Anyone can feel a bit uncomfortable at times when it comes to networking at events, no matter whether you’re an exhibitor or an attendee — and no doubt that feeling gets exponentially stronger if you’re an introvert. So how do you overcome the fear and make networking fun? In this first half of a two-part interview, Cathy Jennings from No Pressure Networking shares tips for what to do at an event, including how to: Set networking goals for the event Prepare for the conversation ahead of time Use the buddy system to make introductions Make an invitation to lunch (which