[D] How to network at a conference

How to network in a conference

Hi everyone! I'm attending my first big conference next week- CVPR. Everyone mentioned that I should spend a lot of time networking with other students and senior researchers. I have also managed to secure invites to socials of Google and Meta.

I suck at all things social. How do I approach other researchers and talk with them about potential collaborations or research internships without sounding needy?

Also appreciate any general advice on how to …

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