We've been attending tech conferences this year. Here's how you can meet Chris Froome, run with John Collison, level with your business partners and have a lot of fun. The success of your presence at a tech conference is up to you. We at Team Floown have learned a lot from walking around big conference centers with pockets full of business cards. With these seven actionable ways you can drastically increase the amount of happiness you'll feel when your all packed and ready to go back home again. www.floown.com

1. TO ROCK A TECH CONFERENCE
SEVEN ACTIONABLE WAYS

2. TO ROCK A TECH CONFERENCE
SEVEN ACTIONABLE WAYS
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3. THE BIG WHY!?!

4. THE BIG WHY!?!
Why visit a tech conference?

5. THEY’RE COSTLY, TIME
CONSUMING & SUCK UP
RESOURCES
But they also…

6. THEY’RE COSTLY, TIME
CONSUMING & SUCK UP
RESOURCES
But they also…
• Garner great exposure

7. THEY’RE COSTLY, TIME
CONSUMING & SUCK UP
RESOURCES
But they also…
• Garner great exposure
• Help you expand your network

8. THEY’RE COSTLY, TIME
CONSUMING & SUCK UP
RESOURCES
But they also…
• Garner great exposure
• Help you expand your network
• Let you build authority

9. THEY’RE COSTLY, TIME
CONSUMING & SUCK UP
RESOURCES
But they also…
• Garner great exposure
• Help you expand your network
• Let you build authority
• Make you improve sales

10. THEY’RE COSTLY, TIME
CONSUMING & SUCK UP
RESOURCES
But they also…
• Garner great exposure
• Help you expand your network
• Let you build authority
• Make you improve sales
• Stimulate team bonding

11. THEY’RE COSTLY, TIME
CONSUMING & SUCK UP
RESOURCES
But they also…
• Garner great exposure
• Help you expand your network
• Let you build authority
• Make you improve sales
• Stimulate team bonding
• Serve as a milestone

12. THEY’RE COSTLY, TIME
CONSUMING & SUCK UP
RESOURCES
But they also…
• Garner great exposure
• Help you expand your network
• Let you build authority
• Make you improve sales
• Stimulate team bonding
• Serve as a milestone
ARE FUN!

13. DEFINE YOUR
GOALS FIRST!
If you’re going… MAKE SURE YOU:

14. DEFINE YOUR
GOALS FIRST!
If you’re going… MAKE SURE YOU:
• Decide what you want out of it

15. DEFINE YOUR
GOALS FIRST!
If you’re going… MAKE SURE YOU:
• Decide what you want out of it
• Pick your A-Team

16. DEFINE YOUR
GOALS FIRST!
If you’re going… MAKE SURE YOU:
• Decide what you want out of it
• Pick your A-Team
• Research attendees

17. DEFINE YOUR
GOALS FIRST!
If you’re going… MAKE SURE YOU:
• Decide what you want out of it
• Pick your A-Team
• Research attendees
• Prepare to use the next
7 WAYS to actually ROCK IT!

18. 1. REPORT, REPORT,
REPORT

19. People love to SHARE their EXPERIENCES
Video is KING, photos are nice, but at the very least write something!

20. People love to SHARE their EXPERIENCES
Video is KING, photos are nice, but at the very least write something!
What we did? We made multiple videos during the day, released them the next
morning, Tweeted constantly, sent a newsletter to our followers & investors and
shared a lot on Facebook.

21. People love to SHARE their EXPERIENCES
Video is KING, photos are nice, but at the very least write something!
What we did? We made multiple videos during the day, released them the next
morning, Tweeted constantly, sent a newsletter to our followers & investors and
shared a lot on Facebook.
Why? Fellow attendees, the organizers, and people interested in
your company love to share those things. It can get you a lot of
positive exposure. It's also nice for the homefront. They see what
you're up to. And if anything… it's a nice memory.

22. People love to SHARE their EXPERIENCES
Video is KING, photos are nice, but at the very least write something!
What we did? We made multiple videos during the day, released them the next
morning, Tweeted constantly, sent a newsletter to our followers & investors and
shared a lot on Facebook.
Why? Fellow attendees, the organizers, and people interested in
your company love to share those things. It can get you a lot of
positive exposure. It's also nice for the homefront. They see what
you're up to. And if anything… it's a nice memory.
PRO TIPS:
• Invest in a decent camera
• Make sure everyone actively takes pictures with their phone
• Bring a laptop, hard disk and enough cables toconnect every device
• Write everything down while you experience it• Find UNCOPYRIGHTED music in advance

23. People love to SHARE their EXPERIENCES
Video is KING, photos are nice, but at the very least write something!
What we did? We made multiple videos during the day, released them the next
morning, Tweeted constantly, sent a newsletter to our followers & investors and
shared a lot on Facebook.
Why? Fellow attendees, the organizers, and people interested in
your company love to share those things. It can get you a lot of
positive exposure. It's also nice for the homefront. They see what
you're up to. And if anything… it's a nice memory.
PRO TIPS:
• Invest in a decent camera
• Make sure everyone actively takes pictures with their phone
• Bring a laptop, hard disk and enough cables toconnect every device
• Write everything down while you experience it• Find UNCOPYRIGHTED music in advance

24. 2. AN ORIGINAL
PHYSICAL PROP

26. Makeitrelevanttoyourlocation
Becauseyouneedaconversationstarterthat’sbetterthan“Hi!”

27. Makeitrelevanttoyourlocation
Becauseyouneedaconversationstarterthat’sbetterthan“Hi!”
“Pick something that
potentially can put a smile
on someones face”
“Something that relates to
a lot of people”
“AND make it portable”

28. Makeitrelevanttoyourlocation
Becauseyouneedaconversationstarterthat’sbetterthan“Hi!”
What we did? We
brought coasters to the
Web Summit in Dublin.
It’s easy to guess why…
Pubs galore in Dublin
and there’s no better way
to CONNECT with
someone than during a
nice drink in the pub.
“Pick something that
potentially can put a smile
on someones face”
“Something that relates to
a lot of people”
“AND make it portable”

29. Makeitrelevanttoyourlocation
Becauseyouneedaconversationstarterthat’sbetterthan“Hi!”
“Pick something that
potentially can put a smile
on someones face”
“Something that relates to
a lot of people”
“AND make it portable”
What we did? We
brought coasters to the
Web Summit in Dublin.
It’s easy to guess why…
Pubs galore in Dublin
and there’s no better way
to CONNECT with
someone than during a
nice drink in the pub.

30. 3. ACT QUICKLY

31. Seize the moment, any moment
So make sure you are THERE to enjoy THE MOMENT

32. Seize the moment, any moment
So make sure you are THERE to enjoy THE MOMENT
Account for little sleep
ABR - ALWAYS BE READY
Don’t think too much about it, it’s the speed that matters

33. Seize the moment, any moment
So make sure you are THERE to enjoy THE MOMENT
Account for little sleep
ABR - ALWAYS BE READY
Don’t think too much about it, it’s the speed that matters
What we did? While we were in Hong Kong to attend
RISE Conf we posted a video of our experience on the SAME
DAY… It was shared OFTEN… And during Web Summit we
took a morning run with Stripe co-founder John Collison, and
met Chris Froome.

34. Seize the moment, any moment
So make sure you are THERE to enjoy THE MOMENT
Account for little sleep
ABR - ALWAYS BE READY
Don’t think too much about it, it’s the speed that matters
What we did? While we were in Hong Kong to attend
RISE Conf we posted a video of our experience on the SAME
DAY… It was shared OFTEN… And during Web Summit we
took a morning run with Stripe co-founder John Collison, and
met Chris Froome.

35. Seize the moment, any moment
So make sure you are THERE to enjoy THE MOMENT
Account for little sleep
ABR - ALWAYS BE READY
Don’t think too much about it, it’s the speed that matters
What we did? While we were in Hong Kong to attend
RISE Conf we posted a video of our experience on the SAME
DAY… It was shared OFTEN… And during Web Summit we
took a morning run with Stripe co-founder John Collison, and
met Chris Froome.

36. 4. BRING A(-)TEAM

37. Don’t be a loner
You need a team to have your back

38. Don’t be a loner
You need a team to have your back
Who’s there to distract your rivals when you want to talk to
someone important?
Who can hold the fort (booth) when you’re out there meeting,
pitching and learning?
Who’s able to report everything, while you can focus on the
experience?

39. Don’t be a loner
You need a team to have your back
Who’s there to distract your rivals when you want to talk to
someone important?
Who can hold the fort (booth) when you’re out there meeting,
pitching and learning?
Who’s able to report everything, while you can focus on the
experience?
What we did? We went
both to RISE Conf in Hong
Kong and Web Summit in
Dublin with a team of five. All
with diverse skills and
knowledge.

40. Don’t be a loner
You need a team to have your back
Who’s there to distract your rivals when you want to talk to
someone important?
Who can hold the fort (booth) when you’re out there meeting,
pitching and learning?
Who’s able to report everything, while you can focus on the
experience?
What we did? We went
both to RISE Conf in Hong
Kong and Web Summit in
Dublin with a team of five. All
with diverse skills and
knowledge.

41. Don’t be a loner
You need a team to have your back
Who’s there to distract your rivals when you want to talk to
someone important?
Who can hold the fort (booth) when you’re out there meeting,
pitching and learning?
Who’s able to report everything, while you can focus on the
experience?
What we did? We went
both to RISE Conf in Hong
Kong and Web Summit in
Dublin with a team of five. All
with diverse skills and
knowledge.
BONUS: You’ll be able to attend every party

42. 5. CONNECT, DON’T
JUST PITCH

43. Curiousness is all you really need

44. Curiousness is all you really need
It's tempting to start off with your pitch... you only get one
chance RIGHT?

45. Curiousness is all you really need
It's tempting to start off with your pitch... you only get one
chance RIGHT?
WRONG! Start with a question, and make your goal not to
sell/convince/manipulate, but to build a relationship

46. Curiousness is all you really need
It's tempting to start off with your pitch... you only get one
chance RIGHT?
WRONG! Start with a question, and make your goal not to
sell/convince/manipulate, but to build a relationship
They will remember the face behind the business card if it was likable. At
least we do…
Most probably who you’re speaking to is too busy to buy/register/invest
at the spot anyway.

47. Curiousness is all you really need
It's tempting to start off with your pitch... you only get one
chance RIGHT?
WRONG! Start with a question, and make your goal not to
sell/convince/manipulate, but to build a relationship
They will remember the face behind the business card if it was likable. At
least we do…
Most probably who you’re speaking to is too busy to buy/register/invest
at the spot anyway.
If people feel you are genuinely interested in them, they'll give you all the
space to pitch your ideas... And guess what... They might just LISTEN to
what you have to say!

48. 6. MEET YOUR PEERS

49. Discover the friendly face behind the Laptop
It’s truly great to

50. Discover the friendly face behind the Laptop
It’s truly great to
What we did? During Web Summit & RISE Conf we met a lot of the
companies we partner with in person. It adds so much value when you can
establish a relationship by having a real-life conversation.

51. Discover the friendly face behind the Laptop
It’s truly great to
What we did? During Web Summit & RISE Conf we met a lot of the
companies we partner with in person. It adds so much value when you can
establish a relationship by having a real-life conversation.

52. 7. HAVE FUN!

53. No,really!
It's not always about the business. Fun works contagiously.

54. No,really!
It's not always about the business. Fun works contagiously.
No one wants to talk to a depressed
complainer with a bad attitude.
It also makes you look successful!
If they're having fun, they must be
doing good…
It’s a great team bonding
experience. You’ll come back more
motivated.

55. No,really!
It's not always about the business. Fun works contagiously.
No one wants to talk to a depressed
complainer with a bad attitude.
It also makes you look successful!
If they're having fun, they must be
doing good…
It’s a great team bonding
experience. You’ll come back more
motivated.

56. No,really!
It's not always about the business. Fun works contagiously.
FUN, FUN, FUN!
No one wants to talk to a depressed
complainer with a bad attitude.
It also makes you look successful!
If they're having fun, they must be
doing good…
It’s a great team bonding
experience. You’ll come back more
motivated.

57. FEEL FREE TO
CONTACT US

58. FINAL BONUS

59. A huge reason to visit a tech conference is to get to
know your own company. Your own USP’s. What
makes you great!

60. A huge reason to visit a tech conference is to get to
know your own company. Your own USP’s. What
makes you great!
PITCHING your IDEAS a THOUSAND TIMES

61. A huge reason to visit a tech conference is to get to
know your own company. Your own USP’s. What
makes you great!
PITCHING your IDEAS a THOUSAND TIMES
Seeing the different responses

62. A huge reason to visit a tech conference is to get to
know your own company. Your own USP’s. What
makes you great!
PITCHING your IDEAS a THOUSAND TIMES
Seeing the different responses
IT’S INVALUABLE!

63. FOLLOW THE FLOOWN STORY
@FLOOWNHQ x /FLOOWNTUBE x WWW

64. FOLLOW THE FLOOWN STORY
@FLOOWNHQ x /FLOOWNTUBE x WWW
“Seriously amazing stuff..”
- Friend from the founder

65. FOLLOW THE FLOOWN STORY
@FLOOWNHQ x /FLOOWNTUBE x WWW
“I love that company!”
- The fourth employee
“Seriously amazing stuff..”
- Friend from the founder

66. FOLLOW THE FLOOWN STORY
@FLOOWNHQ x /FLOOWNTUBE x WWW
“I follow them on Twitter, and it changed my life.”
- Anonymous Floown Investor
“I love that company!”
- The fourth employee
“Seriously amazing stuff..”
- Friend from the founder