If you have ever been to a conference or a trade show and felt like it wasn't all that great, there could have been various reasons for it. With that said, networking can also play a role in how you feel about a conference. If you didn't pay much heed to networking, that could be a reason why you felt the conference wasn't worth the trouble. Some attendees have noted that these feelings are heightened when using virtual event platforms for conferences.

Networking helps you to build a better network. And when done right, it helps you feel like attending an event or a conference was truly worth the effort.

To quote Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and CO-Founder of Ellevest:

"Networking is the number one unwritten rule of success in business."

So, don't take it from us, take it from established and successful entrepreneurs. Most of them will emphasize the importance of networking. And what better place to expand your network than a conference?

Networking at a conference can be a great way to form professional relationships, explore new avenues, and further your career. But how to network at a conference? Are there any tried and tested ways? Let's explore all this and more. And by the end of this guide, you'll be networking like a true entrepreneur.

This guide will be covering a lot of areas. If you're a student, we'll teach you how you can get more out of academic conferences. If you are an organizer yourself, we'll discuss techniques you can practice to facilitate said networking.

But before we get into all of that, let's talk about how you can effectively network at a conference.