How to Make Friends and Meet People at a Scientific Conference
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... a date or two for beer, coffee or meals with colleagues you know will attend the conference. Invite others...sure your name tag is always visible. Some people learn names by seeing them. It is OK to ask someone to...the same talk. Read more on this advice to “never leave an empty seat” here.
If there are communal meals...especially if they are not in academia. Make sure to learn how to use LinkedIn properly. Then, follow LinkedIn... lunch twice turns a stranger into a friendly colleague.
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