Making Conferences Valuable

Introduction

Face to Face (F2F) time is a precious resource in development. So decisions about when to meet F2F, when to attend or participate in conferences, are critical. This FAQ offers us a place to think about both how we create valuable F2F experiences, and how to decide when to go to existing events.

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conference unconference meetings F2F

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