In this way, you receive consistent technical training, and you develop a rapport with the instructors. You should switch from one training program to another only if you encounter a significant problem with the training program. Doing your homework ahead of time, however, minimizes this possibility. Most trade shows, which are organized by event companies and are sponsored by participating vendors, consist of multiple events that occur simultaneously. As a result, you may have several events to choose from during the course of a trade show that lasts for up to a week.
Trade shows are a good place to get a lot of information about a lot of different products.
You can talk to industry experts and discuss a particular product with the vendor who makes that product. The downside of trade shows is they are often held only in large cities, so you may have to travel to attend a trade show. If you have ever been to Novell's BrainShare conference, you know that conferences are another excellent training tool. By covering fewer products than trade shows, conferences are able to provide more in-depth technical training. In addition, conferences provide a better venue for giving feedback directly to the sponsoring vendors.