1.) When will the update be released?
The update is scheduled for 10-Aug-2026.
2.) What changes are included?
• Automatic attendee syncing from BNI Connect
• Offline meeting presentations
• “Observer” renamed to “Guest”
• Updated member classification details
3.) Which attendee types will sync to BNI+?
The announcement states that Visitors, Guests, and Substitutes will sync.
4.) How quickly will attendee information sync?
Information entered in BNI Connect should appear in BNI+ within one hour.
5.) Will Leadership Teams still need to import visitors?
No. The Import Visitors function will be removed because visitor information will sync automatically.
6.) Can walk-in visitors still be entered during a meeting?
Yes. Walk-ins can still be added manually in BNI+.
7.) Will existing or historical visitor information be transferred?
No. Historical visitor information will not be transferred. The automatic sync applies to visitor records added from 10-Aug-2026 onward.
8.) Which system is the source of the attendee information?
BNI Connect is the source of the information that syncs into BNI+.
9.) What offline presentation formats will be available?
The meeting presentation can be downloaded as a PDF or interactive HTML file.
10.) What is included in the offline presentation?
The downloaded version includes the full meeting agenda and slides.
11.) Can the downloaded presentation be used without internet access?
Yes. Once downloaded, it can be presented without a live internet connection.
12.) Will changes made after the presentation is downloaded automatically update the offline file?
This is not specified. The presentation will need to be downloaded again after any changes.
13.) What terminology is changing?
“Observer” will be replaced with “Guest” throughout BNI+ to align with BNI Connect.
14.) What will change on member slides?
Member slides will display Specialty in addition to Industry and Classification.
15.) Where does the classification information come from?
The information comes from the member’s BNI Connect profile.
16.) Do members need to update their profiles?
Members should review their Industry, Classification, and Specialty to ensure the correct information appears in BNI+.
17.) Who should receive technical support questions?
Technical issues should be sent to ticket@bniconnect.com.
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