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You might convince yourself that is was worth it because you "made connections" or "were inspired," but more often than not, that's just rationalization after-the-fact. Here are some practical tips for organizing a tech event that's truly worthwhile. You want to lean towards invite-only events, where attendees can also invite others, than open, public events. The worst events are those where the organizers are all speaking together, instead of networking with attendees. It's the quality and depth of your connections, not the quantity, and "your network is your networth."
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