Some helpful tips on attending Congress
Congress is one of North America’s
largest horticultural, lawn and garden trade shows and conferences. It’s a time
and place for you to connect with the people, products and ideas that will
ensure future growth and profit.
Time is a most valuable asset when planning your visit to a
large trade show such as Congress. Here are some tips essential to maximizing
the benefits and opportunities offered at the show.
How will you spend your time at Congress, January 11 to 13,
and start 2011 on a high note?
Pre-show preparation
Preparation is what separates professionals from the rest.
Suggestions to make your visit to Congress successful:
Determine what you want to achieve while at Congress
2011.
Select which exhibitors are a must-see and those who
are possible new opportunities.
Divide and conquer Congress. Split the list of
exhibitors and conference sessions to allow you and your staff to cover the
entire show.
Go to www.locongress.com and save exhibitors to your
‘favourite exhibitor list’ and then print a personalized floor plan
highlighting booths you must visit.
Book hotel and order badges in advance to avoid
line-ups.
Bring lots of business cards.
Wear comfortable shoes with insoles.
Arrive 20 to 30 minutes prior to all events you want
to attend (including the lunch cafes).
Gain a competitive
edge
Send informed and equipped team members to Congress. At
Congress 2011, your team of industry specialists will have the opportunity to
receive a world full of knowledge simply by walking the trade show and
attending the many symposia or conference sessions. Make sure your team has
done its homework before hitting the show floor and that it is prepared to
recognize the opportunities that will help your business prosper.
Here are some
hints to take advantage of all opportunities available at Congress:
Best results come from concise and direct questions,
answers and requests for information.
Be prepared to give exhibitors the
following information:
The specific product or service that is of interest to you,
a challenge or problem that you need help solving, when you’ll be ready to
purchase the product or service, name of final decision-maker, method of
follow-up to close the deal, and your business card.
Congress offers four shows in one, plus features which
are designed to help you find information quickly and efficiently.
You have countless opportunities to network at
Congress 2011. Take full advantage and increase your chances of making positive
discoveries.Your time
is valuable. Start your year off by making the most efficient use of it by
attending Congress 2011. Decide what you want to achieve. Prepare a list of who
you want to meet. Think about what new contacts you want to make. Keep an open
mind and allow for extra time to take advantage of the potential opportunities
you’ll spot.
Congress
is all about business opportunities, meeting dynamic green professionals and
engagement in a $14.8 billion industry from which your prosperity will grow. To
find out more information, go to Congress 2011.
