2016-08-26

Which of these conference must-haves do you consider the most vital? Conferences can be a fantastic way to meet new friends and new business contacts. Relationships you develop may lead to future opportunities for your blog. Whether you see conferences as a great way to learn new information or a great place to have fun with friends, there are a few things that you won’t want to leave home without. This post contains affiliate links, and I will receive compensation if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.



5 Conference Must Haves for Bloggers

What you consider to be the most essential will probably depend on how far you’re traveling and how long you’re spending at the conference. Since I live in rural Vermont, attending a conference means I need to fly somewhere and spend a few days. My choices are based on traveling by air to your conference. If the conference you’re attending is only an hour away by car, you may have different choices.

Mophie Juice Pack Charger

Charging your phone can be a nightmare at a conference. There is generally some sort of charging station set up for bloggers to use but it’s still next to impossible to find a plug. I love my Mophie which acts as a case for my iPhone and a charger. So, I get a full charge from my iPhone. Then I flip on the Mophie and get another full charge.



Mophie - Juice Pack Air External Battery Case For Apple Iphone 6 And 6s - Pink

Extend talk, browsing and media playback time on your Apple iPhone 6 or 6s with this mophie juice pack air 45212BBR case, which features a 2750 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery that provides additional...

Brand: mophieMerchant: Best Buy

$99.99

$85.99

Comfortable Shoes

OK, maybe it’s just me but standing and walking for hours and hours at an event (not to mention the airport) does not leave me with happy feet. Pick your favorite comfortable shoe and wear that. If you need a new pair of shoes, opt for something with arch support. My favorite choice is Vionic. They have a variety of styles from dressy to athletic shoes.



VIONIC - Point Slip On Bootee (Dark Brown) Women's Boots

The Point Slip On Bootie is sure to become your first pick as your fall favorite for every occasion. ; The Vionic heel and wedge collection includes an enhanced forefoot contour in each footbed for gr...

Brand: VIONICMerchant: 6pm.com

$55.98

Women's Vionic 'Fyn' Sneaker, Size 5 M - Purple

Colorful laces draw attention to a fun sneaker shaped from breathable mesh. Innovative Orthaheel Technology provides superior orthotic support, relief and stability which helps realign the feet to the...

Brand: VionicMerchant: Nordstrom

$109.95

Mints to Share

Nothing is worse than bad breath when you need to talk to people.  Stash a few tins of mints in your bag just in case you need them. You can also use them as a conversation starter if you’re the type that can’t just walk up to someone and start talking to them. I go with more natural alternatives like these.

VerMints Pastilles - All Natural - Chai - 1.41 oz - Case of 6

Our name comes from the latin word a Vera . It means a truea . VerMints are True Mints. They are honest. They are clean. They are truly the very best. VerMints are organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, nut-f...

Brand: VerMintsMerchant: Walmart US

$28.22

Vermints - All Natural Mints PepperMint - 40 Pieces

Vermints - All Natural Mints PepperMint - 40 Pieces 1.41 oz. / 40 gVerMints All Natural Mints arean all-natural breath mints and pastilles made with organic and natural ingredients. They provide a ref...

Brand: VermintsMerchant: LuckyVitamin.com

$3.03

Extra Snacks & Water

Yes, there will be a meal – eventually, but walking around for hours on end may leave you wanting a snack or a bottle of water. Don’t just assume you’ll find a snack there. You may not. Or there may not be something you can/want to eat. Bring along a reusable bottle and a few healthy energy bars. I’m partial to Larabars, but there are a number of other brands that work too.

Klean Kanteen - Stainless Steel Kid Kanteen Water Bottle with Green Loop Cap Little Pond - 12 oz.

Klean Kanteen - Stainless Steel Kid Kanteen Water Bottle with Green Loop Cap Little Pond - 12 oz.Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Kid Kanteen Water Bottle with Green Loop Cap Little Pond is a BPA- Free S...

Brand: Klean KanteenMerchant: LuckyVitamin.com

$22.70

Klean Kanteen - Stainless Steel Water Bottle Vacuum Insulated Classic Bamboo Leaf - 20 oz.

Klean Kanteen - Stainless Steel Water Bottle Vacuum Insulated Classic Bamboo Leaf - 20 oz. 592 mLKlean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle Vacuum Insulated Classic Bamboo Leaf is the bottle that laun...

Brand: Klean KanteenMerchant: LuckyVitamin.com

$28.15

Small Tote Bag

Don’t be one of those people that things they need to bring along everything in the universe in a huge tote bag. You won’t want to carry it for eight hours, and you will find it gets in the way more often than not. Choose a small tote bag. You need just enough room for your wallet, room key, energy bar, mints, business cards and your phone. Leave the laptop and the tablet in the hotel room.

Michael Kors Emry Extra-Large Leather Tote Bag, Women's, Dusty Blue (Blue)

With its spacious silhouette and super-sleek leather craftsmanship our Emry tote is an elegant essential ideal for stowing gym sneakers a tablet and more. Generous straps make it a cinch to slip over ...

Brand: Michael KorsMerchant: Michael Kors

$348.00

Kate Spade Women's Cobble Hill Small Ella Leather Cross-Body Tote

This simple yet fun tote by Kate Spade will surely make you a hit among your friends on a girls night out! This leather tote will compliment any outfit whether it is casual or dressy The interior has ...

Brand: Kate SpadeMerchant: AreaTrend.com

$298.00

$197.99

Have I missed any conference must haves that you feel are vital?

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