“Looking forward to connecting with you” is natural, especially in networking and professional messages. Alternatives such as “I look forward to our conversation,” “It will be great to connect,” and “I’m looking forward to speaking with you” can sound more specific and less formulaic.
Choose the Right Tone for the Next Conversation
- Looking forward to speaking with you.
- I look forward to our conversation.
- I’m looking forward to meeting you.
- I look forward to connecting.
- I’m eager to speak with you.
- I’m glad we’ll have a chance to talk.
- I’m looking forward to learning more.
- I look forward to discussing this with you.
- I’m excited to connect.
- I look forward to hearing your perspective.
- I’m looking forward to our meeting.
- I look forward to working with you.
- I’m keen to continue the conversation.
- It will be great to connect.
What Each Alternative Implies
Looking forward to speaking with you
A natural all-purpose choice for a planned call, meeting, or interview. Example: Looking forward to speaking with you on Thursday.
I look forward to our conversation
Slightly more formal and polished, making it suitable for business email. Example: I look forward to our conversation next week.
I’m looking forward to meeting you
Best when the upcoming connection is an in-person or first-time meeting. Example: I’m looking forward to meeting you at the conference.
I look forward to connecting
A concise professional version that keeps the networking sense of the original. Example: Thank you for the introduction. I look forward to connecting.
I’m eager to speak with you
Shows stronger enthusiasm while remaining professional. Example: I’m eager to speak with you about the role.
I’m glad we’ll have a chance to talk
Warm and conversational, especially after an introduction or delayed opportunity to speak. Example: I’m glad we’ll have a chance to talk on Friday.
I’m looking forward to learning more
Useful when the conversation is about a role, project, company, or proposal. Example: I’m looking forward to learning more about the position.
I look forward to discussing this with you
A focused option when there is a clear topic or issue to cover. Example: I look forward to discussing the proposal with you.
I’m excited to connect
Friendly and enthusiastic; best for less formal professional settings. Example: I’m excited to connect and hear more about your work.
I look forward to hearing your perspective
Shows interest in the other person’s ideas rather than simply in the meeting itself. Example: I look forward to hearing your perspective on the project.
I’m looking forward to our meeting
Direct and useful when the meeting is already scheduled. Example: I’m looking forward to our meeting on Tuesday.
I look forward to working with you
Best when the relationship or collaboration has already been agreed. Example: I look forward to working with you on the next phase.
I’m keen to continue the conversation
Natural when you have already spoken and expect a follow-up; “keen” is especially common in British English. Example: I’m keen to continue the conversation after yesterday’s call.
It will be great to connect
Warm, concise, and less formal than “I look forward to connecting.” Example: It will be great to connect when you are in London.
Use a More Specific Verb When You Can
“Connect” is useful but broad. If you already know what will happen next, “speak,” “meet,” “discuss,” or “work with” usually sounds more concrete.
For example, before an interview, “I’m looking forward to speaking with you” is clearer than a generic networking phrase. After an introduction, “I look forward to connecting” still works well.