Science conference invite. Wat do?

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Anons I got a paper accepted into a science conference. Nothing major but it's a step in my career. I'm a Junior in college (USA.)

How can I make the most of this? It's a multi-day conference in another state from mine, and I'll be networking and learning from other people of course. (I'm somewhat socially competent.)

Are there any conference hacks or secrets of the trade to get in on? Key words I should look out for? Secret meetings that they only invite really smart people to? I'm really just trying to maximize the benefit of attending this thing. My goal is to meet all the people who brainmog me into oblivion and learn from them, plus network. Any other advice appreciated.