Tips for Attending Conferences
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The Conference Checklist

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?









































                            


        © 2013 David A. Freitag
                            
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(c) 2013 David A. Freitag