> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Adding conference attendees to FirstQuadrant

> When attending conferences, it's important to quickly capture the sales potential of new contacts. FirstQuadrant makes it easy to add conference attendees—either manually, one by one, or in bulk using a CSV upload. Here's how to do both.

## Manually adding contacts during the event

If you're meeting people throughout the day, the fastest way to log a contact is by using the **"New contact"** button at the top left of the interface.

### Steps:

1. Click **New contact** in the sidebar.

2. Enter at least an **email address** (this is required).

3. Optionally, add a **note**—for example:

   ```
   Met John at the Las Vegas conference. He’s interested in a demo in 3 weeks.
   ```

4. Click **Create contact**.

> Based on the note you add, FirstQuadrant will automatically determine the right next actions—such as scheduling a follow-up in 3 weeks.

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## Bulk importing conference attendees

If you collected many contacts through a signup form or other source, you can upload them in bulk.

### Steps:

1. Navigate to **Imports** in the sidebar.
2. Click **New import** (top-right).
3. Choose **Upload** and select your CSV file.
4. In the import settings:
   * Skip qualifying questions unless you're filtering attendees.
   * Toggle **Import contacts as Active** if you want FirstQuadrant to engage with them right away.
   * Add a general **note** for all contacts (e.g., “Met at Las Vegas conference – follow up”).
   * Or, include a **column with individual notes** in your CSV. FirstQuadrant will automatically assign those notes to the respective contacts.
5. Click **Start import and enrich**.

> Including detailed notes in your CSV allows FirstQuadrant to personalize next steps for each attendee, even in a bulk import.

## Tips

* Use manual entry during the event for high-priority contacts with custom follow-ups.
* Use CSV import after the event to upload all booth visitors or form signups.

For more information about import setup and enrichment rules, refer to the respective guides