This is definitely true for some people at some events. But it's entirely possible to make genuine and more personal interactions beyond the surface level. You

This is definitely true for some people at some events. But it's entirely possible to make genuine and more personal interactions beyond the surface level. You just have to be genuine yourself. I have a pretty positive view on networking: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13961069 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13961069