The main conference in my field (AIDS2024) has fully hybrid delivery, and its platform includes functions that let you find and chat and network with other attendees... and nobody uses them. I think the barriers are social rather than technical.
Earlier this year I co-authored a paper at an NZ confie with a friend and colleague. I Zoomed in to deliver my bit and take part in Q&A. I actually felt included and represented because of that collaboration. Could that be an option for you?