Representing Your Organization at a Conference

Getting the Most from Conferences

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Make the most of your conference attendance.

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Conferences and trade shows are popular ways of marketing your products and attract attention to your business. They're also great places to expose your organization to key people in your industry.
Do you ever attend conferences for your company? If so, you know that the impression you make on others can stay with them for a long time. That's precisely why you should prepare for a conference carefully - before you attend.

Pre-Conference Preparation

Your role at a conference can vary. You may be an attendee, you may have a company booth to exhibit products or services, or you may even be a speaker. Regardless of your involvement, you must do a lot more than simply show up and wait for new business opportunities to come to you.
With careful planning, you can get the most out of your investment in the conference, and make the most out of every potential business opportunity. So make sure you...


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