tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712691004606697372.post4270612786956832503..comments2023-10-01T07:10:05.275+11:00Comments on ALIA Sydney: Be Different. Be Bold. Be Brave (A first timer’s conference visit)ALIA Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177121254144340266noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712691004606697372.post-42948936378458353932013-02-19T14:22:06.775+11:002013-02-19T14:22:06.775+11:00Thanks for these fantastic tips - useful not only ...Thanks for these fantastic tips - useful not only for first-timers, but also for more experienced conference-goers who want to get more out of the experience. I agree Twitter adds a whole other dimension to a conference (and is a great shortcut when meeting people face to face for the first time- "oh, you're @such-and-such I follow you!"), and will try the 'Say Yes' tip next time I'm at a conference.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04213669449598440494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712691004606697372.post-24984466698960322922013-02-19T13:31:37.102+11:002013-02-19T13:31:37.102+11:00Me too second all of this! Great that you've b...Me too second all of this! Great that you've been able to give other first timers the benefit of that experience now through this post - it's one thing to hear it from folk who've been going to these things for years and another to get out there and do it yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712691004606697372.post-37824648741850793272013-02-17T11:38:33.201+11:002013-02-17T11:38:33.201+11:00I second everything you've said! Especially ab...I second everything you've said! Especially about taking time out if you need it and using Twitter to connect. Great post, thanks for sharing your thoughts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com