10 Reasons to Attend the ICT Unconference

On: 9:05 AM By: Laura Goede 0 comments

The ICT Unconference is quickly approaching. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, or maybe you’re on the fence about whether to attend, we thought we’d put together 10 reasons to attend the ICT Unconference.

1. Freedom to pick the tough topics. 

Unlike a lot of pre-planned conferences, you don’t get a lot of say in the topics the speakers choose, which means they tell you what they want to tell you, not what you want to hear. The Unconference is YOUR chance to ask these professionals questions you wished you knew the answers to. Don’t be shy! Chances are if you have the question, others do too.

2. You can be more relaxed and have fun. 

Feel encouraged to be creative with the session topics you suggest. Because the Unconference format and tone are set by attendees, why not make if fun? If the session is light and full of laughter and enjoyment, odds are, people will be more relaxed and you may get more out of it.

3. It will inspire you

Unless you sit in the parking lot, you won’t be able to avoid new ideas. The format itself lends to brainstorming and creatively solving problems, so our hope is that a few of these ideas will inspire you to do more and be more in your own business.

4. You will make better, deeper connections

Something magical happens when people get together and get honest – barriers come down, problems get solved and relationships grow. If business to you has felt more like going it alone, and you’re looking for something different, you are in for a real treat.

5. It will give you space to think about your business

Sometimes working day in and day out on the work of your company, doesn’t give you time or space to work on your business. The Unconference provides space to reflect on your past year, the decisions you’ve made, and the choices in front of you. Who knows? Maybe you’ll see things with a fresh eye.

6. You will view your business through the lens of other types of businesses

Hear ideas and challenges outside of your own industry and you’re sure to hear the applications within yours. Things that work for a different business, may just work for yours and help you differentiate.

7. Opportunity for partnerships

Meeting people from your entrepreneurial community not only inspires but it creates an opportunity to build potential business partnerships and other collaborative connections.

8. You will learn from others’ experiences

Wise people learn from the mistakes of others so they do not repeat them. When people share and open up about their own challenges and how they solved them, this is information gold. Lock it in and learn from it.

9. Recharge your creative tank

Sometimes work can feel like…well, work. If you’ve been missing out on the fun and fulfillment of being an entrepreneur, maybe you’re in need of a recharge. There’s nothing like being in a room of like-minded people to get your engines revved up again. Join us and refill.

10. Get 1-on-1 mentorship with some of Wichita’s most respected entrepreneurs and business leaders
 

Are you an entrepreneur looking for feedback or mentorship? We’ve lined up some of city’s most successful entrepreneurs and business leaders for 1-on-1 Mentor sessions.


Sound intriguing? Get your ICT Unconference tickets now!
Unconference sessions are being submitted now. Submit yours!
Sign up for the Mentor Program with local business executives.

ICT Unconference is grateful to our sponsors, including Martin Pringle Law Firm.