Inside Aesthetics Ep 203 IMCAS: Paris 2023 | Dr Steven Land, Tanya Khan, Dan Julien & Bonnie Hawthorne
Episode 203 hosts Dr Steven Land (Cosmetic Physician based in Newcastle, UK), Tanya Khan (Nurse Prescriber based in Belfast Northern Ireland), Dr Bonnie Hawthorne (GP & a Cometic Physician based in Newcastle, Australia) & Dan Julien (Nurse Practitioner based in Ottowa, Canada)
We explore:
- What is IMCAS?
- Our guests personal motivations for attending one of the world's largest aesthetic conferences
- Their journeys to Paris and insights into just how tricky international travel has become post-COVID
- How to best prepare for a meeting like IMCAS
- The logistics of very large conferences and how to navigate them
- The pros and cons of the exhibition hall
- What lectures our guests enjoyed
- Networking at events - how to approach speaking to KOL's and speakers
- The Gala event
- The social side of conferences
- How often these types of events should be attended
00:00 Introduction 01:03 Introducing the IMCAS Panel Guests 04:55 Why Attend International Conferences 10:59 Travel Challenges and Planning Tips 18:27 Costs and Accommodation Considerations 26:25 Getting the Most From Conference Sessions 33:29 Navigating Large Events and Avoiding Overwhelm 41:37 Networking and Building Industry Connections 48:53 Social Events and Industry Relationships 52:09 Learning Opportunities and Key Takeaways 61:45 Managing Conference Fatigue and Expectations 68:49 Choosing Which Conferences to Attend 76:38 Comparing Local vs International Events 80:09 Business Value of Attending Conferences 86:34 Long Term Benefits of Networking 90:43 Final Reflections and Part Two Preview