An important part of honing our skills as business professionals is becoming better at meeting new people and building real relationships. The more we invest in practicing engaging with others effectively—the more natural our ability to build relationships, becomes. We then look forward to the process of building relationships and find genuine happiness in the process. Our opportunity set in life is a function of both what we know and who we know. And although we meet people everywhere we go, conferences afford a unique opportunity to change the “who we know” forever. Timeless Tips for Connecting and Building Relationships at Conferences We attend many events to acquire knowledge while fostering new connections. And because we’re all there for the same reason—to learn about new things and establish new relationships. We realize that these relationships could develop into long-term friendships or potential business partnerships. 1. Attending Events Attending events is the type of gathering …