Preliminary note: A modified version of this article is going to appear in the IEEE Magnetics Society Newsletter, so please enjoy this sneak peek and do check out the Newsletter if you are interested.
Through my experience of attending approximately 20 conferences as an active researcher in the fields of experimental condensed matter physics and magnetism, I believe that I am qualified to share some thoughts on the various possible ways to make the most out of any conference, no matter whether you are a young and less experienced researcher or a seasoned professional.