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This is my second year at BEA. While I obviously love books and my business, and enjoy the camaraderie of the event I want to be clear that for me it is a work week; not a vacation, not a chance to score free books and swag. Although, I do like free books... and swag.
Lessons I Learned at BEA 2011I am not so perfect (nearly but not completely) that I will be brilliantly carrying all my lessons from last year and no extra baggage, but here is what I hope to integrate into my BEA portfolio:
- Travel light to the event. You don't need a camera AND and IPhone you only need an iphone. All you really need:
- Your rollerboard.
- $40-$100 and a credit card, photo id and your insurance card (just in case),I didn't even need that much on a daily basis.
- Some powder and a lipstick , a travel brush or comb
- Your phone and camera or camera phone, Use the BEA Mobile planner. It even has GPS to help you find a booth.
- A notebook & a pen or two,
- Business cards
- An energy bar*
- Water *
- Mints
*Food and Water are expensive in the convention center. Last year finding GF was not possible. I went for a bigger breakfast and dinner than usual. Lunch was skipped or an Lara Bar. I am Gluten Free and I didn't really see anything I could eat more than a salad.This year may be different as there was actually a dietary exclusion space on the registration.
Now, the Conference on Monday is different. We get food, and will have copious periods of sitting and listening. I will probably bring a bit more with me.
