Choosing sessions
Choose a session for each time slot
It’s okay to choose sessions that don’t seem like they directly relate to you
Planning before you go
Registration and travel logistics
registration
hotel
transportation
meals
Is the hotel in the conference center?
What’s close by (grocery, drug store, restaurants)?
Creating contingency plans
maintaining flexibility
Traveling with teammates
needs for space/alone time
coordinating plans
communication tools (Teams, text, phone)
Understanding the schedule
conference app
meals
Getting around
conference venue
restrooms
meals
lounges
refreshmens
navigating outside the conference
maps
ride share/public transportation
Session etiquette
Ask questions
It’s ok to leave if the topic wasn’t what you expected
Connecting with others