Why must competition be a threat during a networking event? I consider the competitor an industry ally. Shake hands, smile, enjoy some bonhomie and walk the room if you can. If you aren't feeling comfortable, then just walk in the opposite direction.

Empresas rivales tienen más puntos en común que puntos en contra, comparten mercados, tipologías de clientes, estrategias comerciales, así que enfocaria la conversación hacia esos puntos en común, para intentar relevar sus aportes de valor que es el objetivo en un evento de networking. Siempre trayendo números, estadísticas, tendencias del sector que pueden hacer que ellos se interesen, para converger en puntos en común, enfocarnos en como pueden crear alianzas para colaborar en aspectos y preocupaciones comunes, legislaciones, inversiones, acciones de responsabilidad social, etc

Um evento de network é para agregar valores, qualquer forma errada de se agir principalmente com empresas rivais pode levar tudo a perder. Em qualquer situação sempre deve analisar as situações para tirar um aprendizado e experiências. Afinal tensões temos em qualquer lugar, porém só vencemos elas se agirmos da forma correta.

Focus on strength and weak points you have and competition have and definitely you will find the way and the key to use in certain time during the negotiation phase

That is a great opportunity to get a benchmark experience!! I get the point that we are competitors but this is the moment to forget that and make a truce for this networking event and talk about some relevant aspects of the market in general, other competitors, political and economic situation that affect both, without enter in strategic details about our brands. I mean search and find macro synergies.

A rival company in the hotel business can actually boost my own business. Since each hotel is unique, we can only profit from each other’s experiences. Nowadays, we have to stick together and help each other out. I do not see them as a rival.

Ultimately, the success of any industry depends on collaboration and shared expertise. By managing rival tensions with grace and professionalism, you position yourself and your company as a thought leader focused on progress over competition. Remember, networking events are about building connections, not barriers. When we work together, we grow together. Rivalries don’t have to be a source of conflict - they can be an opportunity to innovate and elevate the industry as a whole.

Eventos de network e pra agregar valores , mesmo que tenha concorrentes no evento acredito que se possa tirar que ela tem de melhor e até aplicar em nosso dia dia . Não vejo concorrência como inimigo ou rival mas sim como motivação onde eu possa crescer ainda mais pessoal e profissional.

Be Thoroughly sincere and open while networking. You shouldn't bother about the competition. Thats natural and is a very common phenomenon. Your character and dexterity will count at the end of day. Fly so high that competitors cannot touch you and you are in a different league. That should be the resolve.