Start the conference off on the right foot. Gain insight on how you can make your conference experience anything but ordinary. This interactive orientation is especially recommended for first-timers.

1. 2014 HDI Conference
Maximizer
Jenny Rains & Eddie Vidal

2. Internet Access
You asked for it, you got it!
“Fight for your right”
Network Name: HDI 2014
Password: Orlando
(case sensitive)
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3. Wear your badge at all times.
Needed for all events, sessions, keynotes, and expo hall
What else is in your badge…
Conference Badge “Mickey”
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4. Find All 5 Answers
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5. What to pull out from your suitcase
General Sessions, Receptions
and Workshops:
–Business casual
–A sweater or jacket is a good idea...
–“You can leave your hat on”
• Don’t forget to wear your 80’s Rock Attire
for the Conference Party!
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6. Schedule Builder
http://schedule.hdiconference.com/
• For convenience, not commitment
• Print, email, export, or access through the app
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Plan ahead. Don’t miss a beat.

7. HDI 2014 Conference App
• Agenda (with any updates)
• Schedule Builder
• Status updates from attendees
• Maps, Expo Hall, Exhibitor list
• Connect with other attendees
• Evaluations
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8. Session Handouts
Available on conference app and website
http://www.HDIConference.com/handouts
Username: HDI2014
Password: Attendee
Catch the sessions you missed. on CD.
CDs for sale at the Conference Bookstore
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9. Evaluations
Rate breakout sessions and general
sessions to let the speakers know
“What I like about you…”
HOW:
Check your email and take it on your
mobile device
or
Via the HDI 2014 Conference App
or
www.hdiconference.com/Eval
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10. Expo Hall
WHERE: Flo Rida Expo Hall E/F
WHEN:
Tuesday 5 – 7pm
Wednesday 12 – 3:30pm, 5pm – 7pm
Thursday 12 – 3pm
Exhibitors are listed in your program and on the app
Prize giveaway
• Solutions Spotlight Stage
• Flyer in conference bag
• Get exhibitor stamps  Enter to win
• Submit to registration desk
• Drawing: Thursday 2pm
– Must be present to win
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11. Networking Opportunities – “Come Together”
• Welcome reception in the expo hall
immediately following this!
– CASH PRIZE GIVEAWAY!
• Networking reception tomorrow in the
expo hall from 5-7pm
• Thursday – Conference Party!
– Rock Out 80’s style!
– Coquina Lawn
– Additional tickets for sale at the reg desk
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Necessary Dance Break.

12. Take advantage of peers
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13. Extra...Extra
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• Breakfast briefings
– Grab your food outside of
the meeting room and
kick off your day with
these bonus sessions.
– 7:30– 8:15am
• Book signings
– Keynote speakers will
sign books immediately
after their general
sessions
Authors:
• Bruce Turkel Wed 10am
• John O’Leary Wed 5:30pm
• Randi Zuckerberg Th 9:45am
• Peter Sheahan Fri 12:45pm

14. “Pour some sugar on me”
Don’t forget to eat!
– Wednesday, April 2
• Breakfast: 7:30 AM
• Lunch: 12:30 PM
• Networking Reception: 5 to 7PM
– Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages
– Thursday, April 3
• Breakfast: 7:30 AM
• Lunch: 12:15 PM
• Conference Party
– Hors d'oeuvres and beverages
– Friday, April 4 – Breakfast 7:30 AM
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15. We are here for you!
• Ask at the registration desk
• Blue HDI Shirts
• http://www.hdiconference.com/
• HDI 2014 Conference App
#HDIConf14 @ThinkHDI
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16. After Conference – “Just Can’t Get Enough”
• Recorded sessions available – order it (next to
bookstore)
• Collect business cards and reach out to peers
• Contact speaker if you have additional questions
• Take back 3 things and implement one thing
• Attend an HDI Local Chapter Meeting
• Write a summary of your experience and blog on
HDIConnect.com
• Take pictures and upload to conference and Social
Media sites
• Join LinkedIn and Facebook groups to receive
updates
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17. Give that evaluation a try!
See you at the Welcome Reception
in the Expo hall
immediately following this session!
Florida Expo Hall E/F
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