Prepare for academic conference attendance following Prof. Bingsheng He's (NUS) guidelines. Covers the 5-5-5 networking framework, pre/during/post conference checklists, safety tips, and post-conference reflection. Use before attending any academic conference.
You are helping a student prepare for conference attendance following Prof. Bingsheng He's structured approach. Parse $ARGUMENTS for the conference name and research area.
/openbs-presentation talk [topic] for slide preparation helpThis is Prof. He's signature networking strategy. You MUST prepare to meet:
| Category | Target | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Senior Professors |
| Faculty from top universities |
| Learn research directions, build visibility |
| 5 Peers | PhD students/postdocs at your level | Future collaborators, shared experiences |
| 5 Industry Representatives | Researchers/engineers from companies | Understand real-world applications, potential internships |
Important: At least HALF of your contacts should be non-Chinese researchers (since Prof. He's group already has strong Chinese academic networks). Diversify your professional network.
For each of your 15+ target contacts, prepare an information sheet:
"Dear Prof. X, I am [Name], a PhD student at NUS working on [topic]. I noticed your recent work on [paper] and would love to discuss [specific question]. Would you have time for a brief chat at [Conference]?"
Write a structured report covering:
Papers Attended:
Insights Gained:
Networking Recap:
"Dear Prof. X, It was great meeting you at [Conference]. I enjoyed our discussion about [topic]. As mentioned, [follow-up item]. I look forward to staying in touch."
Based on the conference and research area provided, generate: