What is it you need advice for breh?
Are you asking how to have a good time?
If so then mindset is the #1 thing to get right.
Actually put it into your mind that this is something to look forward to.
Free food, potential hookups, maybe some contacts that might be useful in the future.
I know you don't drink but try some nice tasting ones like a Long Island Ice Tea or something rather than just looking at it like a high. A lot of people put the emphasis on getting drunk but drink what tastes nice while getting your buzz on breh.
You saying you don't wanna make small talk. That's cool breh, try introducing topics that have more substance. Not poitics or religion or any of that crap but actual fun shyt.
And lastly try and figure the peeps there out. Like you say you don't think it'll be worth it but try not to write off peeps so quickly. There might be something there.
That's it breh, try and fun otherwise why else would you go there?