Are Professional Conferences Worth It? How to Find, Fund, and Make the Most of Them

Just got back from a conference and already fielding the same questions is it really worth it? How do you pay for it? What do you actually do while you're there?In this episode, financial coach and Engineer Her Path host Sandra Park breaks down everything you need to know about professional conferences for women in STEM from finding and funding them to networking strategies that actually work before, during, and after the event.You'll learn:How to find professional conferences through organizations, LinkedIn, and EventbriteHow to fund conference attendance including employer sponsorship, volunteering, speaking, and group cost sharingWhy women in STEM struggle with the ROI question (and why that's the wrong way to think about it)Networking tips for introverts: how to work a room, skip business cards, and use LinkedIn QR codesWhat to do after the conference so the momentum doesn't dieHow one conference decision led Sandra to land her first remote job just four months laterWhether you've never been to a professional conference or you need help convincing yourself it's worth the investment this episode will change how you think about showing up for yourself.LinkedIn: @engineerherpath Sign up for my email newsletterVisit my websiteInterested in coaching with Sandra?⭐ Love the show? Share it with a friend and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps more women in STEM find this message.