NETWORKING

At Smart Retail Tech Expo, you have the perfect opportunity to shake hands with like-minded professionals while you learn and engage to enhance your business relationships. Attracting thousands of professionals, decision-makers and leaders from the industry!

Top tips when it comes to networking: Whether you’re looking for your next business partner, investor, or even your next career move, now is the time to get your name out there, add contacts to your address book, establish career-long relationships and leave your mark on the industry.

A unique networking platform, Smart Retail Tech Expo provides thousands of professionals from around the world with the opportunity to grow professionally, share industry insight, and cultivate long-term business connections. The 2023 edition promises to maintain this proud tradition. We have put together our top tips for building your network; be sure to put them to the test!

The most effective way to engage with people is to make real connections, so take the time to ask their opinions on the topics that matter - you’ll quickly find some common ground and build rapport.

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Ask Questions Take It Seriously Be Prepared Be Specific Update Your Business Cards Get Stuck In

The power of networking lies in building meaningful connections. Therefore, it’s better to have fewer, quality conversations with the right people than spread yourself too thin and make a minimal impact. Think about who you really want to meet firstchecking our exhibitor listing in the show guide is a smart place to start!

The benefits of networking are undeniable, but many of us struggle to make the most of the opportunity presented to us at a trade show. Make a plan: who do you want to talk to, how will you build a connection - even write notes on their business card so you can remember what you discussed when it comes to following up later.

If there’s somebody you’d love to meet at the show, don’t just hope you’ll bump into them! Of course, you never know who you may meet in the networking area, but if you’re serious about meeting someone face-to-face, why not invite them to meet up beforehand?

How often have you been just about to hand over your card to a potential client when you realise your contact number - or job title - has changed? Get your cards updated in advance and have a seamless handover at the event.

The only way you can make new contacts is to be fearless and set about introducing yourself, whether that’s in the networking area, or on someone’s stand. Lastly, don’t forget to smile - it’s a surefire conversation starter!