FAQ
General Information
Who is putting on this event and how was it programmed?
Jemma Ahmed is our program curator, supported by Lou Rosenfeld and the Rosenfeld Media team, which has been making sure that attendees, speakers, and sponsors enjoy great conference experiences for over a decade. Many of our speakers come to us through a double-blind proposal process, and prepare for months in cohorts with the aid of curators and a speaker coach.
Will I be able to ask speakers questions?
Yes; we will have live Q&A sessions via Zoom chat after every talk in the mainstage program. You might also bump into them in the conference “lobby” chat between sessions.
Will a Code of Conduct be in force?
Yes; you can find it here.
What are your Terms of Service and Refund Policy?
You can find both here.
Virtual Experience
How will I access the virtual conference?
The conference will take place entirely within Zoom Events
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An email with access instructions was sent to the email address you registered with from [email protected] (subject line “You are registered for Advancing Research 2026”). Click on the Join button in that email. Can’t find it? Email [email protected] ASAP.
What is the official time zone for the conference?
Pacific Time (PDT / GMT-7). You can display the program in many other time zones as well.
Will the conference be recorded?
Yes, the recordings of the main conference program will be made available exclusively to paid conference attendees for 90 days, until June 9, 2026, via the Rosenverse. Alternatively, you may purchase a Gold membership to continue access to all of your Advancing Research materials—and materials from every conference we’ve held—ever!—as well as a streamable library of all Rosenfeld books and much more.
Can I just purchase the recordings?
Yes, you can purchase a lower-priced recordings-only ticket; you’ll have access to the recordings for 90 days, until June 9, 2026, via the Rosenverse.
What other content will be provided?
Yes, you’ll also receive exclusive access to session notes, decks, and other conference-related materials. We’ll let you know as soon as they are available; they will be linked to from the Rosenverse page for each session.
Will I be able to share my access with others?
No; additional tickets can be purchased if a team member wishes to participate in live Q&A and discussion, view session recordings, and access session notes and decks for 90 days after the conference.
Do I need any special technology to access the virtual conference?
You will need to be able to join a Zoom Events hub in order to view the conference. When you receive your credentials, please test your access prior to the conference.
Where will networking and social events happen?
There will be many opportunities to network in the Zoom lobby’s chat sessions during breaks, as well as in Zoom chat during each session. Our unique attendee cohorts are back once again, and we’ve got a couple of fun networking events queued up for you: a workshop hosted by Dscout on Monday March 9, and the Cozy Juicy Real virtual board game on March 10.
How do I attend the free sponsor sessions?
Our sponsor-led sessions also take place in Zoom Events. We have eleven incredible sessions, and you can always meet up with sponsors at their booths and in the lobby during hours listed in the schedule. These sponsor sessions aren’t gated, so feel free to share with colleagues who may not have snagged an #AR2026 ticket—they can join, too! Register for a ticket to our free events here.
Will you offer accommodations for people with disabilities?
We will provide automatically generated captions during the conference. If you need any additional accommodations, please contact us: [email protected]
