With more than 50 exhibitors and over 60 seminars - and a series of live events to participate in – The SmartTechie StartupCity is the biggest show in India for startups. Because there is so much to see and do, you need to think carefully about how to manage your visit to make the most of your valuable time.

Most importantly, you should work out exactly what you need to know before you arrive. Past visitors to tour other events have stressed that a little preparation goes a long way when faced with the vast amount of information available.

This exhibition is NOT the Ideal Home show
Many of the best startups and smart engineers like you will be at the show. And the unrivalled seminar schedule is literally star-studded with some of the pre-eminent entrepreneurs in the country. Use this checklist to make sure you don't miss any of the essentials for your visit to The SmartTechie StartupCity.

Plan
Make use of this website, the updates we send you by email and the showguide magazine that you will receive at the venue to plan your visit. Calculate how much time you think you will need to fit everything in, then double it. There really is so much to see and do that you might need to consider to stay longer at the show.

Identify
What do you want from this show? What information or advice do you need? Identify which exhibitors you should visit, which speakers you want to hear and the events you would like to participate in to get the most out of The SmartTechie StartupCity.

Target
Once you have planned who you want to see, use the floorplan provided in the showguide.

Relax
When planning your trip to the show, leave time for reflection or for unexpected events - don't be unrealistic about what you can achieve, and don't be surprised who you may meet.

Record
Don't forget to take a pen and notepad - or your laptop or PDA - so that you can make notes at the show. If you have a handycam/ digital recorder you may use that too.

Network
Take a pile of business cards. You'll be surprised just how much information is available at the show. And the startups you meet on the day could become your preferred employers or best customers.

Follow-up
After the show, don't let your motivation go off the boil or your hot leads cool. Call the people who gave you their cards, keep those lunch dates, and put your networking contacts in your address book.