5 Tips For Attending a Conference

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: 1. Why you need to do your homework before the event and why you shouldn’t leave it to the last minute; 2. How you can choose between two concurrent sessions that both look really good; 3. Why you should get to know the venue, especially when it comes to spontaneous networking opportunities: 4. How setting up meetings ahead of time with people, keeps you from missing out on important conversations; 5. What you can do in your office to make sure you show a strong return on investment from attending the conference. Ken Okel learned about the importance of performance on the job while working in careers in Broadcast News 📺, Hurricane Relief 🌀, and Professional Ballet 🩰. Yes, it's an unusual combination but in each and every field, Ken Okel had to perform at a high level, every day, under pressure. As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken shares from his experiences to help you raise your level of performance on the job. A library of thought leadership is available to you from conference speaker, Ken Okel 🎤. To read his articles, watch videos from his corporate and association presentations, and hear his podcast (The 2 Minute Takeaway), visit his website: https://www.kenokel.com. 🆓 Get my three part course on improving your performance on the job at: https://www.kenokel.com 🆓 #motivationalspeaker #conferencespeaker #meetingplanner #eventplanning #eventprofs Ken is the author of the book, Stuck on Yellow. Find out more and read an excerpt at https://www.kenokel.com/book To contact Ken Okel about speaking opportunities call 561-737-4321 or email [email protected].   / kenokel     / kenokel     / kenokel   Ever thought about creating your own videos? Go to: https://www.HelpWithVideo.com for tips and tricks.