Original author: DavideFi, General Manager of Trader Joe

Original translation: TechFlow

I attend a lot of crypto conferences, and with the third #ETHCC coming up, I decided to write a guide to help BDs and Degens get the most out of #ETHCC and future conferences.

Guide on how to be the king of conferences:

1. Wear clothes that represent you

If you represent a certain protocol, wear your best peripherals so that you are more easily recognized and approached. If you are not a super fan of a certain company, don't wear peripherals of a random company that you got from a previous event.

2. Say hello to people wearing peripherals that you are familiar with, "Are you from X?"

We all want to meet the users of our dapps and cherish these conversations. Start by telling a story about a time and how you used my project. We all love hearing about real user experiences. Expand on your story.

3. Remember faces, have memorable short conversations, and say hi if you see them again!

I like seeing the same cool people at multiple events, and if the vibe is good, I really enjoy hanging out with them. I’ve made a lot of lasting friendships this way, all at conferences.

4. Create a Telegram group with friends to coordinate schedules and share invites and tickets. Don’t do it alone.

You should always ask the cool kids where they’re going. By asking what the best events are, you can prioritize your many invites.

5. Build friendships that you can share rAAVE tickets with.

Because you’ll feel FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), and any of your friends who have tickets will be there and ditch you that night. If you have an extra rAAVE ticket, think of it as a major favor that will come in handy someday.

6. Attend as many events as possible.

· Each event has its own group of cool people to meet.

· Stay in one place too long and you’ll miss out on the amazing people in other places.

· Don’t hang out with friends too long. There are so many people worth meeting at conferences.

7. If you’re looking for a job in Web3, find people you’d like to work for and try to engage with them at events.

Exchange contact information after you’ve made a good impression. Nice people in real life are more likely to be trusted and offered jobs.

8. Don’t ask for a selfie.

Really. But if you’re a super fan and really want to be remembered, try asking after a long conversation. Don’t be that random person who asks for a photo.

9. At happy hour, don’t launch into a long conversation right after introducing yourself!

Understand that if you don’t get a response to a question within the first minute, you should stop pitching because we’re trying to be friendly but may not be interested in you. Be targeted.

10. Be aware of (but don’t be afraid of) people around you who speak another language.

This is more common in Europe, if you notice someone is surrounded by people who speak their own language and not engaging with you, he may be relaxing with friends, try to find him another time.

11. Dinner is a trap

Don't be fooled by Michelin star dinners for VCs or potential partners (only real partners/chains are real). There is nothing worse than being stuck at a table with 10 strangers listening to the organizer's pitch, while everyone outside is having a good time.

12. Avoid registering for events using GMAIL addresses

Some events only accept a limited number of people, and if you need to select participants, usually give priority to agreements (and women) registered with company emails.

If you are an ordinary user, you can buy a personalized email domain.

13. Always ask for alpha

Conferences are full of traders who are tired of listening to pitches. They want to pitch you on their projects, some of which are very cool and coming soon. Feel free to ask anyone for insider information. I always ask “What projects are you looking at recently?”

14. Carry a power bank with you

You may be out all day and your or your friends’ phones may die. Make sure to carry a power bank with you and if you can, also keep a USB-C and lightning cable in your bag so you and your friends can always charge.

15. Find a place to stay between the conference and most of the side events

Try to choose a place to stay close to both the conference and the side events so you can easily go back to rest or change clothes.

16. Don’t force yourself to remember names

This is my weakness but I really can’t remember hundreds of new names at every conference. Ask people for their X/telegram and follow them, and when you see them again and don’t remember, you can say “Hey man!”

We are all anonymous, names don’t really matter.

17. Travel with a half-empty bag

You will get a lot of merch, and if you come with a bag that is already full, you may have to throw some things out.

Leave room for the new t-shirts and hoodies you picked up at the event. Make sure you have enough room on the return trip!

18. If you are a degen and don’t represent any project, don’t feel like an imposter

The audience at most events is 80% infrastructure/VC people who want to sell you stuff, and the rest are speculators like you and me.

Introduce yourself as a speculator and quickly share your craziest story, you’ll be surprised.

19. When asking someone on Telegram, write something you’ll remember in the first message

Don’t just send a random greeting emoji, that’s easily forgotten. Instead, write something like “nice to see you at XXX event, loved chatting with you about YYY”.

20. If you’re not approved to attend an event, don’t give up

There are other ways to try to get in:

Ask your friends if they know the organizer.

If you have a group with sponsors, even better: send a private message in the group, or go to the door and ask specific team members.

21. If you’re bringing developers (or other newcomers) to the event, request extra tickets for them

Not everyone is in the habit of registering for all events.

Sign up your colleagues for must-attend events, as they may not actively register.

22. Choose your conference partners based on the experience you want

Some of your regular friends might not be the best choice to spend time with at a conference. Some may not like crowded venues, others may prefer going to dinner instead of attending events. Spend time with like-minded people.

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