Prepping for the Biggest.Conference. Ever.
So you've been given the green light to attend Dreamforce, now what? With only a few days left until the conference, the following tips should help you feel at ease as you finalize your plans.
NETWORKING
Start networking as soon as possible – Largest yearly event for your network
Follow members in Success Community (MVPs, Product Experts)
Plan on meeting up w/your network at events
Blogs/Webinars/#DF14 Sessions
Schedule time in agenda for networking; connect w/experts, ask questions
AGENDA
HOTs (Hands-On-Training) Sessions
Code Sessions
Circles of Success (Can only sign up for 1 session)
Knowledge Gaps (Session Descriptions & Pre-Req)
Bookmark – Wait in line for key sessions (arrive early)
Connect w/your SF AE; suggest sessions for your Org
Hardcopy of your Agenda w/location & speakers listed
DON’T OVERBOOK!
MATERIALS
Collect all handouts/guides
Check Session room for extras
Dev Zone Guides & How Tos that you cannot find or purchase. Grab as many as you can carry (seriously!)
EXPO
List of key critical business problems you would like to solve
View Demos before Dreamforce (use #DF14 live Demo to dive deeper)
Ask to connect with customers/referrals
Schedule follow ups & always get a proof of concept
If have a booth/event: Prep a 2 minute pitch (customers are looking for demo links, customer testimonials) Leverage tools (iPad to demo, iPhone to email Content)
KEY CONTACTS
Take a business card for everyone YOU want to follow up with post-conference
List key points on back or use mobile to log interaction and set follow up or use a business card scanner following the conference
Badge Scanner
POST-CONFERENCE
Have a plan for executing what you learn
Develop Overview doc/Highlights on return flight home for management
Implement something you’ve learned each week/month post-conference
GENERAL TIPS
PACKING
Comfortable Shoes, Comfortable Shoes, COMFORTABLE SHOES!!!
Layers
Leave room in luggage for materials & Expo swag
FOOD
Grab additional ‘To Go’ items at breakfast for a snack later
Hand sanitizer
Know where food will be & plan ahead
POWER
Power Strip; leads back to networking
Extra Battery Pack
COMMUNITY
Update your photo on Success Community (badge will pull from this photo)
Always wear your badge; you will need this for 90% of the parties/functions
CERTIFICATION
Discounted Rate at Dreamforce
Sessions on tips to get Certified
Connect w/others (Notecard sharing sites/blogs)
Go For It! If you don’t pass, focus on the topics you need more practice with to prepare for a retake
Example Session on Certification:
Lookup Sheri Sneed (Salesforce.com) Post
https://success.salesforce.com/Ev_Sessions#/session/a2q30000000hkTWAAY
