Some suggestions: 1. Go to events that thematically match your interests. If you're an university student, that probably will be attending student conference o

Some suggestions: 1. Go to events that thematically match your interests. If you're an university student, that probably will be attending student conference or science fair. You'll definitely find people like yourself there. It helps if you participate and show your work to others. I met a number of smart people this way. 2. Considering getting in some research group. Not only you will find people to talk to, but also it will help you grow professionally.