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Maximize Your Conference Experience Tips for New Members and First Time Attendees

Presented by: Midwest ACE Membership Committee . Maximize Your Conference Experience Tips for New Members and First Time Attendees. Advice for Preparing for the Conference. Review the Conference schedule of sessions -

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Maximize Your Conference Experience Tips for New Members and First Time Attendees

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  1. Presented by: Midwest ACE Membership Committee Maximize Your Conference ExperienceTips for New Members and First Time Attendees

  2. Advice for Preparing for the Conference • Review the Conference schedule of sessions- • Prioritize the sessions that you may want to attend in advance of Conference. • Collaborate with colleagues; check the Conference attendee list in advance; identify those you wish to meet. • Attend an Advanced Learning Workshop or a site visit. • Site visits: Monday morning • Advanced Learning Workshops: Monday afternoon • Volunteer to help at the Conference!! There is always a need!

  3. Advice for Preparing for the Conference • Bring a pair of comfy shoes. • Bring one dress/fun outfit. • Pack for layering, weather can be unpredictable. • Bring your laptop or tablet, if possible. • Business cards, business cards, business cards!

  4. Tips for a Successful Conference Experience • Bring extra pens to record notes of sessions. • Get out and explore the local community. • Accept invitations to attend other events at the conference. • Have alternate sessions in mind. • Go to a committee meeting (see next slide!)

  5. Committees Consider attending a committee meeting at the conference: Tuesday, July 22 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. MWACE Committees • Communications and Marketing • Diversity Advancement • Experiential Education • Membership • Partnership • Professional Development • Professional Exchange • Technology and Trends • Conference Planning (Trends in Recruiting and Annual Conference)

  6. Tips for a Successful Conference Experience • Invite yourself along to meet others at the Conference. • Make it a point to join a new group for a meal. • Use your name badge. • Review the the ribbons that participants are wearing that display their associations with MWACE to determine a connection with them. • Look when you check in for the “New Member” or “First Time Attendee” ribbon for your nametag.

  7. Things to Avoid • Isolation in the breakout sessions, join in the discussions! • Feeling like you don’t know anyone, make it a practice to meet new people at the Conference! • Getting overwhelmed, target the specific sessions you want to attend or people you want to meet. • Keeping great ideas to yourself, speak up when you have an opportunity!

  8. Things to Avoid • Being lonely, join sessions or groups of your interest! • Not being heard, make it a point to comment during sessions and meetings with your ideas! • Falling out of touch, get business cards/contact information and keep in touch after the Conference. • Steering clear of vendors; they can provide information on new ideas you may want to consider.

  9. See you in Indianapolis! Click the images to plan your trip and preview the great things that await you in the Circle City!

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