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Announcing CodeConf 2011 (GitHub is putting on a conference)

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Re: Announcing CodeConf 2011 (GitHub is putting on a conference)

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Post by mnutt »

acgourley wrote: post #19
jonursenbach wrote: post #2

I wish conferences weren't so damned expensive.

I recently got a "exhibitor kit" packet that lists the costs of renting certain items for your conference display. You know, tables, monitors, booth structures, rugs, plants, extension cords. Stuff marketing teams don't want to deal with packing in and out. $65 to have power available in your area. $100 for a table. $200-500 for area rugs. $80 dollars an hour for labor to help setup or tear down. A 22" monitor is $20…

I've heard that many conference venues also require you to purchase catering, which can account for a signification portion of the cost.

Re: Announcing CodeConf 2011 (GitHub is putting on a conference)

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Post by mnazim »

jonursenbach wrote: post #2

I wish conferences weren't so damned expensive.

Over the last couple of years, I have come to believe(firmly) that most(if not all) paid conferences are more about money and coolness(Hey! you know we are cool because we throw huge conferences).

They want us to pay more because they want to get star speakers, treat them to 5-Star hospitality and make you listen to them and believe whatever they are saying is correct. It's more about business building and less about learning. Now I am not against business development and if there is a chance that one can get good business, spending 2% of the amount of expected business is not a bad deal at all. But label it that way "Damn It" and I will shut up.

On the other hand, I have found that meetups of smaller user groups much more helpful and better from the learning point of view.

Just my thought.

Re: Announcing CodeConf 2011 (GitHub is putting on a conference)

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Post by HeyLaughingBoy »

aaronblohowiak wrote: post #29
mkramlich wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

agreed typical conference: your cost anywhere from $300-2000 typical Meetup.com-style meetup: your cost anywhere from $0-5

and free pizza at the meetups!

Who pays for it?
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