Build Your Network at #ASCD12
Networking opportunities abound at #ASCD12. These four apps guarantee you won't miss a beat (or tweet).
- Hashable helps you organize new contacts by Twitter or email handle, seamlessly follow up on a face-to-face meeting with a personal note or virtual business card, and set calendar reminders for when you need to get back in touch.
- GroupMe is ideal if you're attending the conference with a group and need to easily coordinate plans. This app lets you cluster text message contacts together by groups you define – say "ASCD12 friends" or "family" -- and automatically sends messages via SMS when connectivity is patchy.
- Ban.jo ensures you don't miss connecting with someone from you online social circle in real life. Once you've synced your social accounts like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn; Ban.jo will alert you if one of your friends is nearby.
- Lanyrd keeps your conference experience organized with session times, locations, who's tweeting, and who's speaking at the events and sessions you're interested in. You'll always know what's trending at professional events, with this app.
While you're thinking social, don't forget to register for the #ASCD12 Tweetup Saturday, March 24th, from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Field House bar (attached to the Convention Center).