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FeTNA 2026
Committee

Technical Committee

Technical Committee — 22 members. Chair: Bala Danasekaran.

Committee
Technical Committee
Members
22
Total team
Chair
Bala Danasekaran
Co-Chair
—
Priority
Critical
Key Dependencies
RegistrationAVFinanceVisual MediaEvent Day Management
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Committee Overview

The Technical Committee supports the digital backbone of the convention — websites, registration data exports, dashboards, QR codes, digital signage, onsite technical troubleshooting, systems support, livestream coordination, and coordination with AV and Visual Media teams.

Official Responsibility

Manage all technical aspects of the event, including website, digital displays, event technology, and other technology requirements for smooth execution.

Scope of Work

  • Convention website maintenance and updates
  • Registration system support and data exports
  • Dashboard and reporting infrastructure
  • Digital signage and QR codes
  • Onsite tech help desk and troubleshooting
  • Wi-Fi / connectivity backup planning

Key Workstreams

  • Website updates
  • Registration system support
  • Dashboard and reporting support
  • Digital signage
  • QR codes and check-in tools
  • Onsite help desk technology
  • Data exports for Food, Registration, Hospitality, Finance
  • Coordination with AV for screen content and display feeds
  • Backup internet and device planning
  • Troubleshooting during event days

Focus Areas

WebsiteRegistration systemDashboardsQR codesOnsite tech helpConnectivity backup

Key Responsibilities

  • Keep convention website current and accurate
  • Support badge printing and registration data exports
  • Operate committee dashboards and data tables
  • Provide onsite tech help desk and printer support

Onsite Execution Plan

  • Tech help desk co-located with Registration
  • On-call troubleshooting roster per shift
  • Laptops, tablets, badge printers pre-configured and labeled
  • Backup hotspots staged in case of venue Wi-Fi failure
  • Offline copies of registration data printed/exported per day

Risks / Mitigation

RiskMitigation
Wi-Fi failure at venueHotspot backups + offline registration export
Badge printer failureSpare printer + Help Desk override
Registration system slowdownCached export + manual lookup sheet
Last-minute schedule changesUpdate workflow with Program + signage
Volunteers untrained on toolsPre-event walkthrough + printed quick-start guide

Coordination Needed From Other Teams

  • Registration
    Badge printing, check-in support
  • AV
    Screens, projection feeds, digital content
  • Program
    Schedule updates
  • Food
    Attendee count exports
  • Finance
    Payment reports
  • Visual Media
    Photo/video upload or archive
  • PR-Marketing
    Website announcements
  • Event Day Management
    Onsite issue escalation

Documents / Links

  • Website Update Log
    Report
  • Dashboard Spec
    Plan
  • Onsite Tech Equipment Checklist
    Checklist
  • Wi-Fi / Hotspot Backup Plan
    Plan

Committee Contacts

  • Bala Danasekaran
    Chair
    +1 555-0150 bala.danasekaran@fetna2026.org

Open Questions

  • Co-Chair assignment pending — who owns onsite troubleshooting lead?
  • Venue Wi-Fi SLA — do we need a redundant ISP?
  • Self check-in kiosks — yes or no?

Notes / Updates

  • Mar 18 — Confirmed venue offers guest Wi-Fi but bandwidth is unclear.

Responsibilities

    Operating Plan

      Coordination Needs