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How can you use conferences to advance your programming career?

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As a programmer, you might think that attending conferences is not a priority for your career development. After all, you can learn new skills, tools, and trends online, right? However, conferences can offer you much more than just technical knowledge. They can also help you network with other programmers, find mentors, collaborators, or employers, and showcase your own work and expertise. In this article, we will explore how you can use conferences to advance your programming career in four ways: choosing the right events, preparing beforehand, engaging during, and following up after.

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Eyram Dela

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1 Choosing the right events

Not all conferences are created equal. Depending on your goals, interests, and budget, you might want to select different types of events. For example, if you want to learn about the latest developments in a specific domain, such as web development, AI, or cybersecurity, you might look for niche conferences that focus on that topic. If you want to broaden your horizons and explore different fields, you might prefer generalist conferences that cover a range of subjects. If you want to network with local programmers, you might opt for regional or national conferences that are more accessible and affordable. If you want to expand your global connections, you might consider international conferences that attract a diverse audience.

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Divyashree Muddagangaiah

RPA Tech Lead, 3*UiPath MVP(2024,2023,2022), UiPath Community Moderator, Certified ABBYY Developer - FlexiCapture and Vantage. UiABA Certified
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Attending conference is the best part to be ahead of everyone else in the stream to get updated with technology, roadmap and product/process overview. Along with knowing the product we get an opportunity to meet many experts on the field where we can collaborate and share the knowledge

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Yeshwanth Nagaraj

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1. Niche conferences are ideal for in-depth learning in specific areas like web development, AI, or cybersecurity. They offer specialized knowledge and the latest trends in a particular field. 2. Generalist conferences provide a broader view, covering various subjects. These are great for gaining exposure to different fields and interdisciplinary learning. 3. Regional or national conferences are more accessible and budget-friendly. They're excellent for networking with local professionals and understanding regional trends. 4. International conferences offer a platform to build global connections.

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Behrouz Pooladrak

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In my experience, choose an event that fascinates you and that has at least one or two topics relevant to your daily work. Follow those topics closely so that you can gain mastery over them and apply them in your work.

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2 Preparing beforehand

To make the most of your conference experience, you need to do some homework before you go. First, you should research the speakers, sponsors, and attendees of the event. This will help you identify who you want to meet, learn from, or collaborate with. You can also reach out to them via email, social media, or the conference app and introduce yourself and your interests. Second, you should prepare your own pitch and portfolio. This will help you showcase your skills, projects, or achievements to potential employers, clients, or partners. You can also create a personal website, blog, or GitHub account where you can display your work and contact details.

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Eyram Dela

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Agreed ! Researching about speakers, sponsors keeps you updated on the context of a conference and helps you predict questions and discuss to be made. It give you fore knowledge of everything

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Elias Elikem Ifeanyi Dzobo

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I totally agree with this. To add to this, whichever conference you’re going to, have an objective. After all your research and preparation, ask yourself what do I want to achieve with this conference, new connections, expanding your network, learning new developments ? This would steer your interactions to suit the objective you have.

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3 Engaging during

Once you are at the conference, you should make an effort to participate actively and interact with others. You can do this by attending the sessions that interest you, asking questions, giving feedback, and sharing your insights. You can also join the workshops, hackathons, or contests that challenge your skills and creativity. You can also network with other programmers during the breaks, lunches, or social events. You can exchange business cards, connect on LinkedIn, or follow on Twitter. You can also offer your help, advice, or referrals to others who might need them.

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Definitely! Engaging during the conference especially asking questions helps broaden your knowledge on certain concepts it also helps in getting a different perspective on certain aspects depending on what is being presented. I will recommend hackathons as indeed it’s a great way to not only test your skills but also learn with others, network and collaborate to build interesting solutions.

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4 Following up after

The conference is not over when you leave the venue. You should also follow up with the people you met and the things you learned. You can do this by sending a thank-you note, a reminder, or a proposal to the people you want to keep in touch with. You can also ask for feedback, recommendations, or testimonials from the people you worked with or impressed. You can also review the notes, slides, or recordings of the sessions you attended and apply the new knowledge or skills to your own projects or goals. You can also share your conference highlights, learnings, or outcomes on your blog, social media, or newsletter.

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Elias Elikem Ifeanyi Dzobo

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This is crucial and this is where actual connections and network building is made. It doesn’t end when you get a business card or add up on LinkedIn, but following up periodically, exchanging information about developments in the space, this is where the real connections are made

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5 Here’s what else to consider

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