Packing for a conference

I'm attending a conference for writers at the end of July. The first two days will be filled with workshops and events to help us all be better writers. The final day has a Book Signing with 250+ authors in attendance!

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