Step 3 – Top Tips
Attending Construction EXPO North is more than just showing up – it’s an opportunity to build your profile, gain meaningful connections, and create a lasting impact in the construction sector.
It’s a packed day of insight, innovation, and opportunity, with over 50 exhibitors and a full programme of CPD-accredited content. Getting around to everything can be a challenge, so we recommend bringing a colleague or two so you can divide and conquer!
To help you prepare, we’ve put together some simple, practical tips you can use before, during and after the event to maximise your time, raise your profile, and walk away with real value.
Before the Event
Define Your Objectives
Think about what you want to achieve. Are you looking to:
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Discover new products or suppliers?
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Gain insight into net-zero, compliance, or digital innovation?
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Meet potential clients, partners, or collaborators?
Set a few clear goals so your visit has purpose and direction.
Plan Your Day
Review the event programme and highlight the workshops and speaker sessions you don’t want to miss.
Don’t forget to build in time for the exhibition – that’s where some of the best conversations and discoveries happen.
Network Early
Start connecting with other attendees, speakers or exhibitors on LinkedIn.
Look up who’s exhibiting or speaking so you know who to seek out.
Use the event hashtag #ConstructionEXPONorth on social media to join the conversation early – and find others who’ll be attending.
Add the Event to Your Profiles
Include “Catch me at #ConstructionEXPONorth” in your LinkedIn headline, X (Twitter) bio, or even your email signature to help spark connections before the event.
Use our downloadable graphics to promote your attendance across your social platforms and email footers.
During the Event
Be Social in Real Time
Post photos, takeaways from talks, and your impressions on social media using #ConstructionEXPONorth.
Tag relevant companies and speakers – they might reshare your content and help grow your visibility.
Be Curious
Attend sessions even if they’re slightly outside your usual focus – that’s often where the best ideas are sparked.
Ask questions during talks – it could lead to great follow-up conversations later.
Explore the Exhibition
Chat to exhibitors and ask how their products or services could support your work.
Take notes and grab literature or digital brochures to review later.
Connect and Converse
Whether it’s in queues, sessions, or over coffee – say hello! Everyone’s there to connect.
Exchange business cards or connect digitally via QR codes or LinkedIn.
Have a short elevator pitch ready to explain what you do and what you’re looking for.
Pace Yourself
With so much to see and do, make sure you stay hydrated and take breaks when needed.
Enjoy the free refreshments and take time to regroup so you can stay focused throughout the day.
After the Event
Review Your Notes
What were your top takeaways? Who did you meet? What ideas or solutions stood out?
Jot down your thoughts while they’re still fresh to help put plans into action.
Follow Up
Reach out to people you met – whether it’s a quick LinkedIn connection or an email to continue the conversation.
Follow up with exhibitors or suppliers you’re interested in – especially if they promised to send more information.
Share Your Experience
Post your favourite insights or takeaways from the event on LinkedIn or other platforms using #KentConstructionEXPO.
This helps you stay visible, strengthen your network, and be seen as actively involved in the sector.
Keep the Momentum Going
Whether it’s a new contact, a partnership opportunity, or a product idea sparked by a workshop – don’t let the conversations end when the event does.
Give Feedback
Filling in the post-event feedback form helps shape future EXPOs – plus, it gives you access to available presentation slides after the event.
Stay in Touch
Drop a quick note to the people you connected with:
“Great to meet you at Construction EXPO North – let’s keep in touch!”
