Talks Aren’t the Most Important Thing at JSConf

There are countless developer conferences in the world — but almost no guide on how to actually use them. Most developers go for the talks — but what if I told you that's not the most important part?

In this talk, I’ll share how to truly experience a tech conference like JSConf — not just attend it. Based on my time at JSConf 2024, this session is part survival guide, part mindset shift, and 100% relatable.

You'll learn what belongs in your real JSConf survival kit (spoiler: it's not just your laptop), how to navigate the different “conference tribes” you’ll encounter, and why asking a question is more than just being brave — it's the real code review of the day.

We’ll even reframe the whole process: the talk is the compile step, the audience reaction is the log output, and your question? That’s the code review.

If you’ve ever left a conference feeling like you just attended, not experienced, this talk is for you.