john Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 Thats what we say, though in practice is more likely because we've forgotten to bring a pair of sunnies with us! Should have eyewear that is built in for this purpose
Duranis Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 I used to do CES and a bunch of other trade shows every year as an exhibitor, considering its just standing around chatting to people all day it is exhausting. Few tips I picked up over the years which may or may not be applicable, also may not be twitter sized, sorry: 1) Always have water. Exhibition halls are almost always boiling hot and talking all day will dehydrate you quickly. Make sure you always have water to hand and drink frequently. 2) Always have mints to hand. No matter how good your dental hygiene is, talking all day and being dehydrated will give you bad breath. Have a mint every so often to freshen up. 3) Saline Eyedrops and nasal spray. Being dehydrated in air-conned exhibit halls dry out your nose and eyes. A cheapo saline eyedrops/mister and some nasal spray will save you a lot of irritated eyes, nose and throats. 4) Failing that go and wash your face with cold water regularly. 5) Don't get stuck on the stand, make sure you get out and see the show as well. Most of the best things I have got out of trade shows where from me going out and speaking to people rather than hoping they will come to us. 6) Before you go have a plan for what you want and a plan for following up. I have seen lots of people go to shows, get great contacts/info and then never do anything with it. Pre-book a couple of days directly after the show to take action while it is still fresh in everyone's minds. 7) Hand sanitiser and moisturiser. Use sanitiser constantly and moisturise as the sanitiser will wreak your skin when you are using it 100 times a day. You will still get a cold anyway. 8) Take pain killers and plasters with you. Nothing worse than having a banging headache and no way to deal with it. 9) Take notes, personally I like to do it the old fashion way with a notebook and pencil, use what you find easiest/quickest. Make notes of key points in talks you attend or anything that catches your interest. There is a lot going on and its easy to forget things. 2
elsiegee40 Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 BETT's own recommendations on how to get the besr out of the show https://www.bettshow.com/bett-articles/get-the-most-from-your-time-at-bett?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=top%20tips%20article 1
DavidLong Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Has anyone received their printable pass yet, sure I had mine emailed by this point last year?
Danp Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Has anyone received their printable pass yet, sure I had mine emailed by this point last year? Hi David, yes, got mine, well, a link to download the PDF. What day are you going?
DavidLong Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Going on the Friday, when did you get yours so I can check my emails.
Zoom7000 Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) 1) Always have water. Exhibition halls are almost always boiling hot and talking all day will dehydrate you quickly. Make sure you always have water to hand and drink frequently. This isn't anywhere as near as necessary any more. The last few years I've been plenty a hydrated and replenished by the freebies at the stands. (One of the only reasons I go to the RM stand!) Dunno if it was BETT or another exhibition, but they were giving away water bottles on entry. Edited January 18, 2019 by Zoom7000
Danp Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Going on the Friday, when did you get yours so I can check my emails. Email came through within a few mins of reg
DavidLong Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Email came through within a few mins of reg Strange, got the are your details correct email but nothing else. Might try registering again from another email and see what happens. What day are you going?
ICTDirect_Dave Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 My registration email always ends up in the junk. Worth checking to see if it's been canned automatically?
Danp Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Strange, got the are your details correct email but nothing else. Might try registering again from another email and see what happens. What day are you going? Wednesday, was going on Friday but don't want to miss Arsenal FA Cup
DavidLong Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 My registration email always ends up in the junk. Worth checking to see if it's been canned automatically? Ah darn it, that auto deletes after a few days.
DavidLong Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Wednesday, was going on Friday but don't want to miss Arsenal FA Cup Probably wouldn’t be missing much
ICTDirect_Dave Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Wednesday, was going on Friday but don't want to miss Arsenal FA Cup I will be finding a pub to watch this from on friday night 1
AJWhite1970 Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 I will be finding a pub to watch this from on friday night No difficult questions on the stand Saturday morning then....? 1
ICTDirect_Dave Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 No difficult questions on the stand Saturday morning then....? I don't know what you mean... We find a pub EVERY night 1
bald_pig Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 I will be finding a pub to watch this from on friday night Let me know what pub 1
ICTDirect_Dave Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Let me know what pub Not only will I let you know, this year I'll try and be at that pub before half ten
bald_pig Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Not only will I let you know, this year I'll try and be at that pub before half ten I'd hope so, or you would've missed the match!
Dos_Box Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 I don't know what you mean... We find a pub EVERY night Yes, but sometimes you can be...irresponsible?
ICTDirect_Dave Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Yes, but sometimes you can be...irresponsible? I haven't the faintest idea what you're on about
keyboards Posted March 21, 2022 Posted March 21, 2022 Anybody know if you can take food and drink in still this year? We've got a couple of junior people going and would save them a bomb
BKGarry Posted March 21, 2022 Posted March 21, 2022 Anybody know if you can take food and drink in still this year? We've got a couple of junior people going and would save them a bombI don't know about bringing your own but of you go out the main entrance and down the stairs, continuing straight ahead down the road there is a Tesco express on the right hand side. Max 5 mins walk
paulkerton Posted March 22, 2022 Posted March 22, 2022 Anybody know if you can take food and drink in still this year? We've got a couple of junior people going and would save them a bomb Well I'll be taking a water bottle and refilling at the water fountains on site, that's for sure!
AJWhite1970 Posted March 22, 2022 Posted March 22, 2022 Did I read it right that entry is still dependent on a COVID passport or a LFT on the day?
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