Tips for a Successful Conference

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Tips for a Successful Conference Tulsa is
located in the northeastern quadrant of Oklahoma,
right in the heart of green country. The rolling
green hills and wooded terrain of the Ozark
foothills make this one of the most
beautiful places to live. The city lies at an
elevation of 700 feet above sea level and
offers a temperate climate. Tulsans enjoy
227 days of sunshine a year and an average
daily temperature of 61
degrees. The rainfall average is approximately 40
inches, and continually changing
conditions occur in the city during all four
seasons. Occupying a half city block
in Tulsa's historic downtown, the Performing Arts
Center is the design of Minoru
Yamasaki, architect of the World Trade Center.
Constructed in 1977 with a
combination of public and private funds, the
facility is operated by The City of
Tulsa. The PAC houses five theatres and a large
reception hall. More than a quarter of a
million people visit the Center each year to
attend a performance from one of Tulsa's
acclaimed arts groups, to sample national and
international talent, and to view the PAC's
extensive art collection.

• onferences can be overwhelming with all the
  choices of sessions to attend and
• finding the time to meet with friends and
  colleagues. A few moments spent planning will
  take the stress out of your days and ensure that
  you dont miss anything. Here are some tips to
  help you plan.
• Review the contents of the conference program
  book before the rush of Conference begins. The
  conference program book is your Conference
  planning tool. Use a highlighter to mark the
  sessions you dont want to miss.
• Keep in mind that attending sessions and
  spending time networking are both important
  scheduling your time now will avoid conflicts
  later.
• Flag the pages that you need to refer back to
  again and again to save time.
• Have plenty of business cards on hand for
  networking with other professionals.
• Bring express shipment labels with you so you
  can ship materials back to yourself instead of
  having to take them on the airplane.
• The weather in Tulsa during the month of May
  has an average high of 82 degrees and the
  average low of 60 degrees. Keep in mind that
  weather is unpredictable so check the
• forecast the week before you leave.
• Plan early and make it a family event there
  are various tours and cultural sights to see in
  Tulsa. Your spouse or guest and family can stay
  entertained all day! There is an on- site travel
  Concierge for your convenience that you may check
  for city attractions.

• Finally, take a deep
  breath and de-stress before stepping into the
• Conference. Then go for it!
  The more involved you are the more questions you
• ask the presenters, other
  attendees, the more information (and new friends)
  you
• will bring home with you.