 Qualify this with even if you don't know anyone or if you feel awkward, that's normal. There's someone who you can meet there. You can also go out after the conference ends in the evening if there are people who are doing so together. Try to make friends, acquaintances throughout the day, see what people are doing in the evening, and then you get some more bonding one-on-one time and a group time, but also one-on-one time if you meet someone who you're interested in.