Tech conferences have been cancelled through July. Some have postponed. Many have cancelled. A few went virtual.
The main reason we attend conferences is to network; the second reason is to learn.
In the current environment, webinar invites are increasing in my inbox. SSDD on that, really.
I have been joining virtual happy hours, hangouts and virtual coffee breaks – not any webinars. I like the short respites to see and interact with others in the industry. No real agenda. Just a get together to share tips and thoughts.
COLOTRAQ has a virtual coffee break every Thursday at 3:15 PM Eastern time. (Join here).
Microcorp has one every Tues & Thursday at 9 am Eastern time (Join here).
I don’t think partners are worrying about when the next conference will be. I think most are just worried – about the well being of themselves, their families, their co-workers and clients. Many are worried about their business – and whether or not it will survive.
In these times, I think jumping on a virtual coffee break to speak to others in a similar situation – and maybe have a laugh – is healthy and welcome. And, hey, if you need to reach out to someone just to chat or even vent, please call me. I’ll do my best to listen and maybe make you laugh.