Frequently asked questions

Yes! In fact, all sessions are pre-recorded and set to debut at scheduled times to prevent technical difficulties.

The only portions of the program that will stream live are Overtime — real-time video Q&A with speakers — and Coffee Talk networking meetups.

All sessions, keynotes, and Overtimes will be available for viewing on-demand following their live broadcast. (Coffee Talks will not be recorded and not available for viewing on-demand.)

All sessions will be available for viewing on-demand until Monday, December 11, 2023.

Registration for SMX Next is 100% free!

Once registration is live, you will be able to log into your My SMX page to manage your personalized agenda and other registration details.

On November 14, each session on the agenda will have its own Watch button. Click this button to begin watching a given session.

If you’re watching live, you will be taken into a digital lobby until the session is ready to begin. Be sure to watch the video in the lobby for tips to make the most of your SMX experience. You will be automatically taken into the session room at its designated start time. If you’re not redirected, simply refresh the page.

If you’re watching on-demand — or if you join a session after it has begun — you will bypass the lobby and be taken directly into the session room.

Don’t worry! Yes, up to four sessions run concurrently, but all sessions will be available for viewing on-demand.

Yes! Once the program is live, you will be able to create a personalized agenda, which will live on your My SMX page. The agenda will be posted in early May 2023.

Yes! All session rooms include a Chat tab to the right of the video player where you can enter your questions during the presentation. Remember: Sessions are pre-recorded, so you won’t get an answer immediately — but questions will be answered by speakers live during Overtime, which immediately follows most sessions. You can enter questions into the Chat tab during a presentation or during its respective Overtime — either way works.

In most cases, yes! Be sure to check out the “Dig Deeper” tab to the right of the video player to download a PDF version of the presentation (if available) and any other resources the speakers may offer.

In the unlikely event that the video isn’t working, try these handy troubleshooting tips:

• Refresh your page; this is often the simplest solution to jumpstarting a video that’s successfully working for everyone else.
• Ensure that any popup blockers or privacy settings that could prevent a video from playing are disabled.
• Ensure your browser of choice is up-to-date. If it’s not, install the necessary updates and refresh your page.
• Ensure that the computer you’re on isn’t behind a company firewall or other technical obstacle that would prevent a video from playing.
• Sessions will stream in all major browsers, but we tend to find that Chrome users have optimal experiences.

If you find a slide hard to read, we recommend you increase the screen size. To do this, you can either click the Full-Screen button on the video player or try modifying your screen zoom by clicking COMMAND and the (-) key on Mac or CTRL and the (–) key on Windows.

This is also likely due to your browser’s settings. When watching live, click the white overlay volume button to enable audio. Once you do that, you can adjust the volume by hovering over the video embed and using the controls in the bottom right of the window. When watching on-demand, adjust the volume on the bottom right corner of the video player.

If this does not work, please check the sound preferences on your computer, including the sound output settings. If you’re still experiencing a technical issue, use the Chat tab to the right of the video player to reach out to the SMX team for further assistance.

You likely have two instances of the session open in your browser. Close one to eliminate the echo.

Refreshing your page is often the simplest and most effective way to correct any issues you may be experiencing with the chat. If that doesn’t work, ensure you aren’t behind a firewall or VPN, which may block your ability to use the chat.

While we do not currently offer this feature, if you’re using Chrome, you can enable their new caption feature. Click here to learn more about setting this up for your browser.

Yes! All attendees will receive a personalized certificate of attendance and a nifty digital badge — perfect for sharing on social. You can access your certificate and badge on your My SMX page after the event concludes.

Absolutely! Registration will open in early April 2023.