How to survive a Tech Conference

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by janogonzalez • 14 years ago

13 6 14 years ago

I've never been to one, but it seems like it could be overwhelming as much as it is fun and educational.

ecoffey2• 14 years ago

Went to railsconf for the first time this week. I've never felt so exhausted from just sitting and listening. (Not to mention I've exceeding my yearly tolerance for tiny uncomfortable conference room chairs)

brackin• 14 years ago

Probably aren't for everyone but I don't think most of the value I get from a conference comes from the talks but the collection of like minded people.

chx• 14 years ago

Good points but instead of getting a mifi get a Pepwave Surf On-The-Go -- it's the only 5Ghz capable travel router I am aware of. The 2.4GHz band will be crowded and the 5Ghz band has way, way more channels http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels#5.C2.A0GH...

How to survive a Tech Conference

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