How can organizers assess the technology readiness of attendees?

Providing pre-event tech checks or tutorials is an effective way for organizers to assess the technology readiness of attendees. This approach allows organizers to identify any potential issues attendees might face before the actual event. By offering tech checks or tutorials, attendees have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the platform and tools being used, ensuring they know how to access the event and participate effectively. This proactive method not only helps attendees feel more confident but also allows the organizers to gauge the overall comfort level with technology among the participants. Such engagement can lead to a smoother event experience and help mitigate technical difficulties on the day of the event.

Assigning technical roles to volunteers, while helpful, does not directly assess attendees' readiness. Assuming all attendees are tech-savvy overlooks the diverse skill levels in a participant group, which can lead to frustrations and decreased engagement. Limiting participation to those with advanced technology unnecessarily restricts the potential audience and alienates individuals who may have valuable contributions but lack the required expertise.