How to network at academic conferences

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What are the most effective ways of networking at academic conferences? I'm sharing my top 7 tips for broadening and strengthening your professional network!

I started attending academic conferences in psychology almost 12 years ago. From the very first conference, I've made it my goal not only to attend talks and learn about the latest trends in psychology, but also to meet new people and build relationships. Focusing on networking allowed me to develop high quality collaborations with top researchers in psychology and publish cutting-edge research on topics such as anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and mindfulness. Over the years, I have shared my networking tips with students and colleagues. Today, I'm sharing them with you!!!

Whether you're a grad student or early career professional (or anywhere else in your training journey!), I hope you try these networking tips next time you attend a conference!!! If you do, please let me know how it goes by leaving a comment below!

Also, are there other topics in psychology you'd like me to cover? Please leave a comment below!

Check out my 60+ scientific publications on anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation. Google Scholar: scholar.google.com/citations?user=u-bRvgwAAAAJ&…

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