Tiny Conferences

Discussions center on 'tiny conferences'—small, short-notice events designed to boost commitment, reduce flaking and cancellations—versus traditional large conferences, including debates on attendance, organization, fees, and appeal.

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Sample Comments

sp332 Sep 9, 2015 View on HN

Why? Not everyone interested in this can make it to the event.

Semiapies Dec 2, 2010 View on HN

Sounds like someone mis-marketed the event.

jonnydubowsky Apr 6, 2020 View on HN

Cool concept! Are people paying to attend the event?

tajddin Jun 10, 2011 View on HN

Do you have any experience attending the event that's being held next week? What's the turnout like?

glaslong Jan 13, 2026 View on HN

Suppose it isn't competing with many other meetings thus far

supercanuck Oct 17, 2018 View on HN

These looks like boys weekends, not Tiny Conferences.

banachtarski Feb 29, 2020 View on HN

ITT: youYou do realize that a crowded convention with a lot of talks, parties, and meetings is a different thing altogether right? Also, that every action to curb reasons to travel helps and is appreciated?

aragot Jan 21, 2015 View on HN

#2 is under NDA. I'm damn serious here. Be wide minded when you attend those events, and large converging interests will meet.

gavinhoward Jul 26, 2023 View on HN

There might be people outside of the conference targeting attendees.

sown Oct 21, 2012 View on HN

Neat! Does this mean fewer events will get canceled?