networking
noun
net·work·ing
ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ 
1
: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions
specifically
: the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business
… networking remains the No. 1 cause of job attainment … —
Hal Lancaster
Hal Lancaster 2
: the establishment or use of a computer network
He has extensive experience in computer networking and information security.
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The event, held in Brighton annually, kicks off the U.K.’s festival season with a number of global acts heading to the seaside for days of music, networking, conferences and more.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 19 May 2025
Winners will be announced during the BFI London Film Festival in October, with successful applicants invited to a London networking event featuring mentors and potential production partners.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2025
The partnership will also include special events, such as a biannual virtual open house featuring high-profile keynote speakers, as well as collaborations on educational panels and networking opportunities at major film festivals and industry summits.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
This comes with a grant of 100,000 euros and networking opportunities, allowing the start-up company to scale up its business in France.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 19 May 2025
Winners will be announced during the BFI London Film Festival in October, with successful applicants invited to a London networking event featuring mentors and potential production partners.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2025
The partnership will also include special events, such as a biannual virtual open house featuring high-profile keynote speakers, as well as collaborations on educational panels and networking opportunities at major film festivals and industry summits.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
This comes with a grant of 100,000 euros and networking opportunities, allowing the start-up company to scale up its business in France.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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