Google “conference tips” and you’ll find a million and one articles, blog posts, and even videos with tips, tricks, and survival guides for professional conferences of all stripes. Some are new and some are old, but they all give the same advice, which we’ve broken down below with helpful suggestions to not only survive Summit, but to thrive during your time at Chicago’s Navy Pier.

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