93: A Potluck Conference

Published: Nov. 18, 2015, 4 p.m.

b'John, Nolan and Darryl talk about how to get the most out of attending a conference.\\n\\n\\n\\nTweet Shoutouts\\n\\n\\n@vichudson1 @iOhYesPodcast haha. Nope, you can\\u2019t get rid of me that easily.— Darryl H. Thomas (@dh_thomas) November 10, 2015\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n@mix1009g @iOhYesPodcast it\\u2019s cool stuff! Pull requests welcomed. ;)— Darryl H. Thomas (@dh_thomas) November 11, 2015\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n@iOhYesPodcast Just listened to the episode with @AshtonDev got home and immediately am more productive with the breakpoint tricks. Thanks!!— Brock Taylor (@brockstaylor) November 17, 2015\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nDiscussion: The Hitchhiker\\u2019s Guide to Attending Conferences\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nWhat conferences do we attend?\\nAre we attending any upcoming conferences?\\nChoosing a conference\\n\\n\\nSure WWDC or AltConf, but what else\\nTop 10 confs of 2015 from RayWenderlich.com\\n\\nWhy should I go to a conference?\\n\\n\\nInspiration\\nNetworking\\nJobs\\nEmerging technologies\\nTraining\\n\\nWhat type of conference should I attend?\\n\\n\\nStructured\\nUnconference (Open spaces)\\nVendor controlled\\n\\nHow to get the most from a conference\\n\\n\\nBe unique\\nBe polite, well mannered and inclusive\\nPrepare and practice an elevator pitch (self / project / company / app)\\nBe outgoing, but not annoying\\nGet outside of your comfort zone (get away from the people you already know)\\nParticipate\\nIdentify your \\u2018must see\\u2019 sessions\\nIf a session isn\\u2019t working for you, get out, checkout the \\u201challway sessions\\u201d\\n\\nSometimes the best of the conference happens in the hallways\\n\\n\\nMake arrangements to stay late\\nSome of the best networking happens after the conference\\n\\n\\nEverything in moderation; don\\u2019t let one night of overindulgence ruin your conference experience\\n\\nWhen possible, get a room at the venue\\nDo you have something to promote? People love free giveaways. Stickers, buttons, pens, etc.\\nFind out who else is attending and attempt to make plans with people that you want to meet\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nPicks\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nJohn\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nLogitech MX Master Wireless Mouse\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nNolan\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n@Scale Conference\\nFlight 2015\\nHow do I write block syntax again?\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nDarryl\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThe Sin in Singleton - Ben Sandofsky\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nAlternative show title suggestions\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nHallway sessions\\nVote with your feet'