12.2 Conference Reports

Business conferences provide opportunities for people within the same industry to come together, share information and discuss new industry trends. Attending conferences is common in most organizations. If you attend a conference for work, you may be asked to submit an information report which explains key information from the conference.

When you write a conference report:

• Begin by stating why you are writing the report and provide relevant background information
• Present the information you would like to share in a clear and easy to read way. Explain how this information is relevant to the organization.
• Include a summary if necessary, or express appreciation and offer to share more details.

Activity 12.2 demonstrates a typical conference report.

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Checklist for Conference Reports

As you reread and revise your conference report, keep in mind the following:

• Write a good introduction explaining the relevant background information
• Include highlights from important speakers or conference workshops
• Explain how the information impacts your business
• Use lists or headings to organize the information