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Attending a Professional Conference

Attending a Professional Conference. Ayodeji A. Adedoyin University of Georgia Advanced Sensing Weekly Meeting Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Outline. What is a conference? Why attend a conference? Behavior at a conference What to DO? Things to avoid Attire Summary.

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Attending a Professional Conference

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  1. Attending a Professional Conference

    Ayodeji A. Adedoyin University of Georgia Advanced Sensing Weekly Meeting Wednesday, December 23, 2009
  2. Outline What is a conference? Why attend a conference? Behavior at a conference What to DO? Things to avoid Attire Summary
  3. What is a conference Organized meeting for a common goal Facility to display one’s research Career exposition for job-seekers Intellectual meeting (day) Social gathering (night) NOT a vacation!
  4. Why attend a conference Showcase your current research Learn new technology in your area Networking Collaboration(s) Funding Employment Friendship
  5. Before arrival Register early (save money) Create an agenda Aim for invited presentations Make extra copies of presentation “Anything can happen, be prepared” Confirm: Transportation Dates of travel Accommodation
  6. Appropriate behavior Be punctual! To any event Wear proper attire If you have to think do not wear it Do not shy away from questions Take daily notes of all presentations Talk to as many people as possible We all represent UGA
  7. Pitfalls Improper attire NOT vacation time Forget relevant meetings & presentations Avoid NOT making contacts NOT asking questions Accommodation far from conference
  8. Attire Collared shirt and long trousers To suit & tie or not to suit & tie? Well pressed Blemish free Follow the 13 points of business attire Every distraction = 1 point Use logos that represent your company Overdressed rather than underdressed
  9. Personal experience Use questions to improve methodology Attend invited talks Longer and introductory information Collect business cards and follow-up Sight-seeing experience Identify the “big-guns” in your area Ask plenty of questions Opportunity to gel with advisor
  10. Summary Make adequate plans before arrival Create a itinerary of talks to attend Put together a journal of daily activities Be properly dresses Be punctual and respectful of presenters Accept all questions with a smile Network, network, and network Take some time to rest (we are humans)
  11. Discussion
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