.com

• Support chat: support2.conventus.de

• Live streaming:

  • vimeo.com

  • cdn.livestream.com

  • api.new.livestream.com

  • playback2.akamaized.net/*

  • playback.akamaized.net/*

  • livestream-f.akamaihd.net/*

  • secure-playlist.livestream.com/*

For active session participants (chairs, speakers):

• Please check here if your browser and operating system support the use of Zoom.

• Please check that you have installed the Zoom client for meetings. 

• Please make sure that your internet connection speed provides 2 MB/s upload and 4MB/s download or better. You can test your internet connection here. 

• Please check that yoursound works well and that you can be heard clearly. You can test your settings in advance here. You can achieve the best quality by using a headset. 

• We advise using a laptop or desktop computer, as this will ensure the best possible presentation. The use of a mobile device (mobile phone or tablet) is of course also supported by the software. 

Rules of conduct

General rules

• Use your real name for conference participation, unless your pseudonym is generally known.

• Feel free to use a profile picture (preferably a portrait picture, without hidden face) to be found by other participants and to enter into conversation with them.

• The recording of presentations in any form (video, audio, picture) and distributing the material is strictly prohibited.

Chat rules/rules for exchanges

• Courtesy and respect are of highest priority.

• Follow the instructions and explanations of the chairs.

• Personal insults, racist, sexist or offensive comments in chat are forbidden and will be deleted.

• Spam and advertising are also prohibited and will be deleted.

The organiser reserves the right to exclude participants who break these rules from the congress.