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What Do You Look For In a Conference?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the real-technical-info-not-buzzword-bingo dept.

Michael Lato writes "I've been a speaker at several Information Technology conferences and I know that I use conferences as both an opportunity to gain new skills and to network with my peers. In hopes of assisting others, I've started my own conference in order to boost the soft skills of computer professionals. However, we may need to cancel due to a lack of attendees. What are people looking for in a conference in the midst of this recession? Have we missed the mark in thinking topics like project management and remote team leadership will be well-received?"

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  1. Oh my God! by NoYob · · Score: 5, Funny
    What I look for in a Conference:
    1. Free Booze
    2. Scantily clad hot booth chicks
    3. Porn stars
    4. Free shit
    5. Free food
    6. Drunk career women looking for a little "fun"
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  2. In other words by ArchieBunker · · Score: 5, Funny

    You're a self absorbed douchebag who got a taste of reality when nobody wanted to attend your coma inducing conference.

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    Only the State obtains its revenue by coercion. - Murray Rothbard