Author: DavideFi
Compiled by: TechFlow
I attend a lot of crypto conferences, and with the third#ETHCCapproaching, I decided to write a guide to help BDs and Degens get the most out of#ETHCCand future conferences.
Guide on how to become the king of meetings:
Wear clothes that represent you
If you represent a deal, wear your best merch so you can be recognized and approached more easily. If you’re not a huge fan of a company, don’t wear some random company merch you got from a previous event.
Say hello to someone wearing merch you're familiar with, "Are you from X?"
We all want to meet users of our dapps and value these conversations. Start by telling a story about when and how you used my project. We all love hearing about real user experiences. Expand on your story.
Remember faces, have memorable short conversations, and if you see them again, take the initiative to say hello!
I love 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 from conferences.
Create a Telegram group with friends to coordinate everyone's schedule and share invitations and tickets. Don't go 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 invitations.
Build friendships with people you can share rAAVE tickets with.
Because you’ll feel FOMO, and any of your friends who have tickets will be there and ditch you for the night. If you have an extra rAAVE ticket, think of it as a major favor that will come in handy someday.
Participate in as many activities 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 wonderful people in other places.
Don't spend too much time with your friends. There are a lot of people worth getting to know at the conference.
If you’re looking for a job in Web3, find the people you’d like to work for and try to network with them at events.
Exchange contact information only after you have made a good impression. Nice people in real life are more likely to be trusted and get job opportunities.
Don't ask to take a selfie together.
Really don't. But if you're a super fan and really want to be remembered, try asking after a long conversation. Don't be that person who casually asks for a photo.
At happy hour, don’t launch into a long conversation as soon as you introduce yourself!
Understand that if you don't get a response to your question within the first minute, you should stop pitching because we're trying to be friendly but may not be interested in you. Target.
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 his own language and not engaging with you, he might be relaxing with friends, try to find him another time.
Dinner is a trap
Don’t be fooled by Michelin star dinners with 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 organizers pitch while everyone outside is having a good time.
Avoid using GMAIL addresses to register campaigns
Some events only accept a limited number of people, and if participants need to be selected, preference is usually given to those who have signed up with a company email (and women).
If you are an ordinary user, you can purchase a personalized email domain name.
Always ask for alpha information
There are a lot of traders at conferences 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 watching lately?”
Carry a power bank with you
You might be out all day and your phone or your friends’ phones might run out of juice. Make sure you 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 keep charged.
Find a place to stay between the conference venue and most side events
Try to choose accommodation that is close to the conference venue and side activities so that you can easily go back to rest or change clothes.
Don't force yourself to remember the name.
This is my weakness but I really can't remember hundreds of new names at every meeting. Ask people for their X/telegram and follow them, so when you see them again and don't remember, you can say "Hey, man!".
We are all anonymous, and names are not that important.
Traveling with a half-empty bag
You get a lot of merch, and if you come with an already full bag, you might have to throw some stuff out.
Leave room for those new t-shirts and hoodies you picked up at the event. Make sure you have plenty of room on your return trip!
If you are a degen (speculator) and do not represent any project, do not feel like an imposter
The audience at most events is 80% infrastructure/VC guys 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 stories, you’ll be surprised.
When asking someone on Telegram, write something you will remember in the first message
Don’t just send a random greeting emoji, which is easily forgotten. Instead, write something like “Nice to see you at XXX event, loved chatting with you about YYY.”
If you are not accepted 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.
Even better if you have a group with sponsors: send a private message in the group, or just go to the door and ask a specific team member.
If you are bringing developers (or other newcomers) with you to the event, request additional tickets for them
Not everyone is in the convention habit of registering for all events.
Sign up your coworkers for must-attend events that they might not actively register for.
Choose your meeting partner based on the experience you want
Some of your regular friends might not be the best choice to spend time at a conference. Some might not like crowded places, others might prefer going to dinner instead of attending an event. Spend time with like-minded people.
