At a catch up with some wonderful #innovation #ecosystem friends today and the topic of how to tackle Tropical Innovation Festival next week came up. Here are some of the #tips for maximising your conference experience that came up: 1. Set Clear Goals: Before you go, ask yourself what you want to achieve. Is it learning new skills, meeting industry leaders, or expanding your network? Go with a plan and as Tracy Sheen pointed out - lean on your network! 2. Research Attendees and Speakers: Know who's going to be there. Connect with them on LinkedIn beforehand with a personalised message and tell them that you look forward to catching up at #tif24 3. Prepare Your Elevator Pitch: Have a concise and compelling introduction ready. It's your chance to make a memorable first impression and it doesn't need to be about everything you do, just what you are at the conference for. 4. Bring Business Cards: Yes, they still matter! They're a tangible reminder of your encounter. Better yet, do what Kate Montgomery does, grab a selfie with them, get their number and text them the selfie so they can place you when you reach out post event. 5. Dress for Success: Wear something professional yet comfortable. You want to stand out for the right reasons. Take a leaf out of Donna Patane's song sheet - wear a fascinator! 6. Don't Skip the Food: Hang out where the food is. Or the coffee. Or just station yourself at the bar. But do it wearing your lanyard because it is a conversation in... that's how Tracy met Vu Tran. 7. Follow Up: After the event, reach out to the people you've met. A simple 'It was great meeting you at...' can go a long way. Remember, it's not just about collecting contacts; it's about building relationships. Attending a conference or professional networking event can be a game-changer for your career or business. Happy networking! #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #ConferenceTips Debbie Joppich Tara Diversi Tara Jacobsen Nicole Amey Kimberley Kunde Renae Jones Kirra Tully
Great wrap up! Loving this group
Thanks for the share Brooke really useful tips
Thanks Brooke Fossey some great conversations and tips today!
Great tips Brooke, Looking forward to seeing you there
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6moI am not a fan of selfies, but I do have a system when I exchange business cards at conferences to help place people I have met. I take a photo of their card, and then use that as their photo in my contacts list - so that is the image I see for any incoming or outgoing calls. Also the QR code to share LinkedIn profile pages is a great shortcut to keep up your sleeve, as not everyone has a profile that is easy to find via name search alone.