5 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Crypto Event
The young blockchain
industry is facing rapid growth through research, blockchain
summits, conferences, and networking events. These
conferences come in all forms, shapes, and sizes. The crypto world
is changing at a faster rate and it is important to keep up with the
updates. Attending a blockchain conference or summit
can help you achieve that, but you need to be equipped on how to make the most
out of a crypto event. The statistics are flattering, to say the least.
More than 60 events were held in January alone and more than 400
events are expected to be hosted over the course of this year. It is a
tall order and somewhat impossible to get to them all. However, attending even
only one conference can be the ticket you need to get closer to your
‘target’ in the industry. What is important is the art of
selecting the event to attend and what you need to do when you’re there.
Know that industry conferences work in your favor as they help you
to network, gain new skills, learn new trends, and make new connections
among other benefits. Getting the most out of a crypto event is a multi-
stage process. It starts before the event, extends to how you carry yourself
during the conference, and what you do after the event.
Conferences are usually attended by hundreds or even thousands of
people. One of the best ways to maximize your conference is to
gain visibility before the event. Conferences offer opportunities
for you to be a presenter, session facilitator, or any other role. Get in
touch with the event organizers to see if you can play a more prominent role.
Speaking at an event or doing something that average attendees don’t do puts you
in a prime position to meet more people and unlock business
opportunities. Conferences offer you the opportunity to meet new
people as well as others from the past. Use this as an opportunity to
reconnect or network. Reach out to them and set up a time you can meet
for a chat, coffee, or meal during the event. Many professionals have built
relationships on media channels such as LinkedIn, Twitter, etc., attending the
same event and having a good chat may strengthen your working partnership
and land you new opportunities. Lastly, be organized. Get your business
cards ready. 1. Select the most suitable session There are usually
several sessions at a conference. You may not be able to
attend them all. You should look at the whole conference schedule
and pick out the sessions you believe will be the most beneficial to you. You
may also find that the session you have attended is not exactly what you
thought it would be. Feel free to skip it and move on to the next one. You have
limited time and the trick is to use the time wisely so that you get the most
out of the conference. Try to make it a point to attend sessions attended
by industry leading figures. Their words carry a lot of weight in the
industry. This also gives you a sense of the direction the industry is
taking. 2. Connect with speakers Speakers at the event are mostly key
experts in the industry and these are the people you want to be connected
with. Hang around after the presentation and tell them that you loved their
presentation. People love compliments and it is one of the proven ways to
get into other people’s circles. However, be sincere and do not go
overboard – you may actually put them off. Try to get hold of their business
cards and ask a couple of questions. 3. Network and attend social
events Conferences are great but social events are even
better. While conferences are used as a way of sharing information,
social events provide a way of networking in a more relaxed manner. These
events are important. Make time for them. While socializing, you do not
need to cut short a conversation simply because you need to get to the next
session. Networking is important and is the number one reason why some
people attend conferences in the first place. Make it a point to meet new
people that help you advance your career or garner funding for your
crypto project. 4. Organize your notes The events can run for a number of
days and there is no way you can remember all the information flowing into your
head. Write your notes in an organized manner that makes it easy for you to
remember. Write the key points from each session and whether you would like to
do any follow-ups on the topic or get in touch with the speakers. 5.
Listen and pay attention It is easy to get distracted because you need to
constantly look at your mobile devices to tweet about the event or respond to
incoming emails. Use your mobile devices at a bare minimum and make time for
physical interaction with the people around you. They are the reason you
are there in the first place. A lot of things happen during the event and you
can unlock more opportunities for yourself by making friendly follow-ups. After
a week, you can send follow-up messages to the people you met and tell them how
the event was. Setup a face-to-face meeting with people you think can play an
important role in advancing your career or project you are working on. Share the
information you gained at the conference with your colleagues. This could help
your crypto company to reduce costs, enhance productivity, or simply reorganize
your working space so that it is conducive to your team. If your company
sponsored your attendance to the event, they will appreciate your efforts and
know that their money was not used in vain. TEAMZ Blockchain Summit, an annual
event held in Tokyo, is on a mission to unite the crypto ecosystem and
traditional finance, institutions, and investors. They want to help you network
and build strong relationships through their two day blockchain summit and
renowned Red Carpet Gala. BitcoinExchangeGuide, The Muse, Business.com
The young blockchain
industry is facing rapid growth through research, blockchain
summits, conferences, and networking events. These
conferences come in all forms, shapes, and sizes. The crypto world
is changing at a faster rate and it is important to keep up with the
updates. Attending a blockchain conference or summit
can help you achieve that, but you need to be equipped on how to make the most
out of a crypto event. The statistics are flattering, to say the least.
More than 60 events were held in January alone and more than 400
events are expected to be hosted over the course of this year. It is a
tall order and somewhat impossible to get to them all. However, attending even
only one conference can be the ticket you need to get closer to your
‘target’ in the industry. What is important is the art of
selecting the event to attend and what you need to do when you’re there.
Know that industry conferences work in your favor as they help you
to network, gain new skills, learn new trends, and make new connections
among other benefits. Getting the most out of a crypto event is a multi-
stage process. It starts before the event, extends to how you carry yourself
during the conference, and what you do after the event.
Conferences are usually attended by hundreds or even thousands of
people. One of the best ways to maximize your conference is to
gain visibility before the event. Conferences offer opportunities
for you to be a presenter, session facilitator, or any other role. Get in
touch with the event organizers to see if you can play a more prominent role.
Speaking at an event or doing something that average attendees don’t do puts you
in a prime position to meet more people and unlock business
opportunities. Conferences offer you the opportunity to meet new
people as well as others from the past. Use this as an opportunity to
reconnect or network. Reach out to them and set up a time you can meet
for a chat, coffee, or meal during the event. Many professionals have built
relationships on media channels such as LinkedIn, Twitter, etc., attending the
same event and having a good chat may strengthen your working partnership
and land you new opportunities. Lastly, be organized. Get your business
cards ready. 1. Select the most suitable session There are usually
several sessions at a conference. You may not be able to
attend them all. You should look at the whole conference schedule
and pick out the sessions you believe will be the most beneficial to you. You
may also find that the session you have attended is not exactly what you
thought it would be. Feel free to skip it and move on to the next one. You have
limited time and the trick is to use the time wisely so that you get the most
out of the conference. Try to make it a point to attend sessions attended
by industry leading figures. Their words carry a lot of weight in the
industry. This also gives you a sense of the direction the industry is
taking. 2. Connect with speakers Speakers at the event are mostly key
experts in the industry and these are the people you want to be connected
with. Hang around after the presentation and tell them that you loved their
presentation. People love compliments and it is one of the proven ways to
get into other people’s circles. However, be sincere and do not go
overboard – you may actually put them off. Try to get hold of their business
cards and ask a couple of questions. 3. Network and attend social
events Conferences are great but social events are even
better. While conferences are used as a way of sharing information,
social events provide a way of networking in a more relaxed manner. These
events are important. Make time for them. While socializing, you do not
need to cut short a conversation simply because you need to get to the next
session. Networking is important and is the number one reason why some
people attend conferences in the first place. Make it a point to meet new
people that help you advance your career or garner funding for your
crypto project. 4. Organize your notes The events can run for a number of
days and there is no way you can remember all the information flowing into your
head. Write your notes in an organized manner that makes it easy for you to
remember. Write the key points from each session and whether you would like to
do any follow-ups on the topic or get in touch with the speakers. 5.
Listen and pay attention It is easy to get distracted because you need to
constantly look at your mobile devices to tweet about the event or respond to
incoming emails. Use your mobile devices at a bare minimum and make time for
physical interaction with the people around you. They are the reason you
are there in the first place. A lot of things happen during the event and you
can unlock more opportunities for yourself by making friendly follow-ups. After
a week, you can send follow-up messages to the people you met and tell them how
the event was. Setup a face-to-face meeting with people you think can play an
important role in advancing your career or project you are working on. Share the
information you gained at the conference with your colleagues. This could help
your crypto company to reduce costs, enhance productivity, or simply reorganize
your working space so that it is conducive to your team. If your company
sponsored your attendance to the event, they will appreciate your efforts and
know that their money was not used in vain. TEAMZ Blockchain Summit, an annual
event held in Tokyo, is on a mission to unite the crypto ecosystem and
traditional finance, institutions, and investors. They want to help you network
and build strong relationships through their two day blockchain summit and
renowned Red Carpet Gala. BitcoinExchangeGuide, The Muse, Business.com
