First time attendees at Realize LIVE Americas

• Attend the keynotes: these set the tone, provide strategic insights, and feature inspiring speakers.
• Explore the Solutions Center: this is where you'll see the latest tech, get hands-on demos, and talk directly with Siemens experts. Plan at least an hour or two here.
• Visit the Community Corner: it's a relaxed space to connect with peers and learn about user groups.
• Go to a networking reception: these are specifically designed for informal mingling. Grab a drink and introduce yourself!
• Don't over-schedule: leave some breathing room to explore, follow up on conversations, or just recharge.

This is often the biggest concern for first-timers! Here are some easy tips:

• Wear your badge: it's your instant conversation starter.
• Sit next to someone new: in sessions, turn to the person next to you and say, "Hi, is this your first Realize LIVE too?" or "What brought you to this session?"
• Ask open-ended questions: instead of "What do you do?", try "What's the biggest challenge you're hoping to solve at Realize LIVE?" or "What's been your favorite session so far?"
• Visit booths in the Solutions Center: engaging with exhibitors is a natural way to meet people.
• Join the first-timers welcome: on day one we have a dedicated session for those attending Realize LIVE for the first time.
• Join a guided tour: There are "first-timer" tours that help break the ice.
• Try out our facilitated peer-to-peer networking - 'Braindate' - embedded in the Realize LIVE app

It's true, the agenda at Realize LIVE Americas is packed with incredible content! Here's our top tip for first-timers:

• Identify your top 3-5 Goals: what do you most want to learn or achieve? (e.g., "Solve a specific software problem," "Understand a new technology," "Connect with other users in my industry.")
• Use the event app (Available after registration and four weeks before the event): this will be your best friend! Once the agenda is live, use the app's filters to find sessions by topic, product, or industry that align with your goals.
• Visit our Concierge team on site who can guide you through the catalog or chat to our AI-Avatar who can dive deep to find the exact session to match your requirement.
• Mix it up: don't just stick to sessions! Schedule time for the Innovation Hub (for hands-on demos), the Community Corner (for networking), and the Solutions Center which covers our entire portfolio, with customer showcases and industry and product experts on hand.
• Have a backup plan: sessions can fill up! Star a few alternatives for each time slot.

• Dress code: business casual is perfect. Think comfortable shoes – you'll be doing a lot of walking.
• Essentials: your fully charged phone (and a portable charger) and a notebook/pen for ideas.
• Layers: conference rooms can be unpredictable, so a light jacket or sweater is always a good idea.

Braindate is a peer-to-peer topic-driven networking opportunity either 1-1 or small group. These networking opportunities will be available in our Braindate lounge, sponsored by Microsoft, where you can create, host, and join conversations on topics with like-minded peers.

Braindate will launch within our event mobile app. All you need to do is sign in, tell us what you want to learn or share and get started! You can browse already created Braindates or create your own.