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Conference Survival Guide

Started by sbspalding · 10 months ago

If you are in business, especially the business of technology you will as likely as not find yourself at a conference or two. This guide should help you avoid some common pitfalls, and help you squeeze the most out of your trip.
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8 comments

  • Porch Lifts

    10 months ago

    I had just learned about the google 411 service not too long ago and think it is really cool that they offer it. I try not to use 411, but inevitably their comes a time when using it outweighs the hassle of stopping to find a phone book or computer to look the number up.

    I think the Pre-Event is really important to having a good experience. It makes a huge difference going into the convention prepared, rested, and comfortable.
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  • sbspalding

    10 months ago

    I liked that it gave me the cross street. Sometimes little things like that can really save you when you lose WiFi.
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  • DanGTD

    10 months ago

    Also

    KNOW where the coffee is - you'll be surprised how much you'll want it. Know where the washrooms are. Ask a local. Nothing's more frustrating than being lost in a strange place.
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  • sbspalding

    10 months ago

    Good point about the bathrooms, they are underestimated until you're five hours in and you realize that you are going to have "issues" if you don't step out and hunt one down.
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  • Miklos Hollender

    10 months ago

    Best tip: don't go to conferences. They are a waste of time.
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  • Love Sac

    10 months ago

    I really love going to the conference for some reason. It is a good experienced.
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  • wilson

    10 months ago

    Talking about the conferences, it always make me sick, as I need to going through endless of meetings in the daily life!

    By the way, nice and well written post, Steve :)
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  • sbspalding

    10 months ago

    That is why you should only good to the ones with a decent panel lineup.
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