I've done some further research and found: 1) Have quantifiable goals - e.g. give 20 elevator pitches/day & get business cards. 2) Follow the conference hasht

I've done some further research and found: 1) Have quantifiable goals - e.g. give 20 elevator pitches/day & get business cards. 2) Follow the conference hashtag on Twitter and tweet during and after the conference to gain exposure. 3) Arrive early for pre-conference networking. 4) Drink lots of water, try to exercise and get some sleep so as to keep your energy high. 5) Remember that sessions etc. are a lower priority than meeting people - especially if the sessions are recorded. 6) Scribble down some details about each conversation so that it's easier to reconnect in follow ups.