Current SA. Too Early for HH Inbounds?

Currently an SA @ an EB/BB from a semi-target. Interested in PE after banking. Just received an invite from a top HH for a PE Associate recruiting networking event/resume drop. 

If resume isn't prepared and I'm not ready to "network," is it worth passing on this opportunity? I'm not sure if I'll get another chance since I come from a semi-target, but also don't wanna mess this up by being unprepared early on and closing that door.

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