Tips for First-Timers 

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. 
• Participate in the First-Time Attendee Briefing and Reception held on March 2. 
• 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.