Getting the most out of a professional conference.(REQUIRED READING)

Overview

This article describes specific strategies you can use before, during and after conferences and expositions to get the most from your time investment. The techniques are organized around the three most common reasons for going to professional meetings.

To Improve Your Professional Skills And Knowledge

Before the conference:

* Write down what you want to learn to improve yourself professionally. Scan the session titles and mark those that look helpful.

* Highlight all interesting sessions. Where conflicts arise, mark them "A" for attend of "H" for get handouts.

* Obtain business cards if needed.