Christiane Pendarvis’ Post

Conferences can be a gamble 🎲 Anytime I attend a conference for the first time I’m always worried that it’ll be a dud. The planning, the money, the travel… when all is said and done all you can hope for is that the event goes well. And that's not always the case. However, the past couple of days in Vegas at #FintechMeetup has been truly incredible. Not only was I able to catch up with Tim Hsia, Amarildo Gjondrekaj, Zachary Pardey, Santiago Rodriguez Lebrija, and Gracie Zaro which is always fun to do, but I also got link up with new people. Notably, I had the pleasure of meeting Ian Tan, Brock Bontrager, Jennifer Lowe, and Diego Represas—I’m 100% missing out on some other notable people as well, but I’m writing all of this quick. After events like this I always think about ROI. And usually it’s never straight forward—personally I’m not selling a product to individuals in attendance. Sure, it was a fun event and I inherently enjoy networking. But I also recognize the immense value of face-to-face interactions. ⭐️ → So much of business is just liking the people you’re around and getting along with them. ⭐️ → It’s harder to BS in real life, I believe in-person meetings result in more “genuine" interactions. ⭐️ → Conferences increases the chances of the intersection of hard-work and serendipity. I'm looking forward to the next conference and hope to see everyone I met in the near future.

My “There’s been a lot of talk about conferences” post. Conferences should add value, case closed. I’m impressed with posts emphasizing that strategy and execution are required on the participant’s end. You can’t just show up and expect connections and insights to appear out of thin air. However, if your conference isn’t doing everything they can to facilitate meaningful networking, push content forward, and create a valuable experience, you absolutely have the right to ask why not. A conference’s purpose is to bring together large amounts of people, and add value. As we have all know in business, you can never make everyone happy. Many parties have conflicting interests, and all organizers must thoughtfully weave this quilt. It is the organizer's responsibility to do everything they can to serve each party, and continuously push the boundaries of innovation and value creation. Cheers to the real estate industry that really cares about these things and invests in community and connections.

Connecting for Success at Conferences Build connections, build success! Engage actively at conferences to turn contacts into vital pathways for growth. This is where visions converge and futures are shaped. #TheMoreClub #ConnectAndGrow #VisionaryNetworking #FutureBuilding

"If you're not having an online community in your association, be warned". Those are the words of Damian Hutt from Association of Association Executives (AAE). Find out how a 365 platform is essential for your membership in our latest Transformation Story interview. #community #eventprofs #exhibitions #eventtech

What are the best ways to get involved in industry associations? As a first step, try to take a premium membership - life membership or large corporate membership. Secondly, make sure you are regularly attending all the meetings. Thirdly, be regular with your presence in all the events of the Association. Lastly, take initiative and volunteer to take charge of any task that comes up. Your initiative is your first step and your accomplishments in the chosen endeavour will get you prominence... ...lastly, sustain your interest and participation !

When attending conferences, it’s important to evaluate if the event is relevant. They may be a great way to network and build relationships but they tend to be expensive and time-consuming. Here are some things to consider in evaluating an event: - The right audience and what is the quality of attendees? - Are there enough opportunities to network at the event? - How many meetings do you think you can generate at the event? Is the cost per potential meeting too high? - Are you making direct connections that make a difference? - Is the time spent at the event worth it for you to attend? See our blog. https://lnkd.in/eAQCAn7Q #venturecapital #hedgefunds #business #marketing

Why Conversion Conf was one of the most valuable two days of my year so far: 2 weeks ago, I headed to Conversion Conf in Warsaw with the team. What an incredible event! We had two days of high-quality networking and exploring new business opportunities. Over 2000 people were at the event, which gives some idea of its scale. It was so valuable getting to meet with our partners. It was a great opportunity to discuss the results of our work and brainstorm ways to make our collaboration even more productive. There’s a certain magic that in-person conferences provide, right? - The deeper level of networking helps build better relationships. Which often leads to access to exclusive deals. - It’s an opportunity to build credibility and trust that just isn’t available in online interactions. - Get the inside scoop on what’s happening in the industry and how to navigate any challenges. We have a full and busy conference schedule planned, and I’m already excited for the next one. What’s your favourite part of visiting conferences? And which ones do you have planned this year? Maybe we’ll see you there :)

Research Events = Success 🤝 TLDR: Meet more of your target audience, using these ten tips. Get more value from the events you attend (especially the big conferences) by putting in some research before you get there. Using these tips will increase the chances of meeting more of the right people and getting value especially from the bigger industry events. But, these tips can help with any event you attend! Check out 👉  https://lnkd.in/eaP_iW9d 😬 Ask: Please share if you found these tips useful. And, what would you add to the list? Video description: Screens shots of tweets showing Daniel Doherty's picture on a light blue background. The title of the video is Network like a Pro, step 3 of 7. The text in the tweet reads ten ways to research an event, to help get more value from events you attend. The bottom of the screen Includes the website link included in the post.

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Conferences have returned. But, boutique firms don’t always get the most out of their investment. 1. Lack of Pre-Conference Strategy - Develop a plan. Set specific goals, identify key attendees, and schedule meetings in advance. 2. Missing Networking Opportunities - Maximize every networking opportunity, including after-hours events, to start more conversations. 3. Poor Follow-Up - Follow up promptly and personalize your messages. Don’t be overly salesy. It may take multiple contacts to get a response. 4. Unrealistic ROI Expectations - Understand that conferences require effort to get results. You typically have to do more than just show up. If you’ve never done an advisor conference like Morningstar or Schwab, I tell firms to just go as an attendee. Walk around. Talk to people. See how competitive the industry really is. It can be an eye opener for some. Nice article Daniel Gil Ignites