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Smart people use conferences as an opportunity to extend their network. While keynote speeches and panels can be inspiring and informative, there is rarely enough time to impart in-depth knowledge.
Conferences should be where you expand your network: they’re full of like-minded individuals from your industry, including potential investors, customers and employers.

In other words, conferences are an opportunity to meet people who could change your career.