Whether it’s due to circumstance or choice, more people — including meeting planners — are striking out on their own.

At the end of the day, networking at in-person events is not only educational and fruitful, it is important for both personal and professional growth.

For new meeting and event planners entering the associations industry, it can sometimes be a daunting first step.

“Connecting attendees through networking is essential to creating an experience and grounding those individuals in the mission of the organization.”