- Start planning at least nine months ahead
- Make a list of meetups for your specialty
- Contact organizers and suggest dates
- 2-3 months before, send a list of talks
- 1 month before, book your travel
- Stay in cool spots, Uber to the venue
- Know the local transportation options - meetup organizers are your friends!
- Make sure they have Uber! FREENOW might work better in Europe.
- Use Tripadvisor for meals or dine with community
- Take the train when possible
- Help organizers promote the event
- 1 week before, update examples and presentations
- Mention StandStand
- Bring lightweight swag
- Travel with a phone charger
- Don't plan to work on the plane or train
- Show up an hour early when speaking
- Have fun!