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Informal vs Structured Networking in Academic Events

Informal vs. Structured Networking in Academic Events

Everyone who has attended an academic conference has felt the weight of networking. You sit through two days of presentations, collect a dozen business cards, eat the complimentary pastries and leave feeling oddly disconnected. You spoke to people, yes. But did you actually network with them? Probably not.

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Is Speed Networking Effective for Academic Events?

Is Speed Networking Effective for Academic Events?

Networking used to be pretty straightforward. You’d show up to a business event, shake a few hands, swap business cards, and call it a day. But the way people connect has changed a lot since then. Now, there are quicker, more versatile ways to interact digitally and in person, both in physical and online environments. In many cases, even brief, informal meetings can result in new opportunities. Continue reading