A conference presentation is more than a title on your CV. Connecting it with the underlying research, collaborators, audience, feedback, and resulting opportunities preserves the fuller value of the contribution.
You do not need years of experience to begin building a valuable professional network. A clear story about what you are learning, what you have done, and where you hope to grow can help mentors and employers understand and remember you.
A publication list shows what you have completed, but it may not reveal what you are exploring now or what you could contribute to a new collaboration. Better context helps the right people recognize meaningful alignment.