Ep 203 IMCAS: Paris 2023 | Dr Steven Land, Tanya Khan, Dan Julien & Bonnie Hawthorne

Episode 203 hosts Dr Steven Land (Cosmetic Physician based in Newcastle, UK), Tanya Khan (Nurse Prescriber based in Belfast Northern Ireland), Dr Bonnie Hawthorne (GP & a Cometic Physician based in Newcastle, Australia) & Dan Julien (Nurse Practitioner based in Ottowa, Canada) We explore: What is IMCAS? Our guests personal motivations for attending one of the world's largest aesthetic conferences Their journeys to Paris and insights into just how tricky international travel has become post-COVID How to best prepare for a meeting like IMCAS The logistics of very large conferences and how to navigate them The pros and cons of the exhibition hall What lectures our guests enjoyed Networking at events - how to approach speaking to KOL's and speakers The Gala event The social side of conferences How often these types of events should be attended 00:00 Introduction  01:03 Introducing the IMCAS Panel Guests   04:55 Why Attend International Conferences   10:59 Travel Challenges and Planning Tips   18:27 Costs and Accommodation Considerations   26:25 Getting the Most From Conference Sessions   33:29 Navigating Large Events and Avoiding Overwhelm   41:37 Networking and Building Industry Connections   48:53 Social Events and Industry Relationships   52:09 Learning Opportunities and Key Takeaways   61:45 Managing Conference Fatigue and Expectations   68:49 Choosing Which Conferences to Attend   76:38 Comparing Local vs International Events   80:09 Business Value of Attending Conferences   86:34 Long Term Benefits of Networking   90:43 Final Reflections and Part Two Preview ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION