When selecting a convention or conference to attend, what is most important to you?

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: We have an excellent preferred vendor list and always reach out to meet new vendors in our industry.

Answer: The overall quality of the program
Explanation: There are a few factors that will would entice me to attend a conference or attend. The most important is the quality of the program, then opportunity to network and then the venue/ hotel/ conference center in which the convention is held. The venue will determine the convenience of my attendance.

Answer: The city in which the convention is located
Explanation: Redwood City

Answer: The overall quality of the program
Explanation: I believe that continuing education is a must. I make it a priority to attend as many educational events as possible.

Answer: The registration fee for the convention
Explanation: If the fee is outside of our budget it doesn't matter how good the program is.

Answer: The overall quality of the program
Explanation: There are so many great conventions and conferences happening around the world today. To really find the best fit, I look at the overall quality and ROI for our company. What will the team get out of it? Who is presenting? How can we better our business and/or ourselves by attending? Will there be something educational, new trends or ideas we can use to assist with our growth? Or something new we can share with our clients? Will there be an opportunity for us to meet like minded professionals or possible clients? Is there a platform for us to present our expertise on as well. There are so many variables if finding the best overall quality convention or conference to attend. These are just a few that come to mind.

Answer: The overall quality of the program
Explanation: Selection is determined by the overall quality of the program including, the guest speakers, education and networking opportunities and location.

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: Networking with others in the same field is always beneficial to growing my business

Answer: The overall quality of the program
Explanation: This really doesn't need much an explanation. I am looking to spend my money on quality, just like my clients are.

Answer: The overall quality of the program
Explanation: It is important that the topic be relevant to my life and pertain to my business.

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: It is important to continue to grow my network of professionals so that I can better serve my clients needs.

Answer: The registration fee for the convention
Explanation: Because I am at the bottom of the price indicator for the wedding business I must be very careful of the prices for the registration fees

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: It is important for us at Infinite Wave to expand our network to find other like minded businesses and individuals so that we may grow our business and help others to do the same.

Answer: The reputation of the keynote speaker
Explanation: It depends on who is disseminating the information. Besides the price that's the main reason for attending a conference ...what kind of information am I going to get out of it.

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: Its always worth it to network with others in your field to find out more information or how to improve your business or stand out.

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: It is always great to expand your network with other professionals. It also gives more access to tools to use with my clients.

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: Of course I attend conventions to learn more about being a small business owner as well as gaining expertise from the keynote speakers, however, I feel like the best way to network your business is one on one interaction between business owners and consumers. Therefore, I am always looking for an opportunity to have a conversation with other entrepreneurs about their experiences and me to share mines as well. Sharing contacts and referrals are also very effective ways to gain much needed exposure for all small businesses.

Answer: The overall quality of the program
Explanation: Educational value is the most important reason for considering whether or not to attend a convention or conference.

Answer: The city in which the convention is located
Explanation: Travelling out of state is time consuming and costly for my company to send me to any convention or conference.

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: I would like to network at least once per month to meet other area professionals and gain more knowledge about the corporate event industry.

Answer: The overall quality of the program
Explanation: The quality of the program is very important to me because I want to make sure I'm passing on good information and product to my customers.

Answer: The opportunity for you to present
Explanation: Growing a business is my focus so my presentation matters most and this point.

Answer: The reputation of the keynote speaker
Explanation: The reputation of the keynote speaker would determine whether I would find the value in the money I might spend to attend, the trouble I might go through to get the city (travel arrangements etc) and if the information is of any value as well.

Answer: The venue/hotel/conference center in which the convention is held
Explanation: Prefer a facility that has good accommodations, clean.

Answer: The opportunity for you to present
Explanation: I have a powerful message that I know will help people achieve personal success. I can also powerfully demonstrate my philosophies and concepts. I am also looking to promote my skills, develop other business opportunities and networks with other professionals.

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: Because I am in the MLM business my interest is to always meet people

Answer: The opportunity for you to present
Explanation: I am passionate about sharing what I have learned. I am looking for new speaking opportunities.

Answer: The overall quality of the program
Explanation: It is a pleasure and honor to support those who are making an impact with a high quality program. "Impact" is most important.

Answer: The opportunity for you to present
Explanation: At this point in my career I mostly attend because they have hired me to speak.

Answer: The reputation of the keynote speaker
Explanation: I prefer listening to people who have more experience in a particular subject than I do.

Answer: The opportunity for you to present
Explanation: I love to help and reach as many people as possible with my program NinonSpeaks Media Image teaching

Answer: The city in which the convention is located
Explanation: Location and associated travel cost plays a big factor for me.

Answer: The overall quality of the program
Explanation: The program must be able to provide valuable information and networking opportunities as well as be in a convenient location.

Answer: The opportunity for you to present
Explanation: As a speaker, I do look for places to present. But more than that, I want to present and be in the midst of my ideal clients.

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: it is very important to always network

Answer: The opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Explanation: Since I am looking to switch job industries it would be great to link with other professionals in that line of business to create possible leads for job opportunities.