MPI Ohio Chapter’s Post

Are you attending a conference soon? Knowing how to make the most of your time is crucial whether it's your first conference or one of many. Our National Director of Sales, Chad Shurley, listed his top 7 tips for making the most of senior living conferences. In the blog, we share practical tips to ensure your next conference is a success—from networking strategies to making the most of every session.

Industry insight: How can companies maximize their participation in annual conferences and conventions? Fast Company has a few ideas.

A quick thought about conferences and how to get great outcomes if you are attending… I’m off to Quirks London in a few weeks. I’m pretty excited about attending, partly as there are some interesting talks, but mostly because it’s a great opportunity to catch up and network. If you are coming, let me know and I’ll happily add you to the people I’m planning on meeting up with. And there’s my point… I’m planning. And if you are attending a conference or event, you need to plan. Have clarity on why you are attending (brand building, leads generations and sales, learning and development, all of these!) and then plan accordingly: 1) Plan before to promote that you are going and reach out to get meetings set-up (don’t just hope they happen). 2) Plan on the day to post content and most importantly to take detailed notes about all the people you meet and chat to. 3) Plan to spend the day after the conference to follow up, using those detailed notes that you’ve taken. Don’t leave it, get sidetracked and then realise it’s two weeks later and you are too embarrassed to follow up. If you are going to a conference in the next few months I hope you have an amazing experience. Meet people, learn and even generate opportunities for your market research and insight agency… I’ll see you there! #mrx #marketresearch #marketingresearch #insights

Ready to level up your networking game? Scenario A: → Bustling venue, 500+ attendees → < 20% decision-makers present → Open to all, regardless of relevance Scenario B: → Exclusive 5-star setting → 250 C-level executives, all potential partners → Invitation-only, pre-qualified attendees If you're seeking real business opportunities, the choice is clear. At Agora Group, we specialize in Scenario B. Why? → Every attendee is a potential game-changer → Direct access to decision-makers → High-quality networking in a premium environment Don't just attend events. Attend the right ones. Have you attended any of ours conferences? If you haven’t, DM me to set up one!

Your team’s headshots are vital in making connections at conferences, events, and beyond. Let’s ensure every introduction starts with an image that’s sharp, professional, and memorable. #CorporateNetworking #AnthonyJohnsonPhotography

Your team’s headshots are vital in making connections at conferences, events, and beyond. Let’s ensure every introduction starts with an image that’s sharp, professional, and memorable. #CorporateNetworking #AnthonyJohnsonPhotography

The side events at conferences can be more impactful than the main event imo. Here’s why👇 It’s more conducive to establishing 1 on 1 relationships and relationships are everything. You get to see how they interact and treat others in a more intimate setting. Working with people that you trust is a must and just hearing a sales pitch at a booth isn’t enough. It’s not always just about business, when you socialize people will more often than not just be themselves and level with you. You get to talk to real decisions makers not just the minions more often than not if you get in the right rooms and plan. Getting in the right rooms with the right people already signals a lot to others and facilitates deal making. The best alpha and best intros seem to always be shared in person in smaller group settings. You can pick and choose who you interact with to maximize and focus your time. Most main conference events are overpriced and speaker quality isn’t always the best. Last conference I met with a little over a dozen contacts nearly all at offsites over a dinner, drink or a coffee. A handful of those I’m happy to now call partners. Looking forward to Consensus in Austin. If you’re going to be there and want to meet up or have a great event lined up I still have a few times available 5/30-6/1.

It’s getting closer! Some important info for attendees and speakers… If you have registered you will receive access to the virtual event platform no later than August 1. This will give you time to familiarise yourself with the platform, set up your account, add sessions to your calendar, check out the exhibit hall, and start connecting with other participants via the networking function. If you were invited to register and are yet to do so please contact me as soon as possible. If you attended the 2021 Summit and did not receive your invitation to the 2024 Summit please contact me as soon as possible. If you are part of an organisation attending and/or presenting and you require additional invitations for your team please advise as soon as possible. If you require formal invitations for executives these can be arranged. Speakers will receive calendar invitations and zoom links for their sessions next week.

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