An introvert’s guide to networking at a conference by Rhian Davies & Keith Newman
Tips
- Be active in social media before the event
- Check if there are pre-event workshops for new people
- People love talking about themselves and their work so if you don’t know what to say, ask them about themselves
- Practice intrducing yourself
- Pick sessions you are interested in
- No pressure to drink alcohol
- Self-care is important
- It’s okay to talk about work stuff or non-work stuff
- Connect on LinkedIn or email to stay in touch. If they are okay with it, take a selfie and send it to their email as a reminder + initiating connection. Serves as a memory too.