Conference attendee checklist
Get ready for a conference: registration, travel, useful equipment, session planning and a manageable follow-up after the event.

BEFORE THE EVENT
- Confirm registration and save the confirmation offline
- Check the venue address, opening time and badge collection process
- Arrange travel and accommodation if needed
- Tell the organiser about accessibility or dietary requirements
- Choose a small number of outcomes you want from attending
- Review the programme and note sessions requiring a separate booking

WHAT TO BRING
- Registration code and any requested identification
- Notebook and pen
- Charged phone and the chargers you need
- Laptop only if it will be useful for the planned sessions
- Reusable water bottle and personal essentials
- Comfortable clothing and a layer for cooler meeting rooms

DURING THE CONFERENCE
- Collect your badge and check for programme changes
- Locate session rooms, quiet areas and facilities
- Leave time for moving between rooms and taking breaks
- Record useful ideas with the speaker or session name
- Ask permission before sharing someone’s contact details or taking their photo
- Agree on a specific next step when a conversation is worth continuing

AFTER THE EVENT
- Sort your notes into ideas, actions and reference material
- Send any documents or introductions you promised
- Follow up personally with the people you agreed to contact
- Share a few relevant takeaways with your team if appropriate
- File receipts and attendance documents where you need them
- Choose one useful idea to put into practice