Applied Net 2024: How to Prepare for and Get the Most Out of Your Experience

August 13, 2024

This year, Applied Net 2024 is back in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. This 4-day conference allows agencies and vendors alike to come together to learn and educate about everything Applied has to offer. It also fosters an environment for networking and connecting with vendors offering a variety of products and services that can springboard your business to the next level.

With so much to see and experience in just 4 days, it’s smart to prepare ahead of time to avoid wondering if you possibly missed anything that could be useful to you and your agency. To avoid that FOMO feeling, here are some ways to best prepare for this huge convention.

1. Make a List of Topics That Your Agency Would Like Assistance with or Has Interest in Learning

Ahead of the conference, meet with the various departments in your agency and compile a list of topics that they would like to learn about.

Is your agency struggling with accounting processes and procedures? Is there an integration that your agency has been interested in implementing? Are you in the discussion of migrating to Applied Epic and want to learn more about the system itself as well as processes and workflows?

Forming a list of topics will help you when reviewing the sessions and exhibitor lists.

Also, decide who will go to the conference to represent your agency. If possible, send a team so they can cover more sessions and attend the evening events together.

2. Review the Sessions Schedule and List of Exhibitors

With your agency’s interests in mind, review the schedule to plan out which sessions you want to attend. Some sessions may overlap, so prioritize the topics that coincide with your agency’s needs. If you’re going with a group, plan to divide and conquer. Later, you can review the takeaways that everyone gained during these sessions while the information is fresh in your minds. Even though many sessions come with materials, take good notes that you can bring home to share with the rest of your agency.

Tip: In the official Applied Net app, you can mark the sessions that you want to attend to help plan your schedule.

You should also review the list of Exhibitors to prioritize which booths to visit during the AppliedNet Exchange hours. If there are specific services that you are interested in, visit those booths first. But make sure you stop by every vendor booth in the Exchange. You never know what services your agency could benefit from! Speak with representatives, ask questions, and take any materials so you can circle back and plan meetings with those vendors after the conference.

3. Attend the Keynote Addresses, Evening Events, and Roundtables

Kick off the conference by attending the Networking Roundtables late Monday afternoon. These informal discussions feature a variety of topics and are the perfect way to speak with fellow attendees, learn something new, or bring your perspective on a given topic. This is a great way to start AppliedNet, with the Welcome Reception at the Applied Net Exchange following afterwards.

The keynote addresses always prove to be an energizing experience. Listen to top leaders at Applied share news on latest innovations as well as what is in the pipeline. A guest speaker always delivers inspiring stories of their personal experiences revolving around leadership and teamwork. This year’s guest speaker, Admiral William McRaven, will sure to be one you’ll enjoy.

Applied Net also offers 2 nights of fun with evening events: a night out in Nashville and an exclusive show at the Grand Ole Opry House. After long days of education and networking, these evening events serve as an exciting way to build connections with fellow agencies and vendors. They’re also great ways to decompress and enjoy Nashville outside of the convention center.

4. Sit in on KiteTech’s Sessions and Visit our Booth!

Applied Net is a conference that we at KiteTech look forward to attending every year, both as an exhibitor and as presenters. This year you can find us at booth #412, right across from Applied Systems. We’re here for you to discuss how we can help you boost your agency to the next level with Applied Epic Consulting, Managed IT Services, and Technical Consulting. Be sure to stop by, meet our team, and pick up one of our fun badge ribbons – we’re famous for them!

While you are planning out the sessions you would like to attend, be sure to check out the sessions that our KiteTech employees will be either exclusively presenting or partner-presenting (listed next!)

The KiteTech crew at Applied Net 2023

Applied Net Sessions with KiteTech Presenters

Monday, September 9th | 1:00-2:00pm

KiteTech Presenters: Jeff Kite and Jason Gobbel

2512 – Expert Panel: Emerging Technology Trends for the Modern Agency

Tuesday, September 10th | 10:30-11:30am

KiteTech Presenters: Lauren Roberts and Kellie Halfpap

2548 – Agency Billing in Applied Epic Part 1

Tuesday, September 10th | 1:00-2:00pm

KiteTech Presenters: Lauren Roberts and Kellie Halfpap

2549 – Agency Billing in Applied Epic Part 2

Tuesday, September 10th | 2:30-3:30pm

KiteTech Presenter: Jenny Honican

2619: Hands-on Lab: Maximizing Productivity with Email Templates and Branding in Applied Epic

Wednesday, September 11th | 11:30am-12:30pm

KiteTech Presenter: Jenny Honican

2674: Hands-on Lab: Maximizing Productivity with Email Templates and Branding in Applied Epic [Repeat]

Wednesday, September 11th | 3:15-4:15pm

KiteTech Presenters: Adam Atwell and Jason Gobbel

2492 – Cyber and Regulatory Compliance 101 (Lecture)

Thursday, September 12th | 8:15-9:15am

KiteTech Presenter: Adam Atwell

2457 – Microsoft 365: One Cloud, Endless Possibilities Fall 2024 Edition

See You at Applied Net 2024!

Applied Net is keeps getting bigger and better each year, and 2024 is sure to be exciting and innovating! There is so much to experience and learn, and there’s equally as many opportunities to network and level up your business. We are all excited to be going back to Nashville this year to attend our favorite conference of the year! Applied Net is sure to have something for every agency. As Applied Systems say, “Are you ready for it?”