In this interactive session focused on networking, we explore having better cocktail conversations as a skill that can be cultivated. Like any other professional development area, networking can be improved, and this session offers the “how.” We will examine fixed versus growth mindset, networking theory focused on weak and strong bonds (and the importance of both), a specific conversational tool called Question Awareness and Agility that fosters better question asking, a dialogue-based model for creating elevator pitches that are discussions not lectures, and content tools for more vivid material so what you say is memorable. Learn to leave events having accomplished what you went there to do – expand your network, build business…and have a little fun.