I?found a really useful content on little?redbook the other day related to end conversation in a networking event. I always feel embarassing at these circumstances and I?hope?this content may useful to you as well.

The general formula:

nice to meet you+i am going to grab a drink + best wishes to you

1. leave gracefully

   it was a great pleasure to meet you, i am going to grab some food, but if i don't run into you guys later, have a great evening

2. connect with a person?

   it was a great pleasure talking to you, but i have to head out now, i really enojy what you do in your work, could i get your contact info to schedule a time for us to finish our conversation?

   connect with a peer in biz school

   i have a great time talking to you, are you planning to the next event they are holding next week? it seems like something that would be revelant to both of us, so maybe we could go together?

3. want to get out this conversation quickly

   it's been great getting to know you, but i gotta go now/ i gotta say hello to a few more people aroung here, i hopw you have a great?evening