Introduction
Attendance at HIMSS 2023, the largest health information and technology conference in the world. It is an exciting opportunity for enterprise business leaders. This conference provides a platform to showcase innovations, discuss industry trends, and network with others in the health IT space.
With such a large event comes great responsibility. To ensure that you are poised for success at HIMSS 2023, it’s important to start preparing now. Here are some tips and a checklist that will help you get ready for this incredible experience.
Do Your Research
Before attending any conference, it’s important to gain an understanding of the event itself. Become familiar with the agenda, objectives, keynote speakers, and topics that will be discussed; this will help you create meaningful connections while attending and maximize your time there. Additionally, researching other attendees is also beneficial; this way you can determine who might be interested in meeting with you or collaborating on projects after the event has concluded.
Create an Action Plan for HIMSS 2023
To make sure you are able to fully capitalize on all of the opportunities available at HIMSS 2023, it's essential to have a plan of action in place. Decide which sessions you want to attend, what questions you want to ask during networking events or roundtable discussions, and if there are any specific people or companies whom you would like to meet or collaborate with during the course of the event. By establishing an action plan before arriving at HIMSS 2023, you can ensure that your time spent there is productive and purposeful.
Checklist Items for HIMSS
To make sure that nothing falls through the cracks as your prepare for HIMSS 2023 here is a quick checklist:
- Research agenda/keynotes/topics
- Research potential contacts/collaborators
- Book flights/hotel
- Print out documents (agenda/map)
- Pack appropriate clothing
- Update business cards
- Bring chargers/power bank
- Know your elevator pitch
- Plan ahead for meals & breaks
- Make use of social media platforms
Conclusion
Attending HIMSS 2023 can be a gratifying experience but only if it is done right! By researching beforehand, creating an action plan, and utilizing our helpful checklist above, businesses will have no trouble getting the most out of their time at this amazing conference. We look forward to seeing everyone at HIMSS 2023! Good luck!
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