Whether you’re a student, new to the moving image archiving field, or established professional looking for new opportunities, the AMIA welcomes you to the Annual Conference! If you’ve never been to a conference before, we have some tips to get the most out of the experience!
General Conference Info
UCLA AMIA Student Chapter & Snowden Becker – Conference 101
Snowden Becker – Attending Professional Conferences: FAQ
The Muse – Links We Love: Attending Conferences Like a Pro
Harvard Business Review – How to Get the Most Out of a Conference
Sales Hacker – Conference Tips for Networking Without Being Awkward
Forbes – 13 Mistakes Not to Make When Attending a Conference
The Muse – A Conference Junkie’s Guide to Attending (and Enjoying) Conferences
Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is a brief introduction to you and what you’re interested in. Think of meeting someone in an elevator and only having the time until the doors open to get your points across. Mastering your elevator speech before you get to a conference will give you an easy conversation starter, since many people will be asking you to speak about yourself.
Snowden Becker – Elevator Speeches and More
Society of American Archivists – Crafting Your Elevator Speech
AMIA Education Committee 