Get ready to ignite your remote work success at the Running Remote 2023 Conference, taking place in the stunning city of Lisbon, Portugal on April 25-26!
Since its inception in 2018, Running Remote captivated thousands of attendees, fostering innovation and collaboration in the remote and hybrid work sphere.
If you’re planning to join this year’s exhilarating experience, we’ve got some insider tips to help you maximize your time and reap the benefits of this groundbreaking conference!
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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re around hundreds of people at a conference. You might worry about making every second count – like if you don’t fill each moment with a handshake or business card exchange, then you’re wasting your time.
Forget that.
The more you stress yourself about being everywhere at once, the less you’ll take away from the experience. You’ll also lose your sense of authenticity and exhaust yourself along the way.
Instead, think about what you want your ONE main takeaway from the event to be.
By knowing your main goal for the event, you are able to have better and more intentional conversations with the people you meet. So start by defining your ONE most important goal.
💡 Tip: After you’ve identified your primary goal, make sure you check our event schedule to see which events are most relevant and useful to you. We’ll have two stages (a Radical Stage and a Deep Dive Stage) running in parallel, so you can attend specific talks based on your goals.
Networking before the event is a great way to prepare yourself for success and maximize the time available.
Here are a few tips and opportunities for networking before the Running Remote conference starts.
When you start by offering value, you attract others. People will naturally want to help you and connect with you in return.
Here are a few ways you can provide value and develop relationships at the Running Remote conference.
Want to take your experience to the next level and maximize your ROI from the Running Remote conference?
We recommend reviewing these additional tips and recommendations. They may sound simple, but they’re definitely useful and worth your time!
Take Advantage of Sponsor Offers. Make sure to visit the Expo Zone which has over 23 companies sponsoring the event. You might discover a valuable product or service you need. Plus, sponsors will be running exclusive deals so you could lock in a discounted rate.
Break the fear. Going up to people is difficult. You may not know what to say or it may seem like you’re bothering others. Remember that everyone is here to connect. Everyone is waiting for someone to start the conversation, so have confidence in being that person.
Connect on Social Media. If you have a good conversation with someone, make sure you connect with them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Telegram or Whatsapp. This is also a reminder to have your social profiles ready and optimized before the event.Â
Show Up Early. Arriving late isn’t just about a bad impression. It also makes it difficult to network as people are already chatting and you may feel like you’re interrupting others. Showing up early allows you to have more 1-1 chats and potentially sync up with some of the speakers too.
Follow Up. It’s easy to forget someone you meet at the event, so make it a habit to send a quick message or email after you connect. If you’re sending this email from your company email, make sure to use a DMARC verification tool to ensure your emails are authenticated and less likely to be marked as spam. You may thank them for their time, send them valuable resources, or perhaps discuss doing business together. Try to do your best at keeping up with others as that is what leads to opportunities and fruitful relationships in the future.
We look forward to welcoming every Running Remote attendee in Lisbon in April 2023!
If you haven’t booked a ticket yet, but want to learn more, you can find details on our home page, or feel free to check out our schedule and list of speakers too.Â
And if you’re ready to pull the trigger, you can book your ticket here.Â
Running Remote conference & community is focused on sharing stories and practices to thrive in a world of distributed work.