For introverts attending a conference or a fest can be mentally and physically exhausting
But avoiding them won't do you any good, attending them can actually do wonders for you and your business
The good thing is that you don't have to change your personality in order to get value from confrences
Steem Fest would no doubt be awesome and i would definately attend if i have enough funds come November
When some people think of Steem Fest, they think of Five days of endless small talk, which is their idea of hell
If you fail to change this Mindset, then you will find yourself in Steem Fest glued to a spot and unable to go around and connect with people
Steem Fest is just once a year and they may so much pressure to make the most out of it and connect with most people possible
The one key thing you should also note is that you should attend only if you are genuinely interested in going, that way you will likely feel more engaged and have something to talk about with other attendees
Or you may find yourself alone walking around the streets of Lisbon
But if you feel that it is not a must to connect with others you can just attend the keynotes sessions and skip the meets and greets
But doing that would surely leave a big hole in your Steemfest experience
I am an Introvert somehow and i have found out that the problem i face is not actually talking with strangers, but rather making small talk with strangers, the trick is finding someone who shares a mutual interest with me
If i find such a person then i find myself making small talk for a long period
So the real question becomes: how do you get to that moment? You will definately have to go through other moments of small talk
A good way to find people of common interest is to first read their posts here on steemit and engage with them, so that when you meet them at Steem Fest, you will instantly hit it off
When you have met with this people at the Fest and reached a satisifying number then you can go back to your hotel room and watch a movie in your pajamas
How Do You Break The Ice With Complete Strangers In An Authentic Way?
Like I said before, i am not an Extrovert but I am not a full Introvert either
I come in at the middle
But I have found out that the best way I break the ice With Strangers is when I take an active part in what is going on, like being a volunteer or help for others, at this stage I have no choice but to Interact With People
So for Introvert, the best way not to miss talking with people is actually putting yourself out there and being of help to others
And if you feel like the interaction will drain you, then you can leave early everyday. That's right, you don't need to feel guilty about bowing out early or anything
Just ask yourself in advance: " What will success look like for me in Steemfest?". Does it mean meeting specific people( I will really love to meet 
if i go)
The main thing is to set your goal, so when you reach it, you can go back home gulit free
You have to factor in all this variables or come November you find yourself in Lisbon and by the time the Fest is over, you will end up feeling like you did not achieve anything
Happy Steem Fest In Advance
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