Whether you're heading to a conference to learn, network, or just have fun, here's a packing checklist for your trip.
What to Pack for a Writing Conference
Clothing- Travel clothes
- Professional clothes
- Undergarments, socks, hose
- Formal attire for dressy occasions
- Lightweight sweater, jacket, or wrap
- Sleepwear
- Casual or workout clothes
Shoes
- Comfortable, professional shoes
- Shoes for dressy occasions
- Casual shoes or flip-flops
- Athletic shoes
Accessories
- Jewelry
- Scarves or shawls
- Purse(s)
- Computer bag
- Evening bag
- Umbrella
- Professional pins or badges
Toiletries and Sundries
- Cosmetics and skin care
- Deodorant and hygiene products
- Hair care
- Dental care
- Nail care
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter medications
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Safety pins, clothes pins, and duct tape
Important Documents
- Passport or photo id
- Business cards
- Conference receipts and confirmations
- Conference app or handouts downloaded
- Tickets for travel, events, and entertainment
- Notes for pitching manuscript
- Promotional materials
Miscellaneous
- Spare pair of glasses or shades
- Cash, especially one-dollar bills/coins for tipping
- Credit and debit cards
- Laundry bag
- Electronics (headphones, computer, cell phone)
- Power cords for rechargeable electronics
- Backup battery
- Leisure time content (books, music)
- Digital copies of ID card, credit cards, etc.
- Thumb drive for saving images and documents
- Pen and notebook (if electronics fail)
- Pedometer
