Time and money – making your attendance worthwhile
There is a cost to attend conferences. How do you make the costs of both your time and money worth the investment? The word investment is intentionally selected here because it is an investment in yourself. It costs you both your time and money – travel costs, food and beverage costs, and potentially, time you could be billing for compensation at an hourly rate. There are some best practices for attending conferences that will help you to make your attendance worthwhile.
When you are attending conferences, introduce yourself to others – this is the best way to get something out of the experience. When you introduce yourself, remember to be authentic. Be yourself in personality and appearance. Ask for their contact information and social media details. Make sure to follow up with a message, and be specific with your follow-up.
Review the conference schedule in advance – sketch out a flexible schedule...
