Many professional conferences are held in good weather because that’s when people are willing to travel, which means that we have entered conference season. A conference is a time to connect with others and learn, as well as make your knowledge known. All of that takes some preparation and forethought, so here are a few resources to help get you ready:
- Conference Information: Managing Before, During and After
- Getting the Most Out of Your Conference Experience – Yes, this is written about a specific conference, but there are things here that apply to any conference.
Conference Attendance Advice — Written by iSchool graduate, Erin Dorney - Attending an academic conference
The conference day can be a long one, going from 7 a.m. to midnight. To get the most out of the conference, take in as much of the day as possible. That means participating in both formal and informal activities. You’ll get a lot more out of the conference experience if you do that in term of knowledge gained and people met.
