Knowledge Is Power: 5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Conference Experience

As summer winds down and students are getting ready to head back to school, Team Deltek is busy preparing for our much-anticipated user conference, Deltek ProjectCon!

And just like the excitement that builds around finding out your schedule and learning who’s in your class. We can’t wait to bring Deltek Project Nation back together to reconnect in person and unlock the learning opportunities planned for this year’s event.

Deltek ProjectCon provides informative, action-oriented content for people who work in the world of projects. So whether you are attending our annual gathering for project-focused professionals for the first or the fifteenth time, there is always new and exciting knowledge to learn, breakouts to attend and people to meet. And don’t worry, even though we’ve changed the name from Deltek Insight, you can be confident that this year’s event, 15 years in the making, will be everything you’ve come to expect – and more!

Make the Most of Your Educational Experience

This annual event, designed specifically for Deltek customers, prospects, partners and industry experts, is the destination for project-based businesses to gather for unmatched inspiration, education and collaboration. 

Here are five tips to enhance your learning and build your skills when you attend Deltek ProjectCon 2022:

#1 Boost Your Skills: With more than 380 educational sessions across 11 tracks, our comprehensive program offers ample opportunities to help you advance your business and your career. Browse the session catalog now to find relevant sessions on product roadmaps, tips & tricks, customer success stories, industry trends and more!

Pro Tip: Attending Deltek ProjectCon with colleagues? Make sure you divide and conquer by attending as many sessions as possible to get the most out of the event!

#2 Get Certified: Receive your FREE Deltek University Certification when you attend Deltek ProjectCon, a savings of $295! Take this complimentary exam to showcase your product knowledge and help boost your career. Certification exams validate your mastery of Deltek products and set you apart from non-certified peers.

Pro Tip: Celebrate your accomplishments on social media once you complete your certification exam by displaying your Deltek Certified badge.

#3 Meet With Experts: Whether you use Deltek Costpoint, Vantagepoint, Ajera, GovWin IQ, or one of our many other project-based solutions – there is an expert available to help power your project's success. Deltek’s Meet the Expert (MTE) sessions provide customized 1:1 coaching and product support from our Customer Care, Global Consulting and Solutions Engineering teams. Deltek ProjectCon attendees can schedule a 45-minute meeting in the Schedule Builder tool launching in September.

Pro Tip: Schedule your MTE 1:1 session as soon as possible, spots are limited and go fast. Make sure to pick a meeting time that works with your individual Deltek ProjectCon schedule.

#4 Gain Insights from Keynote Speakers: In addition to the educational breakout sessions, Deltek ProjectCon will feature inspirational keynote presentations during the general sessions. Erica Dhawan, 21^st century teamwork expert, will help you harness the power of Connectional Intelligence to accelerate the power of teams and drive innovative ideas in a hybrid workplace.

Nina Sossamon-Pogue, an award-winning journalist and our Deltek ProjectCon host, will sit down with members of Deltek’s leadership team to discuss how Deltek is positioned to support the Deltek Project Nation community to drive resilience, stability and success in their business.

Pro Tip: Our Keynote Sessions are always highly attended – make sure you arrive early and get a seat upfront to hear what these amazing individuals have to share. 

#5 Learn from the Best: We love our customers and everything they do to transform the world around us! That is why for the past 15 years, we have given out our Deltek Most Valuable Project (MVP) Awards. We’re ready to recognize the best of the best and learn how they are power project success at this year’s event in Nashville!

Pro Tip: As the saying goes, imitation is the best form of flattery! Check out the 2021 Deltek MVP Award Winners, to discover how they power project success!

Join Us at Deltek ProjectCon!

With our 2022 Session Catalog now available, you can browse through hundreds of educational sessions that will help your business maximize performance and revenue. Discover exciting product innovations, get best practice guidance from the experts and hear success stories from your peers.

Register today for Deltek ProjectCon, happening November 15–18. This can’t-miss event will bring together members of Deltek Project Nation from across the globe to learn the latest on Deltek products, services and information from our partners.

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