This document provides an overview and advice for attending the CalCon11A conference. It summarizes the various sessions, events, and opportunities available including keynote speeches, skill-building and topic-focused sessions, networking events, exhibition halls, poster sessions for sharing library projects, meetings for divisions and interest groups, and social activities in the evenings. The general advice encourages attendees to take notes, use social media, bring business cards, dress comfortably while maintaining professionalism, and fully participate through socializing and thanking presenters.