Why Independent Community Events Matter

In times where our attention span is getting shorter and shorter, people are finding it harder and harder to focus on things for a longer time. During the pandemic we’ve been isolated behind our screens and we “forgot” that there are meetings and events away from our screens. So what do conferences and festivals still mean? And why is it important to meet in real?

In his presentation, Marc shows why it is important to learn again why we go to an event for one or more days. What do employees gain from attending such events? And what do their employers get out of it? Why are smaller, independent events important alongside specialised events and those organised by well-known software manufacturers? Marc takes you on a short journey through 24 years of event planning and organising and where where it all originates.