Tips/ thoughts on how to approach and engage people at an industry event? I dont have a specific agenda apart from wanting to expand my professional network. I'm the type of person who went to industry conferences and listened to the lectures and want to shift toward using the opportunity to focus on meeting people. Appreciate your thoughts!

More context: industry conference next week in my city with several executive panelists. I'll be attending in my own capacity.

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