Getting the Most Value from Business Events at a Conference Venue

Business conferences can be a great way to learn valuable information about your professional field. If you want to stay competitive and advance in your career, read on for some great tips on how you can make the most out of your business conference.

Network

You’re going to be interacting and meeting with many different people at the business conference venue. Take advantage of this great professional resource by starting conversations and building your network. Your colleagues may be able to teach you something new and put you in contact with valuable clients. Ask for business cards and contact information so you can get in touch with new acquaintances when you return to your business. The more people you know, the more people who can help your business succeed.

Participate

The best way to learn something new is to get involved. If you don’t understand something, ask a question. If you have a piece of information you’d like to contribute, find the right time to squeeze it into the discussion. If you have the opportunity to become a speaker, presenter or another type of volunteer at the conference venue, this is the time to get involved. The more active and involved you are the more you stand out from others in your field.

Choose Interesting Classes

Why sit through a boring lecture if you know you aren’t going to learn anything from it? If you want to make the most out of this opportunity, go to classes and lectures that are interesting and valuable for your professional goals. The more engaged you are with the classes, the more value you can bring back to your business.

Take Notes

It’s impossible for you to remember everything you learned over the entirety of a business conference. If you need to keep track of important points and presenters at the conference venue, bring a notebook and pen to take some notes. The more you write down, the more you’ll be able to put to use for your business when the conference eventually ends.

Connect with Speakers

There will be a variety of speakers at the conference venue that will be leading lesson plans and teaching you something new about your field. These people will most likely be experts in your area of work. If you’re interested in learning more about their lecture, don’t be afraid to approach them after their class. Introduce yourself and let them know you enjoyed their presentation. Ask if there is a way you can get more information about the topic and ask if they have a business card.

Put Your Phone Away

While your phone helps you keep in contact, it can cause problems during lessons. Avoid the temptation and distraction and put your phone away! You can always take it out and use it after the presentation is over.

Conference Venues at Rocky Mount Event Center

Need to host a business conference? Rocky Mount Event Center is just the place! With multiple meeting rooms, in-house catering, and space to fit over 4,000 people, you can’t go wrong picking Rocky Mount! We have plenty of space for events both big and small for any crowd size. Contact us today for booking information, we’d love to have you!