How to access

#MRITogether23 happens in Gather.Town, a virtual world where you can meet others, visit the sponsor booths, and join the sessions.

To access Gather.Town click here, sign-up or sign-in, and enter the password that was sent to you in a separate email. Contact mritogether@esmrmb.org if you have not received the password until 5 December.

To join the sessions, head on to the “Talks” hall in Gather.Town, from where you will be redirected to Zoom where the live talks will be hosted.

Recordings will be available on YouTube after the conference.

Notes

• Chrome is the recommended browser for both platforms. Other browsers might work but may have issues or download the desktop applications of Gather.Town and Zoom.
• If you are experiencing difficulties in registering and joining Gather.Town, please check outlast year’s video (video here)
• To access the talks directly in Zoom, join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81453955724 (check your mail for the password)
• Camera/microphone not working in Gather.Town:
  • If possible, switch to Chrome.
  • Make sure your browser settings are correct. Instructions here.
• Camera/microphone not working in Zoom:
  • as an attendee your video and microhone will be disabled by default. The moderator can unmute you to ask a question
  • Check out the audio and video troubleshooting for Zoom here
• Issues accessing the conference?
  • Make sure that the email address that you have set in Gather.Town and Zoom is the same as the one that you have registered with.
  • As a last resort, contact the committee on mritogether@esmrmb.org.

Confused or lost on Gather.Town?

Look for the attendee with the graduation hat on and MRITogether in the name.This attendee should be a member of the organizing committee and will be able to help you.

Networking activities

MRI Together is also about having fun together. We have organized four networking sessions to meet the other attendees and get connected to like-minded people. All networking activities take place in Gather.Town. If you haven’t registered for the activities, no worries, there is always place to join last-minute!

Happy networking 🫱🏿‍🫲🏽

What to expect?

Bingo (Dec 6 - 2.30PM UTC)

Come and meet your fellow open science enthusiasts with the MRI Together Get-To-Know-You Bingo

• The Bingo will take place on the rooftop in Gather.Town
• When the event begins, you’ll introduce yourself to fellow attendees to discover facts that match squares on your bingo card
• Your Bingo hosts will provide further instructions for filling out the card

Mind Matching (two sessions: Dec 7 - 2.30AM UTC and Dec 8 - 2.30PM UTC)

Networking might seem daunting, particularly for newcomers. But worry not! At MRITogether MindMatching, we’re here to support you. We’ve carefully assembled groups of similar-minded individuals, crafting a tailored experience that feels as comforting as a warm embrace.

• The MindMatching will take place in the Pub in Gather.Town.
• Check the Entrance Board for your table numbers for the sessions
• Sit down and connect with like-minded people!

PubQuiz (Dec 7 - 10PM UTC)

We challenge you to test your open science, MRI and general knowledge in the MRI Together Super PubQuiz

• The Pubquiz will take place in the Pub in Gather.Town.
• Take a free seat at one of the tables and meet your other team members
• Assign a team captain and come up with a name
• Wait for further instructions from the PubQuiz masters.
• and have fun!

Registration

Aligned with the workshop’s vision of inclusivity the registration is free. However, we encourage senior funded researchers and PIs to register as donating attendees. Donations will go into a pot that also contains the contributions from our corporate sponsors, and will be used to support projects and initiatives in the open-science and reproducibility sphere after covering the operational costs of the meeting. The donors will be acknowledged here (from which you can decide to opt out).

By participating in #MRITogether23 in any form you agree to the code of conduct.

Detailed information about how to attend the workshop will be provided to the registrants closer to the date.