MAXIMIZE YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE TIPS FOR NEW MEMBERS AND FIRST TIME ATTENDEES Presented by: Midwest ACE Membership Committee
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Tips for first-time attendees and new members attendinig the MWACE Annual Conference in Indianapolis, July 2014.
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MAXIMIZE YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
TIPS FOR NEW MEMBERS AND FIRST TIME ATTENDEES
Presented by: Midwest ACE Membership Committee
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!
Advice for Preparing for the Conference
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previously called pre-conference workshop
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!
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!)
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)
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.
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!
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.
See you in Indianapolis!
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