Before you start making nightlife plans in Vegas, use this guide to get the most out of your SuiteWorld 2023 conference experience.
Whether you’re excited to level up your knowledge as a current NetSuite customer or scoping out NetSuite as an ERP solution for your business, we’re giving you valuable tips to enrich your SuiteWorld experience.
We’ll divide this article into three parts:
- What is SuiteWorld 2023?
- What you can expect from the revered SuiteWorld conference.
- Tips on how to extract the most value while you’re there.
Let’s dive right in.
What is SuiteWorld 2023?
SuiteWorld 2023 is NetSuite’s annual conference bringing together customers, partners, and developers worldwide.
For over a decade, SuiteWorld has established itself as a premier event for anyone interested in Oracle NetSuite’s cloud-based business management software and ecosystem.
This year, SuiteWorld celebrates NetSuite’s 25th birthday — promising to be a grand showcase of talent with a lot of educational content, relationship-building, and, of course, fun for nearly five days in the desert.
Caesars Forum in Las Vegas will open its doors for business professionals, visionaries, and software experts across different industries to share insights, showcase products, and offer innovative solutions to business challenges.
For a virtual tour of SuiteWorld, people can experience “SuiteWorld On Air” from the comfort of their abode.
What to Expect at SuiteWorld 2023
Simply put: Expect to and meet (a lot) of people and learn (a lot).
You’ll meet people at receptions, summits, vendor booths, 1-on-1s, networking events, community events, meals, and one big party on Wednesday night. Making meaningful connections the best thing about SuiteWorld.
Learning comes in the form of keynotes, trainings, breakout sessions, labs, hackathons, and roundtable discussions. You’ll walk away with energy and excitement plus tips and tools to apply and share when you head back to the office!
Building Relationships with People at SuiteWorld
It’s all about the relationships at SuiteWorld. Here are a few ways to mindfully mingle:
Networking Opportunities
SuiteWorld provides excellent networking opportunities with other NetSuite users, partners, and industry professionals.
Take this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and exchange ideas. Take advantage of networking breaks, social events, and community activities to expand your professional network. Make sure to engage with a real conversation, not just as a LinkedIn connection.
Expo Hall
The Expo Hall is the central hub where NetSuite partners and vendors showcase their products and services. It’s your chance to explore the NetSuite ecosystem, interact with solution providers, and discover complementary applications to enhance your NetSuite experience.
One-on-One Meetings
SuiteWorld usually offers the option to schedule one-on-one meetings with NetSuite experts, partners, or NetSuite support staff. These meetings allow you to address specific questions, discuss implementation challenges, or seek advice on optimizing your NetSuite instance. Look for any registration or scheduling instructions to secure these valuable meetings.
If you’re a working with a vendor or NetSuite Solution Provider, reach out to them a few weeks in advance!
Learning at SuiteWorld
Here’s an overview of educational events you can expect to see at this year’s SuiteWorld conference.
Keynote Presentations
SuiteWorld typically kicks off with keynote presentations from NetSuite executives, typically sharing the company’s vision, product updates, and roadmap. These sessions provide valuable insights into the future of NetSuite and the industry as a whole.
At SuiteWorld 2023, we expect to hear about big technology trends like AI, cloud computing, and data analytics at the keynotes and sessions.
Educational Sessions
SuiteWorld offers a multitude of educational sessions, including product demonstrations, case studies, best practices, and industry-specific panels. These sessions allow you to learn from experts, gain practical knowledge, and discover how to optimize their use of NetSuite.
We love picking up tips and tricks from the breakout sessions. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and compare notes with colleagues and strangers alike.
You can sharpen your Oracle NetSuite skills, too. Seek out the “Hands-On” Labs organized by NetSuite’s Education Services team. These labs allow you to explore new features, learn advanced techniques, and receive guidance from NetSuite experts. Be sure to sign up for these labs in advance, as they are very popular and fill up quickly. Play around on NetSuite demo environments and experiment away!
Better yet, connect with a SuiteGuru for 30 whole minutes! Schedule beforehand to lock in your session even though walk-ups may be available. This is your chance to level up with seasoned professionals and technical experts.
Training
You can sign up for one- or two-day training at SuiteWorld for an extra fee. This is a great chance to advance your Oracle NetSuite knowledge and even get certified by taking an onsite exam!
Tips to Get the Most Value at SuiteWorld 2023
SuiteWorld offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded people and expand your professional network.
But before you even arrive in Vegas, there’s some valuable prep work you can do ahead of time:
- Book your sessions early. They fill up quickly, so lock in your spot as soon as registration opens up!
- Set clear, quantifiable goals: Ask yourself what you want to achieve, list the sessions and meetings you want to attend, and identify how many leads or contacts you want to connect with.
- Come armed with a list: Make a list of things you want to learn, who you want to see, questions you want to ask, icebreakers you want to store up your sleeve, and maybe even places you want to visit in Las Vegas.
Once you’ve arrived, it’s time to make the most of the rich in-person experience. Here are some tips we’ve picked up over the years:
- Go see the SuiteGurus: You get 30 minutes with experts with deep knowledge of NetSuite! Make an effort to meet with the gurus and extract maximum value from the conference!
- Walk and talk at The Expo: Chat with vendors, check out customer collaborations, and soak it all in. This is where it all happens!
- Mingle at mealtime: During breakfast and lunch, you have a great opportunity to sit with different groups daily. Find out how people in other industries use NetSuite to broaden your understanding of the software’s use cases. Mix it up, drop an icebreaker, crack a joke, and make some friends. Trust us. You won’t regret it.
- Don’t break away at the end of the breakout sessions: Stick around. There always seem to be a few people who stay after a breakout and talk to each other. Get in on those conversations — the connections you can make after those sessions are priceless.
Hang with “The Mousepad People” at SuiteWorld 2023
In 2022, we gave out mousepads with NetSuite Global Search Tips & Shortcuts — people absolutely loved them and you will too! You can even find us at SuiteWorld by asking around for “The Mousepad People!”
We’re a NetSuite Solutions Partner, and we love gabbing it up on all things NetSuite and business. For us, it’s about forming real connections with real people and finding ways to help each other.
But you don’t have to wait until SuiteWorld to level up by customizing your NetSuite instance. Contact our NetSuite experts to uncover your goals and develop a battle-tested strategy to success.
