{"id":266,"date":"2017-09-06T07:50:05","date_gmt":"2017-09-06T07:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.johntimney.com\/?p=266"},"modified":"2017-09-06T07:56:33","modified_gmt":"2017-09-06T07:56:33","slug":"have-you-booked-for-espc-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johntimney.com\/?p=266","title":{"rendered":"Have you booked for ESPC yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I will be speaking at Europe\u2019s Largest SharePoint, Office 365 and Azure Conference and it is approaching fast. Here\u2019s a few handy tips on how to make the most of your time at the conference.<\/p>\n

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  1. Find out who\u2019s going<\/strong>
    \nCheck out Twitter #ESPC17 to find out who\u2019s going or visit the ESPC17 delegates page. If you would like to be added to this page, email your image and details to sarah@sharepointeurope.com There\u2019s no better time to network with your peers, connect with new prospects, or touch base with customers than ESPC17. Don\u2019t bank on running into them at the conference, reach out to them before and arrange a meeting.<\/li>\n
  2. Plan Ahead<\/strong>
    \nTake a look at the conference schedule and decide the sessions and tutorials you would like to attend. Take note of their time so you can plan your meetings accordingly. If you are travelling with co-workers, split up and attend different sessions. You can swap notes after, allowing your company to get the most out of the conference.<\/li>\n
  3. Learn<\/strong>
    \nBefore the session, think of some questions you would like the answers to. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask them during the Q&A, or alternatively go up and have a chat with the speaker afterwards. It is also important to take notes. A good practice is to write down the 3 most important takeaways from each session.<\/li>\n
  4. Socialise<\/strong>
    \nWith 2,000 people from the SharePoint, Office 365 & Azure community estimated to attend ESPC17, it is worth going to the after parties (The Black & White Party at the Guinness Storehouse on Wednesday 15th) and the many other great side-line and networking sessions, you never know who you\u2019ll meet. Swap ideas, get advice and make those all-important contacts. Don\u2019t be afraid to go up to a speaker or blogger and introduce yourself \u2013 they expect this at a conference.\u00a0 Come and see me, and ask about the Compliance challenge in Office 365.<\/li>\n
  5. Share what you learn<\/strong>
    \nTo capture maximum value for you and your company, schedule time to share what you\u2019ve learned and even better, to go ahead and implement, as soon as you get back to the office. Organise an informal meeting with your colleagues and managers and share important takeaways from the conference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Still haven\u2019t made up your mind? Then visit 10 reasons to attend ESPC17 to see why you should be there.<\/p>\n

    Reasons to Attend ESPC17<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n