Ignite ‘24 Tips 

We are T -7 days from Ignite and the countdown is officially on.  Our favorite event of the year is right around the corner and we hope you’re just as excited as we are! We’d like to share some insight on how you can make the best of your time at Ignite. We hope these tips help you elevate your Ignite experience.  ✨

Come Prepared

• Look at the map and get familiar with the layout. Ignite is at the Orlando World Center Marriott this year.
• Plan your schedule through the Attendee Hub and take note of all the sessions you want to attend on your way to Ignite if you haven’t done so yet. Check out these links to the agenda and our suggested customized learning paths. 
• Allocate your time properly and plan to walk. Bring comfortable shoes. 👟  
  • The walk from the hotel rooms to the conference center is about 10-15 minutes. 
• Bring business cards and your preferred method of note taking. 💻

Come Early 

• Come to Ignite early or at least be on time. This will allow you to pick up your badges early and also let you get a feel of where everything is located such as the registration booth, expo hall, restrooms, etc. You can also get a head start on exploring the space and networking early.

Be Present

• Put your phone on Do not disturb. 🌙  Right now is not the time to be on Instagram.
  • Do pull out your phone for pictures and to add your new connections on LinkedIn. 
• Take the big picture notes. But don’t stress if you’re unable to catch everything on time, we will provide you with the slides and recordings. 
• Visit every sponsor in the expo hall. Ask them how their business benefits your business and crunch down some numbers. And collect the swag!

Network with Purpose

• Pull out the business cards. 
• Be engaging and actively listen. Networking can be nerve wracking but we’re all here to learn from one another. 
• Sit next to someone you don’t know, introduce yourself and embrace new ideas! 💡

Meet the Aspire employees. This is our chance to get to know you in person! 

• And visit every booth. Don’t think you have anything to do at the product feedback booth? Think twice! Let the product team know how much you loved the customer portal 2.0 in the latest release. 😍

Visit Aspire Together 

• This is KEY 🔑 to networking and staying engaged with one another and after Ignite. 
  • Pro tip: Also let us know what you want to see on the community roadmap. 😉

Don’t miss out on Ignite the Night. It’s a fun party and we want to show how much we appreciate you. 👏 

• Party responsibly and don’t stay out too late. The next day is packed with some more sessions you won’t want to miss, including our keynote speaker, Kat Cole!

Did we miss anything? How do you prepare for conferences? Share your tips in the comments section below.