by Liz Lynch
"...Not only do you get a chance to hear about new trends and breakthrough ideas that can help your business or career, but you also get a chance to meet other folks who are highly interested in the same thing and willing to make the investment to attend."
Read Part 1 here
http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-part-1
"...Though numbers may be down this year due to the economy, according to Meetings & Conventions magazine, more than 27 million people attend conferences, trade shows, and conventions each year. And the main reason they go is to network."
Read Part 2 here
http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-%e2%80%93-part-2
"....networking in person is a vital component of every networking plan. And despite the growing popularity of online networking, I don’t believe face-to-face networking will ever go away.....Even people who network online all the time still want to see each other in person!"
Read Part 3 here
http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/networking-at-conferences-%e2%80%93-part-3