HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
If you’ve attended ILS in the past, you’re familiar with the rush that comes as the final days leading up to the conference count down. If you’re a newcomer at this year’s historic FINAL SUMMIT, we want to make sure you get the most out of each moment you invested in your future. So … here are a few things to keep in mind to enhance your time at ILS.
MAXIMIZE YOUR NETWORKING
In a saturated atmosphere, among thousands of people, and overwhelmed with your own high expectations, it can be easy to get swept up in the experience. That’s why you want to make sure you focus on intentional networking. You could be one connection away from your next breakthrough. Or, you could be the bridge for someone else who’s on the verge of something big. Here are some tried-and-true ways to connect:
> Greet people with a welcoming smile that invites them in.
> Exchange contact information for follow-up after the conference.
> Approach each interaction with a positive mindset.
> Be genuinely interested in learning about others more than talking about yourself.
KNOW YOUR FOCUS
When you attend a fully loaded conference like ILS, you won’t always be able to attend every session, master class, and mixer. We recommend focusing on the sessions that align with your personal interest or current season in leadership development. Click HERE for the complete schedule for ILS 2025.
TAKE STRATEGIC NOTES — AND JOURNAL
It’s an understatement to say one of the most important things you can do to maximize your ILS experience is to come prepared to journal, take notes in the sessions you attend, and preserve key points from the speakers you learned from most. Something powerful happens when you return to what you captured in your notes. It’s not just about capturing new ideas, it’s a space where you can reflect on deeper thoughts and emotions you experienced during the conference. Chronicling our experiences is never a waste of time. When the excitement of the event has worn off, you can use your journal as a way to chart a course forward, which keeps you active post-conference.
EMBRACE GRATITUDE
Gratitude is a cornerstone of leadership. If you’re going to leave this experience changed and charting a new course, be grateful for everything you receive at the conference. Be thankful for each new connection, meaningful memories, things you learned, opportunities to encourage, etc. Let your gratitude before, during, and after the conference be the launching pad for your next season of accelerated productivity!