These 5 tips for attending a conference are designed to maximize your time, networking, and learning at your next industry event. As a keynote speaker, I’m at a lot of conferences, conventions, and annual meetings. I’ve seen how some gain a tremendous amount from these events, while others feel like they are a questionable use of time.
Pick up some easy to use tips, for your next event, in this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series. Some of the things you will learn include:
- Why you need to do your homework before the event and why you shouldn’t leave it to the last minute;
- How you can choose between two concurrent sessions that both look really good;
- Why you should get to know the venue, especially when it comes to spontaneous networking opportunities:
- How setting up meetings ahead of time with people, keeps you from missing out on important conversations;
- What you can do in your office to make sure you show a strong return on investment from attending a conference.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting!
And while he loves to be on stage, Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization. It’s okay to have some fun too, especially when you’re taking about serious topics like being busy or effective. And Ken can also serve you as a Master of Ceremonies.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
