We’re delighted you are considering participating in the AMEE conference. We realise that attending conferences represents a significant investment of time and money, so here are a few tips to help you get maximum value from conference attendance. The tips have been compiled based on experience of the AMEE Secretariat and with some useful additions from previous conference participants.
SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE THE CONFERENCE:
TIP 1: Register early and save money
TIP 2: Select the preconference workshops and/or course you wish to attend and book early
TIP 3: Make sure the preconference sessions you wish to attend do not have timing conflicts
TIP 4: Note the abstract deadlines if you would like to make a presentation
TIP 5: Book your accommodation early to get the best choice
Tip 6: Make your travel arrangements as early as possible to get the best deals
ONE MONTH BEFORE THE CONFERENCE:
TIP 7: Familiarise yourself with the final programme on the website from mid July
TIP 8: If you have a presentation, check where and when it is scheduled and that you know what is expected of you
TIP 9: Read the abstract of any presentation you particularly want to attend
TIP 10: Look at the AMEE website from time to time for conference updates
DURING THE CONFERENCE:
TIP 11: Collect your Conference materials from the registration desk as soon as you arrive
TIP 12: Familiarise yourself with the layout of the Conference Centre and arrive promptly for sessions
TIP 13: Attend the Orientation Session to get a head start
TIP 14: It's not possible to do everything... team up with colleagues to cover conflicting sessions
TIP 15: 'Less is more' - sometimes it's more profitable to stay in one session for the duration rather than moving between sessions
TIP 16: The number of places in some workshops is strictly limited, so arrive early to avoid disappointment
TIP 17: Evaluate pre-conference and conference workshops on the forms provided in the session
TIP 18: Take advantage of the networking opportunities
TIP 19: Try to formulate at least one take-home message a day and write it down
TIP 20: Collect handouts wherever possible
TIP 21: Ask for help
TIP 22: Tweet!!
TIP 23: Please keep talking to a minimum during presentations
TIP 24: Please do not disturb other participants by repeatedly taking photos of slides
TIP 25: If you leave during a session please do so quietly and with as little disruption as possible
AFTER THE CONFERENCE:
TIP 26: Complete the post-conference evaluation form
