What's the best way to use your speaker profile to network?

1 Before the conference

One of the first things you should do is to update your speaker profile with relevant and engaging information. This includes your bio, photo, social media links, website, and contact details. You should also highlight your main topic, key points, and takeaways from your talk. Make sure your profile is clear, concise, and catchy, so that it attracts the attention of potential contacts and sparks their interest in your talk.

2 During the conference

Your speaker profile is not only a tool for promotion, but also for connection. You can use it to introduce yourself to other speakers and attendees, and to start conversations with them. For example, you can ask them what they think of your topic, what challenges they face in their field, or what they hope to learn from the conference. You can also use your profile to invite feedback, questions, or suggestions for your talk. This way, you can build rapport and credibility with your audience, and show them that you value their input and perspectives.

3 After the conference

Your speaker profile can also help you maintain and expand your network after the conference. You can use it to follow up with the contacts you made, and to share your slides, recordings, or resources from your talk. You can also use it to reach out to new contacts who might have missed your talk, or who might be interested in your topic. You can also use your profile to showcase your achievements, testimonials, or media coverage from the conference, and to promote your future speaking opportunities.

4 Optimize your profile

To make your speaker profile more effective, you should also optimize it for search engines and social media. This means using keywords, hashtags, and tags that relate to your topic, industry, and audience. You should also use a consistent and professional tone and style across your profile, and avoid jargon, slang, or errors. You should also update your profile regularly, and link it to your other online platforms, such as your blog, podcast, or newsletter.

5 Showcase your personality

Your speaker profile is not only a summary of your credentials and content, but also a reflection of your personality and passion. You should use it to showcase your unique voice, style, and perspective, and to express your enthusiasm and excitement for your topic and the conference. You should also use it to share some personal stories, anecdotes, or insights that relate to your talk, and that show your human side. This will help you connect with your audience on an emotional level, and make them more curious and interested in you and your talk.

6 Network with purpose

Finally, you should use your speaker profile to network with purpose and intention. You should have a clear goal and strategy for your networking, and focus on quality rather than quantity. You should also be respectful, polite, and courteous to everyone you interact with, and avoid being pushy, spammy, or salesy. You should also be generous, helpful, and supportive to other speakers and attendees, and offer value and assistance where you can. By doing so, you will create a positive impression and reputation, and build lasting and meaningful relationships.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?