As always, 2024 will be a busy year in the global development events calendar. And with the multiple challenges that the global community faced in 2023 set to continue — from rising hunger to the impact of conflicts and climate change — it’s important that professionals can make the most of opportunities to progress their goals.
So, how can you approach this year’s high-profile events to win funding and attention to your work? Devex spoke to global development career coaches about the best ways to tackle events networking with confidence.
Depending on what your goals are, approaching networking at an event is a fine balance between planning ahead and going with the flow.