Tips for First Time Attendees

Tips for First-Time Attendees

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Attending the PBSA Mid-Year Conference for the first time? Fantastic! We're excited to offer valuable resources to assist you in preparing for the conference and making the most of your conference experience.

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First Timer Orientation

March 23 | Arlington 1

First-time attendees are invited to this informal gathering for a chance to meet other first-time attendees and members of the PBSA Board of Directors. Following the meeting, attendees can walk together to the Welcome Social Hour.

Monday Morning Meet Up

March 24 | Arlington Foyer Near Registration

Start your day off right with an overview of major events, schedule planning with colleagues, conference inquiries, and camaraderie! Grab breakfast on the exhibit floor and head to the reserved tables in the Arlington Foyer to chat with other FTAs, staff and mentors before the sessions begin.

Ribbon Wall

March 23 | Arlington Foyer

Easily spot other first-time attendees by the "First-Time Attendee" ribbon on their badge making it easy to identify new friends. Be sure to pick one up at Ribbon Wall located in the Arlington Foyer.

First-Time Attendee Tips

Create an Agenda

Plan your conference experience by creating an agenda of sessions you wish to attend using the conference app. Be sure to download the app before arriving in Arlington.

Engage with Other Attendees

Connect with fellow attendees through the app and engage with them via the activity feed, which is particularly popular among participants!

Connect with a Mentor

Experienced conference-goers will have the opportunity to support first-time attendees through the Mentor Program. Having a mentor can be highly beneficial, as they can serve as a valuable resource for networking and navigating the conference. Mentors and mentees can express their interest in participating during the conference registration process. All mentors will be available during the event to offer support.