If you are attending the AUTM Annual Meeting for the first time, here are some helpful tips from seasoned attendees.
Before the Meeting:
- Download AUTM Connect as soon as it is available to learn more about the app and begin scheduling meetings.
- Set goals, plan your agenda, and make a list of people you want to meet.
- Research the event to learn about the theme, speakers, and attendees.
- Share via social that you will be attending the Annual Meeting so you can start making connections early.
During the Meeting:
- Wear a new Member or first-time attendee ribbon on your badge. Mentors and AUTM leadership do their best to welcome and talk with everyone they see who is wearing this ribbon.
- Attend the many roundtable discussions for an informal discussion on topics of interest.
- Meet new people in a casual atmosphere by attending various receptions.
- Use AUTM Connect to meet with people from other organizations or form a dinner group for informal networking.
- Visit the AUTM Connect Help Desk or view the tutorial on the app to make the most of your app experience.
- Visit the AUTM Member Booth in the Exhibit Hall to learn how to get involved with the tech transfer community.
- Attend a variety of sessions to get a feel for the diverse programming content offered at the AUTM Annual Meeting.