
Virtual Conferences: How Entrepreneurs Can Creatively Network During These Events
Amid COVID-19, in-person events and conferences have quickly made the pivot to offer virtual conferences and events. The shift to move ahead has allowed speakers the chance to present their panels through videoconferencing platforms. Attendees may watch from home — or in their home office.
However, networking at a virtual conference is not quite the same as being at an in-person event. Attendees don’t have the chance to mingle by an open bar after a presentation is over. There are no business cards to pass out. There’s not even the chance to turn to the person sitting next to you and make an introduction. Is it possible to truly network at a virtual conference?
The answer is yes. Entrepreneurs simply need to get creative with their networking approach. Planning to attend a virtual conference in the coming weeks or months? Here’s how you can make the most out of attending and networking with the event’s attendees.
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