{"id":67085,"date":"2014-09-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-11T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lantechweb.wpengine.com\/blog\/4-pro-tips-to-make-the-most-of-pack-expo-2014\/"},"modified":"2020-12-28T15:51:24","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T20:51:24","slug":"4-pro-tips-to-make-the-most-of-pack-expo-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lantech.com\/4-pro-tips-to-make-the-most-of-pack-expo-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Pro Tips to Make the Most of Pack Expo 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n
Because there\u2019s so much to do and see in so little time, we\u2019re providing you a few tips to make your trip to Pack Expo as efficient as possible. Trust us, we\u2019ve been around the block once or twice.<\/p>\n
1. Plan Ahead \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Before you fly to Chicago, check out www.packexpo.com<\/a>, in which many of the show\u2019s vendors have detailed information and videos about their products. Also consult the show planner by clicking here<\/a>. With it, you can find exhibitors, sort by location and sign up for conference sessions. Another incentive to head to Chicago \u2013 free tickets. Check with your vendors because if you\u2019re an end user, you may receive complimentary registration. When you\u2019re pitching your trip to your supervisors, send them this template for a memo<\/a> that justifies your trip to attend the show.<\/p>\n 2. \u00a0Ask everyone<\/em> about solving your problems<\/strong><\/p>\n The more you talk to people and tell them what you’re looking for, the more likely you’ll meet someone who either has what you need or knows the person who does. You never know who will have a key piece of information to help you. Trying to find the solution yourself without asking for any help wastes time.<\/p>\n 3. Recharge your batteries<\/strong><\/p>\n Trade shows are hard work \u2013 mentally and physically. You need to keep your energy up, and you need to keep a smile on your face and talk until you’re tired of it. Then you need to keep doing it. Find a time to unplug and relax. Take some time before or after lunch to find a quiet corner or lounge and relax for a bit. Put in some earbuds, listen to a little music and close your eyes.<\/p>\n 4. Take notes \u2013 lots of them<\/strong><\/p>\n Besides networking with other industry professionals at the show, your primary job is to take mental and written notes of what stands out. Figure out how the implications of what you\u2019ve learned affect your company and the immediate actions you can take when you get home. Remember, if you don\u2019t capture your notes early, you\u2019re likely to forget what\u2019ve you\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n If you follow these tips, you can make the most of every minute while you’re at Pack Expo.<\/p>\n Want your admission fee waived? Go to lantech.com<\/a> to register for free.<\/p>\n Stop by our booth S-2901 and say hello. We’ll be showcasing our stretch wrappers, case erectors and shrink tunnels.<\/p>\n