Attend

Schedule

Download the RISE Event App – CrowdCompass Attendee Hub

• In your App Store, search for “CrowdCompass AttendeeHub.”
• Download and open the app.
• Click “Let’s Find the Event” and search for “RISE:2019.”
• Login to access all of the powerful features:
  • View RISE presentation posters
  • Floor plan of Expo
  • Campus Map
  • Schedule of RISE happenings
  • Interactive voting for the People’s Choice, $2,500 cash, RISE Award
  • Sponsorship information

Parking

• Parking available at Columbus Garage, 775 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 or Renaissance Garage, 835 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02120.

Bags and Backpacks

• All bags will be searched by NUPD prior to entering Cabot.
• Any bags and backpacks over 12″ x 12″ x 12″ are not permitted on the RISE floor and will be stored at a staffed Coat Check area.

Registration

• Please check in at registration kiosks, print your name badge, and then explore the floor.

The RISE Awards

• Attend the RISE Awards and see if you voted for the People’s Choice winner. Intriguing speakers, powerful networking, tasty desserts, and stunning architecture included!

Schedule

Registration

• Check in at registration kiosks between 8:30am and 9:30am to ensure your presentation is mounted by 9:45am.
• Make note of your Abstract Number and don’t forget your poster!
• Poster Location is printed on your name tag.
• A member of your group must be present at the poster at all times since Judges will be circulating and ready to hear your pitch.

Attire

• Business attire is required. Backpacks are not permitted, and all bags will be subject to search by NUPD.

Finalists

• At 1:45pm, finalists will be posted on RISE monitors near the podium and notified by email.
• Check monitors/email for results, and remember, if you are a finalist, a minimum of one team member must be present at The RISE Awards.

Wrap Up

• Posters are to remain until 2:00pm and must be removed promptly after. Northeastern is not responsible for remaining posters.

Schedule

Parking

• Parking available at Columbus Garage, 775 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 or Renaissance Garage, 835 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 for those with a pre-issued parking pass.

Check-In

• Check in at Judges Registration between 8:30am and 9:30am (Cabot Center).

Timing

• Be mindful of time spent with each presenter and mingling with fellow judges in order to ensure final scores are submitted by 1:00pm. If scores are not submitted by the deadline, presenters become ineligible for awards.

Material

• At registration, you will receive a name badge and iPad for judging.

Lunch

• Lunch will be available between 11:00am and 1:00pm in the Team Room. Food is not permitted on the RISE floor.

Private Reception

• Following the close of the RISE exhibit, you will be escorted to the Private Reception where you can mingle with fellow judges, Northeastern leadership and faculty, and industry elites.

Overview

During RISE Info Sessions, you will learn:

• What RISE is.
  • A showcase for ideas, findings, impact. A showcase for you!
• Who participates in RISE.
  • Undergraduates, Masters students, PhD students, Faculty, and Staff
• Why participation matters.
  • Sharing research. Professional development. Networking. Recognition. Opportunity.

Most importantly, there will be detailed information about:

• How to participate.
• What resources are available.
• What to expect.

Light bites and refreshments provided.