The Conference Checklist
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Before the Conference
___ Pre-conference Preparation ___ Build your schedule ___ Download session pdfs and notes if available ___ Develop a Plan B ___ Develop 3 questions to find the answers to ___ Pack Business cards ___ Prepare and practice your elevator pitch ___ Hold a pre-conference meeting with other attendees ___ Share contact information ___ Share Information about hotels, travel, etc. ___ Share your 3 questions ___ Practice your elevator pitch ___ Coordinate away-team gatherings and social events ___ Which vendors or people do you want to talk with? During the Conference ___ Eat meals with other attendees not from your organization ___ Invite other attendees to join you for dinner or sightseeing ___ Execute your conference plan, but be flexible ___ At each session, sit in an appropriate location for your purpose ___ Make notes on speakers and the content of sessions ___ Treat your colleagues with respect. Act appropriately ___ Invite all the Away-Team members to any group event ___ Have fun! After the Conference ___ Reflect on your experiences and what you learned ___ Hold a Debriefing meeting ___ Share what you learned with others ___ What are the answers to your 3 questions? ___ How many business cards did you snag? ___ How could the conference been better? ___ Did everyone act appropriately? ___ Will you present a session next year? ___ Will you volunteer at the conference next year? |