I've just read a pretty good blog entry on meeting people at conventions. Oh boy - so true. When it's hectic the brain's index system doesn't function as well as it should and I know I've gone blank on a person's name at the most inopportune moments.

My quick tips:
Make sure your name tag is flipped the right way around, and...
Thank goodness for Howzit!

Have you got any tips of your own?