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1. 92771+ Medical Conferences 208 Specialties 15363 Organizers 113728 Speakers 148 Countries 3665 Cities eMedEvents Blog Home  >  Blog  >  A Helpful Checklist for your Next Medical Conference A Helpful Checklist for your Next Medical Conference Posted by Priya Korrapa? on February 23, 2018 Share Share Share Tweet Share 43 If you are planning on a?ending an upcoming medical conference, whether you are a first-?mer or a veteran, you will want to make sure that you have planned well to make the most of your ?me. Our checklist will help you get ready! PLANNING Mark the loca?on of the conference, as well as your hotel. Familiarize yourself with the venue and plan your routes. Get acquainted with the city. Research coffee shops, restaurants, etc. nearby and plan ahead where you want to visit. Find out who else will be a?ending the conference and reach out to those you want to connect with. Follow them on social media. Set up mee?ngs ahead of ?me and add it to your calendars. Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD

2. Read through the list of events being held at the conference. Get familiar with the agenda and the presenters. There will likely be several panels, workshops, and demos. Make sure you know which ones you are interested in ahead of ?me so you won’t miss a thing! Add sessions to your calendar. Follow the event and healthcare speakers on social media. Twi?er hashtags and Facebook pages are the best ways to keep up to date with the latest conference news. You can find out what others are saying and what ?ps they may have for you. PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR NEXT MEDICAL CONFERENCE NOW PACKING Travel Documents: Especially if you are traveling abroad, gather all the necessary documents and keep them handy and safe to ensure a smooth trip. Clothes: There are packing apps to help you plan. Dress for success at the conference, and plan ahead what other ac?vi?es you may encounter (sightseeing, dinner with colleagues, ?me at the gym.) Be sure to check the weather before you go. Technology: You’ll certainly need your smartphone and tablet or laptop to take notes, keep in touch, etc. Chargers: Nothing is worse than having your phone run out of ba?ery and no way to charge it! Be sure to bring all your necessary chargers, and a portable one if you have it. Business cards: Medical conferences are a great place to make new contacts and network. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards. Water Bo?le: A refillable water bo?le is a great way to make sure you remain hydrated and is especially essen?al if you are presen?ng. Gum/Breath Mints: This is a necessity if you want to make a good impression when mee?ng people or presen?ng. Notebook and Pen: If you are old-school, nothing is be?er for making quick notes. DURING THE CONFERENCE Remain op?mis?c and flexible! Especially if you are a?ending a busy or major conference, there may be unexpected delays or cancella?ons. Keep a posi?ve outlook and use this ?me in another produc?ve way. Interact. There will be lots of other healthcare providers at the conference, as well as medical supply reps and experts in their field. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with as many people as you can. Ac?vely par?cipate in sessions, ask ques?ons, and engage with speakers a?er their presenta?ons. Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD

3. Take notes. Keep that smartphone and notebook handy and be sure to take notes and photos during the conference. Plan to note down at least one key takeaway from each session and every conversa?on. Have your introduc?on ready. Plan out a personal introduc?on or elevator pitch ahead of ?me. By doing this, introducing yourself to others at the conference will come more naturally. AFTER THE CONFERENCE Organize. Gather all your business cards, notes, handouts, etc. Review key points and organize well so that the informa?on will be streamlined and handy when you need it. Reflect. Review what went well and what did not during your ?me at the conference. Keep this in mind for future conferences. Give feedback. Follow up. Keep following Twi?er, Facebook, etc. for news a?er the event. Others will share info, photos, and other important details. Follow up with the people you met at the conference as well. Share what you learned with your team back at home, on social media or on your blog. SEARCH FOR UPCOMING MEDICAL CONFERENCES NOW Comments Type your comment here I'm not a robot Submit reCAPTCHA Privacy - Terms Search Posts Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD

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