I think this depends on your definition of "networking". For me it means "meet and work with smart/competent/kind people and convince them you are the same". If

I think this depends on your definition of "networking". For me it means "meet and work with smart/competent/kind people and convince them you are the same". If you do that other people will want to work with you. Given that definition, I agree it is concerning that OP doesn't know where to reach out. Perhaps the best course of action is addressing why that is the case.