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How to get the most out of your Annual Meeting & Expo experience

The Annual Meeting & Expo will help you discover and implement ideas that deliver results. It will train your mind to search for innovative solutions. It will provide opportunities to make valuable connections with other association professionals and suppliers who have solutions you need. And, it will prepare you for the long road ahead. In just three days.

Below are some helpful tips to get the most out of your experience:

Plan ahead of time

• Take a good look at the conference schedule and plan what you will attend—and which exhibitors you need to visit—ahead of time. Use the Registration Service Center to help you get organized.
• There are a lot of education sessions to choose from. To narrow it down, choose topics or areas where you need solutions for an existing challenge, not just what sounds good. Coordinate with colleagues what sessions you each will attend and then share the session information with each other.
• Make sure to access the handouts from the sessions you attend —and even those you don’t. They are great resources and are available on the Annual Meeting & Expo website immediately prior to the meeting.

Back in the office

• Consider offering to prepare and deliver a short presentation to your colleagues to share what you learned once back in the office. Most people learn better when they are going to become the teacher.
• Don’t forget that you can earn up to 18 Certified Association Executive hours. Make sure to add them to your Continuing Education File.
• Engage with your peers before, during, and after the meeting through our social media outlets. Try it you’ll like it!