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Contributed Talk

Professional Development and Staff Support

🎯 Swipe Right on Connection: Finding Your Virtual Networking Match

SESSION DATES & TIMES COMING IN AUGUST 2026
Audience Classification: Digital Learning
Audience Expertise: All Levels - This session is intentionally designed to engage and provide value across experience levels-from beginners to seasoned leaders.
Grade Level Focus: Pre-K, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Higher Education, Adult Learners
Primary Audience: All attendees
Does this session focus on a specific product? No – This session is focused on ideas, strategies, or practices, not a specific product or service.
Abstract Description : Virtual networking doesn’t have to feel awkward, forced, or fake. In this high-energy session, Alicia Hughes and Dr. Tovah Sheldon will share how to build meaningful professional relationships in digital spaces—without the small talk fatigue. Drawing from their experiences as virtual leaders, Alicia and Tovah will reveal strategies for showing up authentically, creating intentional connections, and turning virtual meetings into lasting collaborations. Learn how to identify your "virtual match" through shared goals and values, not just job titles. Whether you're leading a team, attending conferences, or growing your personal brand, this session will help you spark real connections that go beyond the screen.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover how to identify and connect with aligned professionals in virtual settings.
  • Practice simple techniques to build rapport and trust quickly in online networking spaces.