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Web Conferences - Frequently Asked Questions What's a web conference? An SGA web conference is an opportunity for participants to engage in critical conversations about relevant topics with industry thought leaders in those topics. The sessions are done entirely over the Internet. Presenters usually augment their talks with illustrations using Powerpoint slides and sometimes small movies. The audio is delivered via participant's computers using Voice over IP (VoIP). Participants may interact by means of audio discussion or text chat. Many participant companies set up the computer, audio and a projector in a conference room and have several people around the table. This arrangement promotes subsequent intra-company discussions. SGA uses WebEx as its provider of web conference services. SGA affiliate CTN manages the technical aspects of the WebEx sessions. What equipment/software/Internet do I need? Not a lot. A computer with a robust 'wired' high speed Internet connection running Windows and Internet Explorer. You can alternatively use a Mac. For audio interaction you will need a microphone connected to your computer. A headset works well if you are the only person at that computer. USB type headsets don't work well on Windows based computers. As a participant/attendee what do I need to know? As a presenter/panelist what do I need to know? What topics are currently scheduled? How can I access recordings of prior web conferences? What topics are under consideration? As an SGA member can I request a web conference? If you have a suggestion for a web conference or a series that you think would appeal to SGA members, please contact: Fraser Farmer (905) 465-3386 ffarmer@southerngas.org . Likewise, please contact Fraser if you would like to host a web conference among a selected audience on a topic that may not necessarily have broad interest. Who should I contact at SGA?
Can I get Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending these SGA web conferences? Yes. For background please take a look at the following sites: a. A site that identifies the continuing education requirements for engineers and surveyors for all 50 states. It is located on the Registered Continuing Education Providers Program site: http://www.ncees.org/rcep/cpc.php
b. A site that offers information about each state’s Engineering Exam.: http://www.ppi2pass.com/ppi/PPIInfo_pg_allboards.html For more information please contact: Doug Hinkle
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