how to say "to gain business contacts"

[JACEK1]

Hello.

This is the last fragment of the text connected with the trade fair. As a result of many peaple attending the trade fair, new acquaintances will be struck up, that means, people will meet other people for the first time.

I would like to ask you how to say in English "to gain business contacts" in other words.

I have no idea.

Thank you.

 

[GoesStation]

You can just say We expect to make many business contacts.

 

[JACEK1]

I didn't know it was as simple as that.

 

[tedmc]

to increase/expand/develop your business contacts
to build up your business network

 

[J&K Tutoring]

Network is also used as a verb in this context.