LSE AIC Conference

I'm a first year LSE student. Just got invited to the AIC conference, but it is £149. Wondering if anyone has any past experience with the conference and whether it led to any tangible outcomes. I don't really care about listening to the speakers, as I could just do this online. More interested in networking and any internship fast-track opportunities.

Previous threads seem to be at least 5 years old and the direction of alternative investments has shifted quite a bit since.

Thank you.

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Wait, what in the actual fuck, AIC is 149 quid this year? Who tf expects a uni student to be able to afford that? Used to be around 50 or smtg in my day, don't rmb tho

 
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Went last year, total waste of money. Better off sending your £149 as a donation to City Investment Training.

 

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