Promote Yourself

Make the most of your time at [CILIP Conference 2025] by actively promoting your presence in the lead up to the event. Letting your network know that you’re attending the event can open up interesting conversations, build new connections with others registered for the event, and you can even plan to meet up with the right people during the conference.

We’ve put together a few simple yet effective tips to help you get started right now:

Spread the word with Gleanin

Let your network know you’ll be attending and share posts on your social channels announcing your presence at the conference with our social media tool, Gleanin! Letting others know in advance can open valuable opportunities for collaboration and conversation.

To share with your network that you are attending [the CILIP Conference], just click here to choose a post design, select which social media account to post to, and post! It’s as easy as that. We’ve even written the post to get you started.

Join the online conversation

Engage with the [CILIP] community before you even step through the door. Stay connected and visible by joining the discussion across our social platforms:

Don’t forget to tag [CILIP Conference] in your posts and we’ll reshare your insights!

Use the hashtag [#CILIPConf25]

Post manually

You can also add one of the graphics below to your website or email signature. To download any of these images, simply right click on the graphic and SAVE.

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Tips to maximise your impact

Before the Event
Define your Objectives
- Think about what you want to get out of the day. Do you aim to learn a new skill, find a product or service, network with others in your field?
- Setting some achievable goals keeps your visit to the event full of purpose and excitement.
Plan your Day
- Review the event programme and highlight interesting sessions that you want to attend.
- Factor in time to visit the exhibition area, its often where great conversations happen.
- Use the event app and delegate areas of the website to build your schedule.
Network Early
- Start connecting with other attendees, speakers or exhibitors on LinkedIn. A friendly message can go a long way in starting a relationship before the event.
- Look up speakers and exhibitors in advance so you know who you want to see or speak to.
- If there’s a LinkedIn post or event hashtag, start engaging in advance– you might spot others attending or get extra insights before the day.
Add the Event to Your Bio and Social Media Profiles

Include “[Catch me at/ Let’s catch up at #CILIPConf25]” in your LinkedIn headline, Twitter/X bio, and even your email signature to spark interest and start conversations with your colleagues.
During the Event
Be Social in Real- Time
- Post photos, key takeaways from sessions and your overall experience on your social channels using [the event hashtag]. Tag speakers, organisations and companies to get reshared on their pages.
Be Curious and Open
- Go to sessions that challenge your thinking, even if they’re outside your immediate focus.
- Ask questions during Q&As- it can spark useful conversations after.
Make Time for the Exhibition
- Engage with the exhibitors and ask for their insights. You can ask how their product or service could help with your specific needs.
- Take notes if someone offers a new solution or idea.
Collect Contacts and Network Naturally
- Talk to people in queues, at sessions or over lunch. Everyone’s there to connect and it can lead to valuable contracts or advice.
- Make the most of networking opportunities by collecting business cards or connecting digitally via LinkedIn or a QR code.
- If you’re looking to forge business connections, have a short elevator pitch ready to introduce yourself clearly and confidently.
- Don’t be shy to approach speakers or exhibitors you admire– they’ll often welcome a conversation.
Go at your Own Pace
- Stay hydrated and fuelled up throughout the day!
- Events can be busy places, so remember to take short breaks to regroup and read through your notes.
After the Event
Review your Notes
- What were your top takeaways from the event? Have you got some new ideas, tools or contacts? What did you learn?
- Consider summarising them while it’s still fresh in your mind, to refer to later.
Follow up with New Connections
- Connect with people on LinkedIn that you met at the event.
- Send an introductory email to any connections you swapped details with.
- If an exhibitor promised to send information on pricing, reach out to them.
Share your Experience
- Post your favourite moments and insights from the event on social media using the hashtag- this helps you integrate further into the community.
- Post- conference reflections show your involvement and help you stay visible even after the event ends.
- Keep the momentum going- use the conference as a springboard for new ideas, whether it’s continuing conversations with new contacts, collaborating on something exciting or launching new ideas you took from the sessions.
Give Feedback
- Fill out the post- event survey to help the organisers tailor the sessions and speakers to meet your needs and keep improving the event year on year.
Follow Up
- Send a short, personalised message to the people you met and conversations you had- this could be as simple as “Great to meet you at [X Conference]- hope we can stay in touch!”