{"id":10624,"date":"2023-05-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/?p=10624"},"modified":"2023-05-23T08:02:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T12:02:27","slug":"pdi-uc-2023-family-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/blog\/pdi-uc-2023-family-reunion\/","title":{"rendered":"Why PDI UC 2023 Feels More Like a Family Reunion than a Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you\u2019ve been going to PDI Users Conference<\/a> as long as I have, you realize it\u2019s not like most other technology conferences\u2014and I mean that in the best way possible. Yes, I\u2019m biased, but I really feel that UC is a can\u2019t-miss event for the entire PDI community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I attended my first UC way back in 1998 (a whole different century), we probably had 300 attendees. At the time, that seemed like a pretty big group for such a small company\u2014but we\u2019re now expecting three times as many attendees for UC 2023 in Denver this August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between PDI Connections, webinars, and small user groups, there are many ways to get more ROI from your PDI products. But, if you want to maximize the value of your PDI experience, you should consider attending PDI Users Conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, just because it\u2019s time-sensitive, I wanted to let you know that you can still get the early-bird discount rate as long as you register by May 31<\/strong>. This can save you $600 off the standard conference rate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 3 good reasons to attend UC 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re still on the fence about UC, here\u2019s something to think about. As a trainer\/educator at PDI, I can confirm that our goal for UC is to connect you with the right people and resources to help you thrive professionally\u2014all in a 4-day immersive training and networking experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on my experience at UC events spanning two decades, I\u2019d like to highlight three key areas that most attendees find incredibly valuable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Training on the products you use every day\u2014including more practical hands-on learning with lab exercises this year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Exchanging best practices with PDI consulting managers and other customers from across the PDI community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Networking and getting to know your colleagues better in the fun, casual settings of Big Night Out and Game Night.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    It\u2019s all about collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    One of my favorite aspects about UC is the collaborative approach that unites PDI employees, vendors, and customers in a unique format for sharing ideas not just on PDI products but the entire convenience ecosystem in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your participation is at the forefront of everything we do at UC. The active customer involvement and relationship-building make UC feel more like an annual family reunion than a technology conference. It\u2019s a place where what you do and say actually matters, because we\u2019re all collectively solving the industry\u2019s toughest challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    More opportunities for business leaders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    I also wanted to point out that we\u2019re continually elevating the level of training opportunities to include new items such as Marketing and Innovation Forums, along with more thought leadership sessions. Which leads me to my point that UC isn\u2019t exclusively for product users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Please let your leadership team know that we now have special tracks that focus on long-term industry perspectives and ways to build strategic value\u2014with a healthy dose of idea exchange among executive peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you haven\u2019t attended UC in a few years (or ever), check out this video to get a feel for what type of experience you can expect in Denver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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