How to feel comfortable at a conference, even if you don't know anyone

Remember that you are in a like-minded community

You have come to a conference, forum, exhibition in order to learn something new on a topic that interests you. The rest of the participants came for the same, which means that they are interested in what is interesting to you. Do not be afraid to enter into a dialogue, maintain a conversation, clarify something.

Many feel uncomfortable

You are not the only one who is shy and uncomfortable and insecure at major events. Even tough businessmen don't always know what to do, where to go and how to behave. Come up boldly and start a conversation with any participants or presenters, exchange business cards and contacts on social networks.

At the conference, people are inclined to communicate, but they often wait for the daredevil who speaks first.

You will be surprised how easy it is to communicate even with famous specialists in any field at such events. Who knows, maybe this is how you meet a business partner.

Know more

Thoroughly study all available information about the event: conference program, exhibition scheme, important organizational points. You will feel like an expert, you will not get lost and drown in the sea of activities. You can also help other participants, and this is another reason to strike up a conversation.

Harness the power of social media

As a rule, any major event has social media accounts. Subscribe to them and stay up to date with the latest news. Follow the hashtag of the event to find out more about the attendees. It is likely that you will see old acquaintances among them.

Call your friends

In any place you feel better in the company of friends or colleagues. Convince them that the event you are about to attend is very interesting, fun, good for body and soul. Gather a company!

Even introverts can be comfortable at an event

Recently, the organizers have become more attentive to the psychotypes of people and are trying to create spaces for both extroverts and introverts. They understand that sometimes it is vital for introverts to be quiet for a couple of hours in order to return to the thick of things.

Explore the map of locations, and you will surely find a cozy corner where you can be alone with your thoughts.

Already on April 19, "RIF + CIB 2017", the country's main Internet forum, starts. The program is very rich, and the key topics of this year are as always relevant: e-commerce, modern advertising technologies, web analytics, marketing, PR and much more. Arm yourself with our life hacks and go test them in real conditions!