Convention Survival Techniques: Practical Strategies for Getting the Most Out of Your Professional Association's Meetings

By addressing the apprehensions that prevent students, academics and professionals from attending meetings, readers of this book are shown how to maximize the convention experience - everything from learning what is happening in one's field to achieving social and professional goals.

Topics covered include: finding your way around the convention programme; convention session etiquette; professional networking; travelling within a budget; and presentations.