Industry specific associations are one of the best forms of targeted networking that there is. 

Surrounding yourself with people that share the same challenges, speak the same industry vernacular, and have the same directives, creates a sense of community.

“Conferences can be overwhelming: they’re loud, bright, full of new faces and punctuated by advertisers jostling for your attention. Without a clear plan of action, professionals risk wasting an invaluable opportunity to learn and develop”

Many conference goers suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out). They pack their day full of sessions only to find themselves overloaded with information and turning into a conference zombie. Pick your “A” sessions first and then talk to others about which ones they are attending and why?