Networking and building relationships
If I could rename the conference, it would be Networking and Building Relationships Conference. The networking opportunities provided valuable experience to meet and greet high level officials and representatives from federal agencies. Like myself, others may benefit from tapping into a breadth of combined resources and knowledge, however, the conference wasn't just about meeting people, it was about establishing fundamental relationships. It was nice to see people's happiness and enthusiasm when sharing their professional experiences with me and I was happy to be a sponge and humbly take it all in. The networking experience was invaluable for me, and I know it would be the same for others.
