2) Choose any bigshots you want to meet ahead of time. Email them, or better yet, have your mentor email them & ask if to meet at a break.3/n
4) Ditto for posters. If you think it is interesting, ask about it. You don't have to do a lot, just the ones that relate to your interests. 4/n
6) If you meet your goal, it's ok to go back to your room and have room service or go out to eat on your own or with a friend. That's what I usually do. 5/n