As per Tony's request...
It is pretty unusual that i attend a whole conference.
Normally, at least one session (originally planned or spur of the moment), will be kicked to the curb.
I've ditched Q&A's in Katoomba, talks in Adelaide and keynote speakers at the Hillsong conference. Each time it has been worth it and each time a pub is usually involved.
Am I a raging alcoholic? No.
The reasoning is that you're not only at a conference to hear from a bunch of talking heads.
You're also there to get to know the people you came with better and dissect the things you have already heard and see how they will/may not work in your specific context.
Some of the best conversations I've had at a conference is when I've wagged a session.
Sure, it can get you into trouble (it has for me!), but sometimes you need to stop, process and just have some good times over an ale.
2 comments:
Ha.
Yep.
I love blowing off KCC 'fluff' and geading to the pub in Katoomba. Best conference moments, even if it just involves a coke.
Yeah I remember that, everyone else went sightseeing or something pfft
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