1. Maximize your onsite networking experience.
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2.  Know who you want to talk to – identity 5 speakers.
 Do you research - use social media platforms like Google, LinkedIn, Facebook
and Twitter to know more about them.
 Be ready to answer questions. What do you want others to know about you?
What do you want them to remember about you?
 Prepare open-ended questions – organize a list of insightful questions. Stay
away from “Yes” and “No” questions.
 Check the conference’s social media platforms – it is the best way to interact
with other attendees before the event.

3.  Time is precious - Get there early, it will give you time to greet other attendees.
 Maximize your time- attend breakfasts, lunches, cocktail hours and receptions.
 Smile – appear approachable.
 Small Talk - “I really enjoyed your presentation on…” "Is this your first #ACI
conference on… ?”
 Ditch the sales pitch. Remember, networking is all about relationship building.
 Share information about yourself – But don’t forger to listen.
 Exchange business cards.

4.  Add everyone you met to your professional networks.
 Become a valuable resource to your contacts- post/share articles, links,
white papers etc.
 Engage with your new contacts on their social media pages.
 Make it a point to follow up – a few days after the event follow up with a brief
e-mail or note.
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