The ABC's of Conferences by Thom Singer

• Advance planning , having plenty of business cards and being a catalyst for connections are just the start. Whether you are an attendee, a sponsor, or a presenter at business events, this book will cause you to reflect on how you get the most from you investment in attending conferences. In this book you will learn that: -Introverts are better networkers
• -Asking intelligent questions gets you noticed -Social Media is not a fad As part of the New Year Publishing Airplane Book Series, The ABC's of Conferences is designed to be read in a coffee shop or on an airplane. Share this book with your co-workers and business associates to inspire everyone to have more engaging experiences at any conference they attend.

About the Author

Thom Singer is the author of eight books on the power of business relationships and networking, including: "Some Assembly Required: How to Make, Grow and Keep Your Business Relationships" (New Year Publishing, 2007), "The ABC's of Networking" (New Year Publishing, 2007), "Some Assembly Required: A Networking Guide for Women" (New Year Publishing, 2008), and "Batteries Not Included: 66 Tips to Energize Your Career" (New Year Publishing, 2009). He also writes the "Some Assembly Required Blog".

He has over 18 years of sales, marketing, public relations, business development and networking experience in the business community. He regularly speaks to corporate, law firm and conference audiences around the country teaching professionals the importance of cultivating business relationships to further their careers. He also leads training sessions as "The Conference Networking Catalyst" at large multi-day seminars focused on helping people make lasting connections with those they meet networking at the event. Thom and his wife, Sara, make their home in Austin, Texas and are the parents of two "highly-spirited" daughters, ages 13 and 9. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.