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by lsc 3777 days ago
>It is pompous entertainment. But then again, I can't help but think of what else a modern conference can be but that.

Huh. now, I've only been to technical conferences, for open source operating systems, but the only 'charismatic speakers' you get stay on the sales floor where they belong. I suspect that there is an inverse relationship between the specialized knowledge of the conference attendees and the 'charisma' required of the speakers.