Networking at Slate Summit is crucial, as it provides an opportunity to forge meaningful connections with peers, experts, and potential collaborators. Making the most of your time in Chicago means exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and building relationships that you'll maintain long after our time together in June. Join Megan and her guest, ReWorkflow CEO Jon Rowand, as they dig into best practices for networking at Slate Summit.

💡Key Takeaways

Networking at Slate Summit can be a valuable opportunity to connect with higher education professionals, learn from experts, and potentially advance your career. Here are some tips to make the most out of your networking experience.

1. Set Clear Goals: Determine what you want to achieve from the conference. Are you looking to make new connections, learn about specific topics, or explore job opportunities? Setting clear goals will help you focus your efforts.
2. Prepare Your Elevator Pitch: Have a concise and engaging introduction ready that describes who you are, what you do, and what you're looking to gain from the conference. Make it memorable and relevant to the event. If your job title doesn't make it clear, make sure to explain what you do in Slate.
3. Attend Social Events: There are the meals, the Thursday night party, and the very late Thursday night coding party as part of the official conference, but tons of preferred partners have happy hours and user groups have hosted events as well.
4. Offer Value: Networking is a two-way street. Consider how you can help others – whether it's sharing insights, offering your expertise, or connecting them with relevant people. .
5. Diversify Your Connections: While it's natural to gravitate towards people like you, also try to connect with those from different specialties or from different areas. This can lead to unique perspectives and opportunities. Someone working in advancement can learn from people in admissions. Someone at a large university can learn from someone at a small scholarship granting organization.
6. Be Respectful of Time: Understand that everyone's time is limited at Slate Summit. Don't monopolize a person's time and be mindful of their schedule.
7. Follow Up: After the conference, reach out to the connections you made. Connect on LinkedIn, send personalized follow-up emails, or even set up meetings to continue the conversation.

Remember that networking is about building relationships, not just collecting business cards. Approach each interaction with authenticity and a willingness to learn from others, and you'll likely find valuable connections that can benefit your professional journey. 🔗Connect with Megan LinkedIn | Slack | Slate Community (🔐 requires Slate login)
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Audio Production by: Isaac Best

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