LINKEDIN NETWORKING EVENT STRATEGY CHECKLIST
Before, During, and After Your Next Conference or Meetup

PURPOSE:
This checklist helps you maximize networking ROI from conferences, webinars, and professional events by ensuring you follow up effectively on LinkedIn.

HOW TO USE:
- Complete "Before" checklist 1-2 weeks prior to event
- Reference "During" checklist while at the event
- Execute "After" checklist within 48 hours of event ending
- Track follow-ups using ANDI's reminder system

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BEFORE THE EVENT (1-2 Weeks Prior)
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[ ] Research confirmed attendees and speakers on event website
[ ] Search LinkedIn for event hashtags to find other attendees posting about it
[ ] Create a target list of 10-15 people you want to meet
[ ] Review each target's recent posts and profile background
[ ] Prepare 3-5 conversation starters related to their work or interests
[ ] Update your LinkedIn profile headline and About section
[ ] Add a professional profile photo if you haven't already
[ ] Post on LinkedIn that you'll be attending (use event hashtag)
[ ] Bring business cards or prepare to share LinkedIn QR code
[ ] Set your LinkedIn app to "open to connect" mode
[ ] Schedule buffer time after event for same-day follow-ups
[ ] Prepare your 30-second introduction about what you do

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DURING THE EVENT
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[ ] Scan event badge QR codes or connect via LinkedIn app
[ ] Take brief notes about each conversation in your phone
[ ] Note specific details: what you discussed, mutual interests, their goals
[ ] Mention something specific they can expect in your follow-up
[ ] Ask for their preferred contact method (LinkedIn, email, both)
[ ] Take a photo together if appropriate (for memory recall later)
[ ] Engage with event hashtag posts from speakers and attendees
[ ] Comment thoughtfully on 3-5 LinkedIn posts from people at event
[ ] Share your own insights or key takeaways in real-time posts
[ ] Exchange contact info with quality over quantity mindset
[ ] Ask people you meet to introduce you to others when natural
[ ] Note any resources, articles, or connections you promised to share
[ ] Track names of people who seemed particularly interested in connecting
[ ] Identify 3-5 people you want to prioritize for deeper follow-up

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AFTER THE EVENT (Within 48 Hours)
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[ ] Send connection requests to everyone you spoke with
[ ] Personalize each request with specific conversation detail
[ ] Reference the event name and what you discussed
[ ] Send follow-up messages to accepted connections within 24 hours
[ ] Share any resources or introductions you promised during event
[ ] Post a recap or key takeaway on LinkedIn (tag relevant people)
[ ] Engage with posts from people you met (like and comment)
[ ] Send thank-you messages to speakers or panelists you connected with
[ ] Add all new connections to ANDI with tags (event name, industry, follow-up priority)
[ ] Set reminders in ANDI for 2-week follow-ups with top connections
[ ] Review your notes and identify potential collaboration opportunities
[ ] Send longer follow-up emails to people who prefer email over LinkedIn
[ ] Schedule coffee chats or calls with 2-3 high-priority connections

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ONGOING MAINTENANCE (2-4 Weeks After)
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[ ] Check on pending connection requests (follow up if still pending)
[ ] Engage with content from new connections at least once per week
[ ] Share valuable content and tag relevant people you met
[ ] Reach out again to top 3-5 connections with specific value or question
[ ] Look for ways to introduce your new connections to each other
[ ] Track which event connections are most engaged for future prioritization
[ ] Update your event networking strategy based on what worked best
[ ] Add successful tactics to your repeatable networking playbook