As a representative of ISYS Search Software, I can relay our past experience as one of the DEMOgala showcase companies.  In highlighting our experiences, I’ll include some tips for making the most of your day at the October 2 event (reminder: register today!).

ISYS was extremely pleased to be selected as one of the showcase companies two years ago.  And we certainly made the most of it.  Sparing you the full details, our staff dressed up like pirates and had attendees embark on a treasure hunt, all for the purposes of getting attendees interested in ISYS and our fellow showcase companies.  It was a terrific experience for us and a great way to illustrate Colorado’s strength as a hub for technological innovation.

As for tips?  We have some good ones for you, so without further delay, let’s get right to it.

1. Wear comfortable shoes: Leave the steel-toes and stilletos at home.  This year is so jam-packed with conference sessions, panels and keynotes that you’ll be racing from one room to the other.  Plus, the elite group of showcase companies are sure to keep you even busier as you visit each one.  Think SXSW or a large music festival, where all your favorites bands are back to back to back.
2. Eat your Wheaties: piggy-backing off the previous point, you’ll need your energy to get through the day.  The event starts in the morning and continues on all through the evening.  And the amazing thing is you won’t want it to end.  Past attendees continually comment on how much value they get out of DEMOgala, from education to networking.
3. Devise your plan of attack: Aside from the 20 showcase companies on hand throughout the day, we have sessions covering everything from Web 2.0 to advertising to healthcare and beyond, many of them overlapping.  Conspire with your colleagues on who will attend what, and then share what you learned.
4. Bring 150 business cards: Yes, the networking is that good.  Between you and your co-workers, you’ll have the opportunity to meet hundreds of like-minded business professionals, so take full advantage of this networking potential.  Don’t forget to register!