Eight Must-Read Tips for First Time IHRSA 2016 Attendees
Posted: February 10, 2016 in IHRSA
IHRSA 2016
ORLANDO, FL – Last year’s IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show featured 13,000 attendees, speakers, and vendors, and 388 trade show exhibitors occupying 178,000 square feet. The 4-day event presented countless learning opportunities, and long-time attendees have developed strategies to soak up everything the convention has to offer. To help first-timers hit the ground running at IHRSA 2016 in Orlando this March, here’s a curated list of eight tips that will guarantee you to get the most out of your premiere IHRSA convention experience.
- 1. Map out a plan of attack before you arrive. With more than 100 sessions in seven education tracks, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all of the content the convention has to offer. To make the most out of your first IHRSA Convention & Trade Show experience, review the conference brochure in advance and highlight the sessions that would be most beneficial to you and your business.
- 2. Don’t miss the “Making Connections” Orientation. This is a critical step for first-time attendees and veterans alike. The orientation, held Monday, March 21 from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., will explain the best ways to navigate the convention and trade show. It will help you establish your game plan for success, meet like-minded attendees, and make the most out of your IHRSA 2016 experience.
- 3. Download the official IHRSA 2016 app. The official IHRSA 2016 app, available for iPhone and Android, will put all of the information you need at your fingertips—easily view the convention schedule, trade show map, local information, and more.
- 4. Try a non-traditional education format. Everybody learns differently—that’s why IHRSA 2016 offers educational opportunities in a variety of interactive formats, in addition to traditional seminars. You can attend networking roundtables, educational tutorials, workshops, and IGNITE!, a fast-paced 75-minute event where selected presenters speak for five minutes at a time.
- 5. Make time to work out. Start your day off right by participating in a group exercise program and scout the latest trends while you’re at it. All attendees can participate each morning in cutting-edge, trend-setting exercise classes, featuring innovative programs and state-of-the-art equipment.
- 6. Visit the trade show. For even more trends, be sure to walk through the IHRSA Trade Show, which provides a unique opportunity to get an up-close, hands-on experience with new equipment and training concepts that will make your club stand out. This is where you can test, try, and compare prices on anything that has caught your eye, so you can make informed decisions on important purchases.
- 7. Step out of your comfort zone. Maybe you’re intimidated by the sales process or clueless at social media—but that doesn’t mean you should shy away from those sessions. In fact, IHRSA 2016 is the perfect opportunity to buff up on a topic that baffles you. By the end of the session, our expert speakers will make sure you have a better handle on the subject matter.
- 8. Stop by the Opening Welcome Reception. Network and reflect on your successful first day of the conference at the Welcome Reception on Monday, March 21 from 7:30 – 9:30PM.
