I've hit a point in my life where I don't want to attend conferences for vibes and "networking." I want to get actionable skills, tips, and takeaways beyond the 101 level. I'm on the road so much I have to be discerning about what spaces I'm spending time in bc I have so little of it. That said, sometimes what you're supposed to get out of a place is absolutely not the thing you came for & remaining open and saying yes will give you an unexpected good time. That was my weekend in a nutshell.