Event/Conference Networking Prep

Help me prepare for networking at an upcoming event.

Event details:
- Event name: [NAME]
- Type: [CONFERENCE/MEETUP/JOB FAIR/INDUSTRY EVENT/
  NETWORKING MIXER]
- Industry focus: [INDUSTRY OR TOPIC]
- Duration: [ONE DAY/MULTI-DAY]
- Format: [IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL/HYBRID]

My goals:
1. [PRIMARY GOAL -- e.g., meet hiring managers, learn about
   industry, find mentors]
2. [SECONDARY GOAL]

My background: [YOUR ROLE AND INDUSTRY, BRIEFLY]

Help me prepare:
1. Elevator pitch: 30-second introduction tailored to
   this event
2. Conversation starters: 5 natural openers that aren't
   "So what do you do?"
3. Key questions: 5 questions that make people want to
   talk to me
4. Target list strategy: How to identify and approach
   the most valuable connections
5. Business card/contact exchange: What to say when
   exchanging info
6. Exit strategy: How to gracefully end a conversation
   and move on
7. Follow-up plan: What to do within 24-48 hours after
   the event

Specific people I want to meet (if known): [NAMES/TITLES]
My biggest networking fear: [WHAT MAKES YOU UNCOMFORTABLE]