Just looking at the sheer number of events and speakers at the 2015 Net Impact Conference can make you a little dizzy. So before diving headfirst into our amazing conference this year, we recommend having a game plan.
Tell us a little about yourself, and we’ll give you some tips on how to get the most out of your weekend. With our Conference Navigator, you’ll have all the guidance you need to make your conference experience a slam dunk!
Lifelong Learner
Build skills, gain knowledge
Stock up on skills
Kick off the conference with one of our three boot camps and gain tangible skills that will set the tone for three days of learning and growing.
See the bigger picture
Be sure to check out this year’s keynote speakers and spotlight breakout – these sessions will focus on the biggest issues in the impact sector today and provide a great context for taking in everything else you experience at NI15.
Dig deep
Filter the conference’s in-app schedule by format to find workshops related to what you want to learn most. In these interactive sessions, you’ll be able to roll up your sleeves and work through a real-world problem.
Learn from the best
Stop into one of our Net Impact Programs sessions to learn about how you can tap into the Net Impact chapter network to maximize your learning all year round.
+ Connect with like-minded attendees at the Lifelong Learner Hub on TCC Level 3!
Job Hunter
Find a job, work toward a better world
Do your Homework
Use the NI15 app to research the exhibitors at NI15 and come ready with questions for your favorite companies and firms. Capitalize on this rare opportunity to speak directly about your employment aspirations to companies that you admire, and make connections that will prove useful down the line.
Come prepared
Punch up your resume and prepare your elevator pitch in advance. Sign up for the Everything You Need to Know to Land Your Impact Dream Job boot camp to get tips and tactics from pros who have gone toe-to-toe with the job market and have come out on top.
Get expert advice
Stop by the Coaches Corner booth to have candid, personalized conversations with career experts about your employment challenges and potential.
Search smart
Scan the NI15 app in advance for speakers and attendees you want to meet regardless of if they’re exhibiting, and make a point of connecting with them at sessions or networking events.
+ Connect with like-minded attendees at the Job Hunter Hub located in the 3rd floor lobby!
Explorer
Get inspired, discover new ideas, move in the right direction
Think outside the conference room
Kick off your conference experience on Thursday with an off-site tour and immerse yourself in amazing projects happening in the Seattle area.
Start with what you know
Early on, attend panel discussions on topics that you’re already familiar with. If the in-depth conversations don’t hook you in, strike out into something new - knowing what you aren’t interested in is just as important as knowing what truly drives you!
Trust your gut
Seek out sessions about topics that are completely new to you! Expand your horizons; it can be incredibly inspiring to see how others apply their passions to disciplines outside of your own domain!
Take the time to meet people
Don’t let the fast-paced action and crackling energy wear you down: locate one of our many conference hubs and you’ll find a great space to reflect on your conference experiences, meet and share with fellow attendees, and plan your next move.
+ Connect with like-minded attendees at the Explorer Hub located on TCC level 1!
Deep Connector
Join in thoughtful conversations, build meaningful relationships
Start out small
Ease into the experience with an off-site tour. There you can meet a small group of attendees who share your interests. On top of that, no-host dinners will feel like having a get-together with friends, with meaningful conversations par for the course.
Plan ahead, make contact, and follow up
Use the NI15 app to look up speakers you would like to meet. Check out their sessions and introduce yourself afterwards. Be sure to turn that handshake into a relationship once you get home by leveraging social media.
Stay fresh
The conference is going to move at a fast clip, so don’t underestimate the value of taking the time to rest up and collect your thoughts. Take whatever time you need to recharge; your interactions will come off as more genuine when you’re collected.
Make an Impact
Be sure to attend Local Impact: Seattle on Saturday morning. There you will work out real solutions to a Seattle organization’s challenges while at the same time having in-depth conversations with peers.
+ Connect with like-minded attendees at the Deep Connector Hub located on TCC level 2!
Network Architect
Weave an expansive web of contacts, make valuable connections
Make the first move
Leverage the NI15 app’s social media integration using #NI15 to join the conversation and start networking before you even land in Seattle.
Come prepared
Pack a full box of business cards and remember to take notes while you’re at the conference. Pro-tip: scribble some notes on the back of every new card you collect to keep track of where the two of you met and what you talked about. Preparation and recollection are both key to productive networking and effective follow-up after the conference.
Dive right in
To maximize your networking during the day, get in on one of the fast-paced Networking Salons, a dynamic session format that gives you ample opportunity to meet new people while expanding your understanding of topics that matter to you.
Keep the conversation lively
Happy Hours and receptions are great when you’re looking for a more relaxed environment to meet people. Wind down after each day and grab a few more cards while you’re at it.
+ Connect with like-minded attendees at the Network Architect Hub located on the 4th floor!
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