Choose accommodation around the confirmed venue and transport arrangements rather than a general resort recommendation. Ask the organiser about shuttle points, registration times and access requirements. Keep arrival day flexible enough to handle the airport transfer and check-in.
Organise the working day first
Use a free evening for one district, such as Naama Bay or SOHO, with a clear return plan. Save boat trips and mountain excursions for a genuinely free day; their duration makes them poor choices between fixed meetings. Confirm event information with the organiser rather than treating a destination guide as an event calendar.