FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is so cutting edge about an online tradeshow?
CIOZoneXpo Virtual Events eliminate the need for travel. You can attend all of the live programming right from your desktop. The superior technology gives you the benefits of being at a tradeshow without having to set foot in a crowded convention center!

How does a virtual tradeshow compare to the real thing?
Obviously, the major difference of an online event is the lack of face-to-face meetings. However, it is an effective and efficient way to enable attendees to view companies' products, gain market intelligence, exchange virtual business cards and network with other industry professionals online.

How long will the event material be available after the live event?
All event material and exhibits will be available for registered attendees at no additional costs for three months following the closing date of the event.

What do I need to do before I attend?
Attendance is free! The only thing that you have to do prior to attending is fill out our registration form. You will receive reminders as we get closer to the event date. Then, on the day of the event, all you'll need to do is enter your email address and password provided upon initial registration to access our programming.

What are the minimum requirements from my PC in order to participate in the CIOZoneXpo Virtual Event?
In order to participate in the conference sessions (webcasts), you need to have the following minimum systems requirements: To interact with the online show requires a Windows PC with Internet Explorer 6.0 minimum or Firefox 1.5. Mac with Firefox 1.5 is also supported. Access to the internet using high speed access (Cable, DSL, Network) is highly recommended for the overall show and is required for all Education Sessions and Presentations. Pop-up blockers must also be disabled. On entering the show, a system check is run which will identify PC requirements that need to be addressed to interact with the online show.

  • 200 MHz or faster
  • 64 MB RAM minimum/128 MB recommended
  • 16 bit sound card and speakers/headphones
  • 65,000 (16 bit) color video display card
  • Windows 2000/Windows XP Streaming Media Player (Microsoft Windows Player 9 or RealNetworks Real Player 10 and RealOne)
  • Your browser needs to have cookies and JavaScript enabled

Can I participate in the event with a PC which is behind our corporate firewall?
Yes, you will be able to participate in the event by modifying a few parameters in the configuration of your Windows Media Player. Specifically you will need to enable the use of proxy for HTTP streaming in your Windows Media Player. If you are noticing any intermittent issues, we recommend you white list all HTTP traffic to "*.inxpo.com".

How much does it cost for me to attend?
Attendee registration is FREE!

Who should I contact if I want to speak on a CIOZoneXpo Virtual Event panel?
If you are interested in becoming a speaker for any of our virtual events, please contact John McCormick, Chief Content Officer. jmccormick@ciozone.com

For Technical Assistance:
support@inxpo.com