10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Conferences

Have you ever been to a conference or trade show and felt like it wasn’t worth the effort or the time or the money? Conference networking is all about connecting with potential clients. The right conference can be a game changer for your business. More importantly, the right conference, done the right way can prove to be a gold mine of opportunities.
Whether you are going to a trade show, festival or business conference, you have to be prepared. You already are spending time, money and energy to get to the event. Let me teach you some tricks of the trade.
I want you to be a conference pro. You know the conference pros:
* Pros look forward to their event because they are certain they will get new business from it.
* Pros know exactly how to work a room and walk up to a stranger like an old friend.
* Pros are a magnet for business cards because they aren’t the sleazy schmoozer types. They are the people who everyone wants to sit next to at lunch.
* Pros seem to effortlessly manage the schedule, land VIP coffees and kill it at after-parties.
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00:00 Intro
01:44 Your assets
04:42 Pitch perfect
06:33 Offer, don't ask
08:19 The context come on
11:46 Get in and stay in
13:10 Exit cues
14:47 Know your limits
17:00 Pre-networking
19:23 Contact management system
21:20 Tricks of the trade
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She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show and many more.
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Find out more in our full article on this topic: www.scienceofpeople.com/conference-networking/

[@BrettsWoodshop]

Thanks for all of this great advice! I'm an introvert and not a great story teller. I struggle with remembering names. So I feel pretty awkward when networking. This video helps me feel a little more confident.

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Glad it was helpful! You're very welcome @BrettsWoodshop! 🙏🏻

[@mariannerady1137]

Hey Vanessa, this video really helped me today. I am excited to go to a big conference outside my network bubble and feel a bit scared. These tips really prepped and encouraged me. Thanks so much!

[@weekim9298]

This talk is amazing. I'm about to go my first conference, and even though it's an academic one rather than a business conference, I've gained so many ideas about how can I manage my experience! Thanks a lot!! AND Vanessa, your presentation skill is breath-taking.❤

[@jasminep.904]

What if you’re still new and in the early stages of that industry? How can offer them anything?

[@PaulaHeartland]

Vanessa I can't thank you enough for your excellent information. I love your videos and I admire your generosity. Thank you.

[@TraceySafetyLady]

What great information! Excellent delivery! Thank you!

[@ScienceOfPeople]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. ♥️

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Vanessa, thanks for sharing these tips. Looking forward to going to conferences again soon!

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You are amazing!!! Many thanks! :)

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Thank you teacher🍀🌹🍀

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Hello Venessa, great video! Loved it.

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Brilliant, thank you Vanessa

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This is great. Many thanks!

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Thank you Vanessa. Fatimah shared this and it is worth every second, I watched it.

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Hi Vanessa you are amazing thank you so much you always the best

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I only could leave on like , you are the best ,

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Great content Vanessa!

[@shigip]

This is probably everything I needed thanks a lot, gold mine of info.

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Oh I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching. =)

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I really love your work Vanessa and you also

Yeah networking is the key to success in life

[@JonesJr876]

Great video. Looking forward to my conference tomorrow.

[@ScienceOfPeople]

I hope it's a great time!

[@karinejdwards]

Golden advice

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Thank you ❤

[@mackenziemill]

Great advice I am already implementing it for the VidSummit conference!

[@ScienceOfPeople]

That's awesome! We'd love to hear what your takeaways were!

[@mackenziemill]

@@ScienceOfPeople having a plan before I leave, connecting and knowing who to connect with the week before, I ordered a business card organizer to jot down notes & contacts. I designed some badge bling, bling that is related/logo of students, I've decided and plan on a soft product launch on a conference in March 2023 (freebies) , business cards, stickers, and the phone to phone contact info! I paused video and did it right away

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@@ScienceOfPeople Thank you

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Taxi lines and DVDs. Come on, Vanessa!

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