PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN

A NEWCOMER’S GUIDE TO THE

OCTOBER 12, 2018

7:00 AM — 5:00 PM

IT’S A BIG CONFERENCE & A FULL DAY

To help you make the most of it, here are some tips and tricks from our team—and from conference veterans.

Are you receiving our emails?The best way to get important conference updates is via email.

Make sure the main registrant for your group (it might be you!) has added your email to the registration account.

Add us to your address book

registration@paconferenceforwomen.org

AND

newsletter@paconferenceforwomen.org

Download the NEW App

Search “PennWomen” in your app store to download the official Conference app, improved for 2018.

Now available on all platformsBrowse the day’s programming, save your own personal agenda, receive real-time alerts, and connect with fellow attendees!

Download on

playDownload on theApp Store

Plan Your Trip in Advance(Trust us on this.)

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Is it worth the drive?

Traffic & parking can be a real headache on conference day.

In most cases your best bet will be public transit (SEPTA).

But be prepared for crowds and possible delays.

If you do drive

Study our parking guide at paconferenceforwomen.org/travel

+ Make a plan B (in case you find your chosen lot full).

ON CONFERENCE DAY

Good morning!NEW this year: Registration & bag pickup are both located in the Broad Street Atrium on the west side of the convention center.

You can arrive as early as 6:30 am to avoid lines and start enjoying the Exhibit Hall, open at 7:00 am.

The general session begins at 8:15 am.

When you enter the Convention Center

Skip the registration desk - just grab a badge holder and goodie bag, then start your day in the Exhibit Hall or general session.

Badge?

Your name badge is your ticket to the Conference, and you’ll need to print it and cut it out before you arrive.

Check your confirmation email for instructions.

Badge?

If you’re coming as a guest of someone else, ask them to email you your badge for printing.

If you’re the main registrant for a group of people, log in to registration to email attendees their badges for printing.

Who’s Hungry?Swing by the Exhibit Hall from 7:00 - 8:30 am to enjoy coffee and light

continental breakfast to fuel up for the day!

Lunch is at 12:30 pm in the general session hall (keynotes begin at 1:00pm).

You’ll find a reusable water bottle in your goodie bag, and two refill stations in the Exhibit Hall to help you stay hydrated.

Bring your résumé!

It’s a good idea to have a printed copy of your résumé to bring to career coaching or résumé review sessions, or to hand off to recruiters and new contacts during the day.

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Texas Tech University | Lubbock

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RECOGNITIONS

Whitney High School,California, United States

Elementary & Secondary EducationFrom Apri l 1998 to March 2007

University of Drexel,Drexel, United States

B.S. in Graphic DesignFrom August 2007 to Apri l 2011

Arizona State University,Arizona, United States

MSD in Interaction DesignFrom July 2011 to Apri l 2013

EDUCATION

Google, Mountain View

DESIGN INTERNFrom December 2013 to May 2014

Microsoft, Redmond

VISUAL DESIGNERFrom May 2014 to January 2016

Uber, San Francisco

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNERFrom January 2016

EXPERIENCE

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HOBBIES & INTERESTS

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LANGUAGES

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Adobe InDesign

Sketch

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Principle

Blender

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Design Tools

UI/UX Design

Interact ion Design

Wireframes

Rapid Prototyping

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Sketching

Grid & Layout

Color Theory

Typography

Graphic Design

Design Ski l ls

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NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF

Morning Keynote

8:15-9:30am

Unlike the keynote luncheon, this session is open seating.

Doors open at 7:45 am, so come early to get the best view!

Keynote LuncheonThe keynote luncheon is from 1:00-2:40pm and this is ASSIGNED

seating. Your table assignment will be on your printed badge.

We’re serious about assigned seats, so please locate your table early (there’s a map in the printed program.)

Pro Tip:

The keynote luncheon program starts at 1:00 pm, but the the hall

opens at 12:30—if you’re starving by then, don’t be shy!

Breakout Sessions

There are three breakout sessions with a variety of tracks to choose from in each session.

Session I: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Session II: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Session III: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Plan Ahead

Seating in breakouts is limited, so it’s best to plan in advance which sessions you’d like to attend.

On our website, you can view breakout sessions by track (e.g., Leadership, Personal Development) or by time. To save sessions to your own private agenda, download the official conference app.

Exhibit Hall

Here you’ll find the pavilions, the bookstore and author signings. You can also meet with a career coach, get a new headshot, shop our exhibitors, and attend a variety of mini-workshops.

The Hall is busiest between breakout sessions.

Consider visiting before the morning keynote (7-8am), when the hall is quiet and exhibitors have loads of product on hand.

Meet new people!One of the most powerful parts of the conference

experience is sharing one space with so many other women.

To make the most of this unique networking opportunity…

Sit with people you don’t know at the opening session. Introduce yourself before the session starts and do your own

speed networking with the table. (Bring business cards!)

Join the afternoon wine tasting reception in the Exhibit Hall and get social. (Be sure to stop by the Fine Wine & Good Spirits

booth - #445 - to get a wristband first!)

Tap into the conference community on our app – just tap the “Wall” tab on the home screen to join the conversation

and make connections.

Any questions?

Before the conference, you can search the FAQ on our website, post on our Facebook page, or reach for the app.

Any questions?

At the conference, the app will hook you up with real-time alerts and interactive maps. To speak to a human, just look for a friendly volunteer wearing black & white.

You’ll also find an info booth near Registration and another just in the front of the Exhibit Hall.

Any questions?

After the Conference, follow us on Facebook & Twitter to stay in touch and learn about between-conference happenings. We post updates and news you can use on our social channels every day, throughout the day. Follow us:

#PennWomen

@PennWomen/paconferenceforwomen @PennWomen

Some tips from Conference vets

“There are so many wonderful sessions that you'll want to attend them all. You can't. Download the Conference app on your phone so you can take notes for each session using the app.”

“Plan your day. Know where and when for each panel, speaker, roundtable, etc. you want to attend—and have a back-up.”

“Talk to your colleagues and select different sessions to attend. Then share notes!”

“Take public transportation! Driving in and parking can be difficult.”

“Try not to use coat check if you can avoid it. 1000s of people means very long lines.”

“Bring your printed résumé or put it on your phone. I would definitely recommend the coaching sessions.”

“Wear flats; dress comfortably; bring a credit card to purchase books for the book signings!”

“Business cards are a must. Even if you are not currently employed, get some simple contact cards made.”

“Take advantage of the afternoon roundtables. People are there to help, so take advantage of that opportunity!”

“Meet at least one new person.”

“Buy a ticket to the next event immediately before they sell out :’-(“

SEE YOU AT THE CONFERENCE!

#PennWomen