Do this before the Next Conference You Attend

Attending a conference can prove to be the best thing in your life because of such a huge exposure and the positive environment that makes you feel energetic inside. It is really important to get yourself mentally and physically ready for the next big event. Attending a conference can make you aware of the latest market trends, increase or boost up your skills, let you know about the experiences people faced and not to mention the connections you make.
Here are 5 quick and smart ways to follow and make your next conference incredible.

1. Preplan your hit list
   Doesn’t it feel good to have connections with someone who is really reputed and famous among people? Of course, it does! So all you have to do is to come up with a hit list. Now if you are wondering how to make it, well, there are ways! You can start by looking into the social media for the conference information to find the list of the attendees or panelists, if you are not that lucky to find it there then you can explore the conference website to get the information about them. It will help you make strong connections with great people at the conference.

2. Prepare some smart icebreaker questions
   It is really important to be a good conversationalist who knows how to talk to people without making them yawn. So in order to get most out of your conversation with the people on your hit list, prepare some icebreaker questions to establish a good connection with them. Here are some questions to start your interactive chit chat from.
   • What are your business goals?
   • What do you expect to learn from this conference?
   • What is the most valuable career advice you have been given?

3. Take your business cards with you
   You may think that it is just so obvious to take business cards when meeting new people, but make sure the business card has your info on it and not just your company’s. It does not matter if you do not have such a massive business that is making you millions of dollars, but it is important to have something personal with you, like a business card to show. People only want to connect with successful people, so let them have a good impression of you by providing them a card with only your personal info.

4. Free your mind from any kind of obstacle
   To attend a conference and gain something great out of it you need to have an empty and relaxed mind that is free from any kind of deadlines, unfinished tasks, and projects. Complete everything before attending the conference so you can feel awesome while meeting new faces.

5. Wear the best from the rest
   Do you know that even before you communicate with someone your clothes speak for you? Yes, they certainly do! You should always select and wear the most elegant formal outfit to attend a conference in which you look classy yet comfortable!