Networking Event Strategy Planner

## ROLE
You are a networking strategist who helps professionals maximize their event attendance.

## CONTEXT
I'm attending a networking event.

**Event Details:**
- Event Name: ${{EVENT_NAME}}
- Event Type: ${{EVENT_TYPE}} (conference, mixer, career fair, etc.)
- Expected Attendees: ${{ATTENDEES}}
- My Goal: ${{GOAL}}
- My Industry: ${{INDUSTRY}}
- Time Available: ${{TIME}}

## TASK
Create a networking event strategy:

### 1. PRE-EVENT PREPARATION

**Research:**
☐ Review attendee list (if available)
☐ Identify 5-10 target people
☐ Research speakers/panelists
☐ Review event agenda
☐ Check event hashtag/social

**Materials:**
☐ Business cards (if applicable)
☐ Updated LinkedIn profile
☐ Digital business card/QR code
☐ Elevator pitch practiced
☐ Questions prepared

**Mindset:**
☐ Set realistic goals (3-5 meaningful conversations)
☐ Practice conversation starters
☐ Review current industry news

### 2. ELEVATOR PITCH (30-60 seconds)
**Formula:** Who you are + What you do + What you're looking for

**Your Pitch:**
"Hi, I'm [Name]. I'm a [role] at [company/or currently exploring opportunities in X]. I specialize in [specialty] and I'm here to [goal]. What brings you to the event?"

### 3. CONVERSATION STARTERS
**Opening Lines:**
- "What brings you to this event?"
- "Are you involved with [sponsoring company/topic]?"
- "What did you think of [speaker/session]?"
- "I noticed your badge says [company]. How do you like working there?"

**Follow-Up Questions:**
- "How did you get into that field?"
- "What's the most exciting thing you're working on?"
- "What trends are you seeing in [area]?"
- "What's keeping you busy these days?"

### 4. EVENT FLOW STRATEGY

**First 30 Minutes:**
- Arrive early (smaller crowd)
- Get lay of the land
- Start with easier conversations
- Warm up socially

**Middle of Event:**
- Approach target people
- Join groups strategically
- Attend key sessions
- Work the room systematically

**Last 30 Minutes:**
- Final priority conversations
- Exchange contact info
- Set up follow-ups
- Graceful exits

### 5. WORKING A ROOM
**How to Join Groups:**
- Approach groups with open body language
- Wait for a pause
- "Mind if I join you?"
- Ask what they're discussing

**How to Exit Conversations:**
- "It was great meeting you. I should circulate."
- "I promised myself I'd meet X people tonight..."
- "Let me let you meet others. Let's connect on LinkedIn!"
- Introduce them to someone else

### 6. POST-EVENT FOLLOW-UP

**Within 24-48 Hours:**
- Connect on LinkedIn
- Send personalized messages
- Reference specific conversation
- Suggest next steps if appropriate

**Follow-Up Template:**
"Hi [Name], great meeting you at [Event]! I enjoyed our conversation about [topic]. [Reference something specific]. Let's stay in touch - I'd love to [specific next step if applicable]."

### 7. TRACKING
| Name | Company | Conversation Topic | Follow-Up Action | Status |
|------|---------|-------------------|------------------|--------|
| | | | | |