Mobile App Project Guide

This guide will assist you throughout your entire Mobile App project, from conception to completion while staying focused and maintaining momentum to deliver a high-quality mobile app to attendees.

Fig. 1 - Timeline and Checklist.

Step 1: Get Started

Complete the Get Started Mission

The Mobile App Dashboard features a section labeled Missions.

To initiate your app project, you must complete the first mission, Get Started, which can be completed in less than 15 minutes.

'Schedule Kickoff Call' Boomerang

After completing the Get Started Mission, a Boomerang will notify your Project Manager (PM) to schedule a Kickoff Call with you.

Timeline of Calls

• Kickoff Call:  Held 3 months prior to the launch of the app.
• App First Draft Call*:  Held when the Harvesters contain data, the main screen design has been updated, etc.
• App Pre-launch Review Call*:  Held 5-7 days prior to the launch of the app.

* If you have scheduled a kickoff call, please wait until after the call to schedule the first draft and pre-launch review call.

Step 2: Before the Kickoff Call

Self-Guided Missions

Please continue to complete the following Missions.  If you come across a checkpoint in a Mission that you are unsure of how to answer or unable to complete at the moment, such as confirming Wi-Fi information, please do one of the following:

• Discuss it on your kickoff call,
• Submit a Boomerang for assistance, or
• Leave it blank to complete later.

Graphics: Download the specs guide and provide it to your graphic designer.  The graphics should be branded with the event's theme.  The graphics do not need to be uploaded before the kickoff call.

Basic Settings: Define the core settings to make your app function.

Launch Plan: Testing of your app cannot begin until this mission is completed and the graphics have been uploaded.

Data Decisions: Decide which data you would like to share in the app.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Download the guide to learn about available sponsorship opportunities based on your app level.

Onsite Wifi: Input onsite WIFI information to be shared with attendees.

You may encounter additional missions if you are contracted for add-ons such as the Scavenger Hunt.

Copy Settings from a Previous App Project (if applicable)

On the Mobile App Dashboard, navigate to the Settings page to copy settings from a previous app project.  Select the Tools icon on the page header and select Copy Settings from the dropdown menu (Fig. 3).

In the resulting popup, select the event from which you'd like to copy settings.  Leave the following settings set to Yes.

• Copy Apple App ID?
• Copy Apple App Store Link?
• Copy Google Play Store Link?
• Copy Container Information?

Entry login instructions, main screen navigation icons, speakers' roles to omit, etc. are among the settings copied over.

Clients will still need to create custom pages, information pages, etc. as those do not copy over from year to year.

Fig. 3 - Settings Page Tools Button.

Step 3: Before the First Draft Call

Complete the tasks in the 'Mobile App: Configuration and Launch Tasks' Boomerang

After the kickoff call, your PM will send a Boomerang titled "Mobile App: Configuration and Launch Tasks."  

Please read the Request section then select the TASK LIST button.  This Task List will offer additional guidance to help bring your app's functionality to life.

Please review and complete all non-launch-related tasks before the first draft call (Fig. 5).  If any tasks remain incomplete, provide an update on their status in the Comments section.

Fig. 5 - Mobile App: Configuration and Launch Tasks Boomerang Task List.

Configure Content, Settings, and App Main Screen

The task list contains tasks commonly used by Cadmium's app customers.  Additional configurations may be necessary depending on app setup and complexity.

We request you submit any further items that require assistance in a separate Boomerang.

Step 4: Before the Pre-Launch Review Call

Self-Guided Missions

Please continue to complete the following self-guided missions.

Import Users (if applicable): If you utilize Registration or have an integration, please refrain from completing this mission. Should you encounter any integration log-in issues or have an inquiry, contact the Integrations Team at integrationservices@gocadmium.com.

Pre-Launch Prep: As you near the launch of your app, this is one of the most critical missions to complete.

Complete Remaining Tasks in the 'Mobile App: Configuration and Launch Tasks' Boomerang

Leading up to the call, carefully review the assigned launch-related tasks, as some of these may require completion two weeks in advance of the call.

This will enable us to ensure that all objectives are met and that the launching of the app proceeds efficiently.

Prepare the App for Launch

The task list contains tasks you need to complete before releasing the app to attendees.  Additional configurations may be necessary depending on app setup and complexity.

We request you submit any further items that require assistance in a separate Boomerang.

Step 5: During/After the Event

Submitting App-Related Boomerangs

Our ability to assist you will be enhanced if you provide us with more information and details upfront.

• State the device type (iOS, Android, or both).
• Include screenshots and/or screen recordings.
• Explain the steps you're taking so Cadmium staff can reproduce the issue.
• Provide the app user's first name, last name, and email address (if the issue is user-related).
• Provide the speaker/poster presenter's first name, last name, presentation/poster title, etc.

Mobile App Integration

Should you encounter any integration log-in issues or have an inquiry, contact the Integrations Team at integrationservices@gocadmium.com.

Self-Guided Missions

Please complete the following self-guided mission.

Mobile App Close Out: Submit feedback and a testimonial.