In a venue like this, you have to be able to paint a picture with the written word that your audience finds enthralling.
You not only have to be a Cunning Linguist......but you have to be at least a fullwit... maybe even a full'n'a'halfwit.
Put yourself on display by joining in some of the conversations. When/if you get good responses, your wit and wisdom become your resume for approaching prospective partners.