How to Get the Most Out of Conferences
http://www.uiweb.com/issues/issue24.htm

Berkun, Scott
UIWeb
2003

Abstract:

Conferences are what you make of them. If you’re not sure why you’re going, or what you want to get out of the experience, you’re unlikely to get it. This essay gives one perspective on conferences, and how to make them more valuable and engaging experiences. I think in general professional conferences take a very conservative approach to training and education, and it demands that attendees take more responsibility for getting value from the experience than should be necessary.