Getting the Most Out of a Conference

Lifehacker has a timely query for its readers: "How Do You Make Conferences Worth the Trip and Time?" The many responses may be valuable to anyone attending the IOA conference in Boston next week. A sample of early answers:

• Network at the food table.
• I bring my workout gear, my ipod, and a bunch of blank expense sheets.
• At the very least, speak up during the question-and-answer portions of the program.
• Approach others with the idea of helping THEM.
• Follow up immediately after the conference.
• At the event, make connections for others.

(Lifehacker.)