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Tips for Coping at a Conference or Meetup

There’s not much to be done about some of the downsides of a face-to-face meetup (such as the various expenses involved in attending), but tips for how to cope with and thrive at one are many.

Even if you’re used to them, larger meetups like conferences can be quite overwhelming. Some people can dive right in with no problems at all, but others are less comfortable and need a bit more time to acclimate. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with either approach, so use whichever works best for you. The goal of these community meetups is to learn, get work done, and get to know people. You can’t do that if you’re forcing yourself to approach the event in a way that doesn’t work for you. Whatever your approach, ...