Work conferences are a great opportunity to get out of the office and meet new people. You attend keynotes, chat with folks in the industry, and get exposed to unique perspectives.

But not everyone attends with this perspective. Some people are more focused on being the last person in the bar then getting a handful of business cards.

How can you make the most of your time out of the office?

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if you’re going to a work conference…

Key Takeaways

• You’ve got to get out of your own bubble to get a broader perspective on things
• Do some prep-work so you know exactly what you want to accomplish before you even get to the conference
• Get out and do some networking while you’re there
• If you’re going with other people, split up and try to cover as much ground as possible
• Live Tweet! If you’re tagging and hashtagging appropriately, you’ll be amazed at the amount of interaction you’ll get
• Remember that even in more casual moments, people are still watching and you’re representing your business
• If the team is out together, take advantage of it and do something fun together