Set Clear Goals
Think about what you want to achieve at the conference. Setting clear goals will help you use your time well.
Here are some examples:
- Grow Your Network: Do you want to meet companies from new areas or find partners with special skills, like handling out-of-gauge cargo?
- Learn New Things: Are you looking for advice about solving a problem, learning about new digital tools, or finding out about the latest trends?
- Grow Your Business: Is your goal to get new leads, start working together with partners, or make your company more well-known in the Alfa Global Family community?
Write down your top three goals. This will help you stay focused and make good use of your time.
Get Ready for One-on-One Meetings
Meeting other members face to face is a big part of the Alfa Global Family conference. You have a limited time with each person, so some planning is important.
Learn About the Other Companies
Look at the list of attendees before you arrive. Find out which companies match your goals. Learn about what they do, what countries they work in, and what projects they have completed. This way, you can have deeper and more useful conversations.
Plan Your Meeting
For each meeting, make a simple plan:
- Quick Introduction: Prepare a short summary about your company and what you do best.
- Find Common Ground: Ask questions that match their experience. For example, “I saw you shipped out-of-gauge cargo to Southeast Asia. We have done similar work. Can you tell me more about it?”
- Next Steps: End with a clear idea of what comes next. This could be a promise to send more information, arrange a follow-up call, or discuss a project together in more detail.
Network Outside Formal Meetings
Often, the best connections happen outside meeting rooms. Use the tours, coffee breaks, and dinners to talk with other members in a relaxed way.
Make the Most of Informal Events
- Be Friendly: Stand where people are, smile, and say hello first.
- Ask Open Questions: Instead of “What do you do?”, try “What project are you most excited about?” or “What’s been your biggest challenge lately?”
- Listen Carefully: Pay attention to people’s answers. You might find something in common or a new idea for working together.
Use Online Tools
Connect on LinkedIn: Send a message before the event to people you want to meet. Mention that you look forward to seeing them at the conference.
Pack What You Need
Be sure to bring the right things for a smooth experience.
- Business Cards: Always have plenty with you. They are still the easiest way to share contact details.
- Comfortable, Professional Clothes: Business casual is best. Choose clothes that look smart and are comfortable for a day of meetings and networking.
- Power Bank: You’ll need your phone for contacts and messages. A portable charger helps you stay connected all day.
- Notebook and Pen: Sometimes, writing down a name or a good idea by hand is fastest.
Share and Tag on Social Media
If you post photos or updates about the conference on social media, please tag Alfa Global Family in your posts. Tagging us helps other members find your updates, increases the network’s visibility, and makes it easier for our community to celebrate your experience together.
Make sure to follow us for a smooth tagging experience: @alfaglobalfamily on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Your Chance to Grow
The Alfa Global Family conference is a special place to help your business succeed. By getting clear on your goals, preparing for meetings, and taking every chance to meet new people, you will make strong connections and learn valuable things.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference and to hearing about the new ideas and partnerships that start here.
