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One positive from the pandemic was the realization that in-person conferences are almost always a waste of time and money.
If an online conference goes sideways, it’s easy enough to close the browser and carry on.
I like in-person conferences. Online ones are okay for just giving/watching presentations, but you miss out on the random interactions with others in your field.
Ugh. I don’t go to conferences to socialize. I realize that many people do, but I don’t think that’s an appropriate use of institutional resources.