Forty-five minutes between the opening panel and your first breakout session — enough time to refuel, revisit a booth you rushed past during the Welcome Reception, or finally ask that question you didn't get to raise from the floor.

The coffee's on. The exhibitors are ready. And the trade show floor is a lot more manageable before the full day hits its stride. If you've got a shortlist of vendors to meet, this is the moment to work through it.