Instructions for using APNIC’s CONFER tool

CONFER stands for CONsensus FEedback in Realtime

CONFER is an electronic system being proposed to replace the traditional “show of hands” used in APNIC SIG sessions, such as the Policy SIG’s Open Policy Meeting.

The tool is designed to make it easy for remote participants to join the consensus call. However, people attending the meeting in person will also use the tool.

At APNIC 38, the CONFER tool is being launched as a Pilot to gauge community acceptance and to gather feedback for future development.

CONFER is very easy to use. Please follow these simple instructions to learn how to login and use the new tool. The system is browser-based and registration is immediate.

Begin by pointing your browser to http://confer.apnic.net

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Select register if this is your first time using CONFER.

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Complete your registration by entering your email address, a password, and you preferred Display Name.

You will automatically be logged into the system and presented with the following screen.

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  • You are now ready to participate in the consensus calls made by the SIG Chair.
  • You may chat with other CONFER users in the chat window on the right hand side of your browser.
  • You may indicate your response to the question by selecting your preferred radio button at the bottom of the screen. The graph updates in real time.
  • You may change your position at any time that the 'Question' is active.
  • If the Chair begins a call for feedback on a new question, you will be alerted in your browser.