The Networker's Conference Checklist:
Learn how to get the most bang for your buck at the next conference you attend.
Conference Attendees
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Before the conference:
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Create a list of people you’d like to connect with during the conference.
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Create a list of people you’d like to connect with during the conference. Make connections With these people online before the conference starts, and set up a time and place to meet.
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Add these meetings to your calendar and Send them an invite, too!
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Order business cards and Thank you cards.
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During the conference:
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When you’re in a room full OF strangers For happy hours, make sure you walk around, leave your comfort zone, and break ice using some unique conversation starters.
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Remember to exchange business cards! These will help you stay connected after you’ve ended the conversation (not to mention it’s a great way to remember someone's name).
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Take written (or digital) notes Of Who you spoke With, What they do, and what they said they could help you with.
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After the conference:
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Follow up with everyone you me} during conference. For some, this could be a simple Follow on Twitter with a message saying ”It was great to connect."
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For others, you might want to put in more effort and send a handwritten thank-you note.
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Write up an internal email or Wiki page to let folks on your team know who you’ve met and how they can help the team.
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