Day 1,835: Why?

Why go to an industry conference/convention?

The answer isn’t really the panels and seminars.

That is *part* of why you go, but I honestly mean it’s only like 10% of it.

The real reason is you go for the bar chats later that night. For reals. THAT is where connections are made. That is where community is truly created. Friendships are made. Ideas flow. Advice is given and accepted.

It’s goddamn magic.

Last year was definitely a good experience for me. I met people last year when I really knew...