Networking is the very foundation of any successful event. People attend the event not only for the presentations and speakers, but also for the networking opportunities. They come to meet peers, business partners, mentors, and clients. They come for the conversations that count. There is little space for networking in a crammed schedule. Sessions are fitted into the schedule. Speaker slots must be included. Break times are reduced. Attendees dash from one venue to the next. In the end, networking becomes an afterthought. Continue reading
