Navigating Conferences: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities

Timestamps

• [1:10] Andrew can't do arts and crafts
• [1:42] Julie is speaking at RubyConf Mini soon!
• [4:00] Andrew recommends pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and meet new people at conferences
• [5:20] Julie talks about her experience as a scholar at RailsConf 2022
• [10:00] Andrew and Julie share how they try to be more welcoming to others at conferences by making room for people to join you.
• [11:30] Julie talks about making connections with people
• [12:20] Julie shares her idea for a "Buddy Bench" at conferences
• [14:00] Andrew explains the Hallway Track
• [14:55] How do you decide between attending a talk or a workshop? 
• [15:30] What is the proper way to arrive late or exit early from a talk?
• [17:15] Julie wants a nodder in her talk and Andrew explains what that is
• [20:10] Finding dinner friends
• [20:50] Julie will be your buddy at RubyConf Mini
• [21:30] Volunteer opportunities at conferences
• [22:20] Have fun!
• [24:15] Find Julie at RubyConf Mini for Ruby for All stickers! 

Sponsor

Special thanks to Andy Croll for personally sponsoring this episode. Be sure to check out firstrubyfriend.org and onerubything.com for nice, free community resources for newer devs!