Conference
What ?
A conference is generally understood as a meeting of several people to discuss a particular topic.
Why ?
There are so many great ways to learn and sharpen your skills these days, you can :
- Read blogs
- Listen to podcasts
- Watch how-to videos on YouTube
- Attend webinars
But live events - conferences, workshops, lunch & learns–provide unique learning and career building opportunities that you just can’t find anywhere else.
There are plenty of reasons why attending conferences is really important to expand your learning :
- Educational opportunities : no matter how experienced you are, everyone can learn
- Networking with peers
- Position yourself as an expert
- Have fun
How ?
- During the current iteration, find a conference you want to attend
- The conference can be about anything
- Book a ticket for the event
Tip: You can find local communities with platforms such as meetup.com.