Finding the best conferences to attend

How do you find the right conferences to attend? Most likely, you have discovered conferences in your area of expertise from co-workers, colleagues, and the internet. Research those conferences by looking at their websites and social media presence. Look at their agendas and review some of the sessions from preview editions. Evaluate the quality of the speakers, the content, and the recordings. You should also review the social media posts from previous editions of the event. Ask members of your team at work and members of any meetups or user groups you attend to share their conference experiences as well. One trend in event organization is that events are becoming smaller and much more focused locally and regionally. There may be one flagship event and then several regional or local events in various regions, based on the main flagship event. You don’t need to wait to attend the biggest, most international event in your field. You can...