This document provides tips for networking at the RSA Conference in 2017, including attending the welcome reception, exploring the expo hall with 600 vendors and 700 sessions, going to various vendor parties hosted by companies like Microsoft and Palo Alto Networks, getting invited to analyst briefings, participating in micro events at the sandbox, and touring San Francisco by walking, biking, and visiting popular landmarks. The key is to make the most of opportunities to interact with the 35,000+ attendees and expand one's industry connections.
8. RSA PARTIES
VENDOR PARTIES
▸ All the major pubs and restaurants
are booked by vendors
▸ Get the invited at booth in Expo Hall
▸ Pick 3-4 good places through
TripAdvisor and see who has
booked there
▸ or attend one of these parties:
Microsoft, Rapid7, ForeScout, Arctic
Wolf, Palo Alto Networks…
11. TOUR THE CITY
SAN FRANCISCO
▸ Walk from Union Square to
Fisherman Wolf
▸ Come back by Tram
▸ Bike on Golden Gate Bridge
▸ Take a selfie at Twin Peaks
▸ Eat mini-donuts at Pier-39
▸ Get a drink with your network on
17th floor bar at Marriott across
RSAC