TEDxSanAntonio attendees, here’s how to make the most of your experience.
(Thanks to TEDxSanJoseCA and TEDxBerkeley.)
- Arrive early. We encourage you to arrive at 8:00 a.m., an hour before the first speaker sessions begin. Arriving early means you’ll be able to network with other incredible thinkers and doers.
- Stay until the very end. Plan to stay through the closing reception – until at least 7 p.m. TEDxSanAntonio is an unusual conference in that our attendees stay for its entirety — every session and special event. Don’t cut your experience short.
- Clear your calendar. No, really. To help you get the most out of TEDxSanAntonio, lend us your brain. Ignore your email. Switch off your phone. TEDx is an immersive experience, and you won’t want to miss a moment.
- Talk to strangers. TEDxSanAntonio is teeming with amazing people. Most speakers stay all day long, and the attendees, in truth, are every bit as extraordinary. As a result, chance encounters at TEDxSanAntonio often lead to new ideas, projects, perspectives, companies … They’re as essential to the experience as the stage program itself.
- Leave your laptop at home. And your cell phone in your bag on silent. The speakers at TEDxSanAntonio merit your full attention, and electronics are a big distraction – not just for you, but for everyone around you. To preserve an immersive experience, cell phones, pager and video cameras are prohibited in the theater. Blogging is permitted from the Bloggers Balcony only, and is welcome in the social spaces.
- Let us help you. Our staff will do their best to answer any questions and solve any problems, from conference-day logistics, to queries and even laptop breakdowns. Pre- conference, contact us via our Facebook site. On-site, visit us at the registration desk, orask any of the volunteers.
- Share your experience with others. If you plan to blog, take photos, or Twitter, use this tag: #TEDxSanAntonio. Take pictures, share your TEDxSanAntonio memories with friends and family during and after the event.
