[dsberkholz]

After working remotely or with distributed teams for 20+ years, my go-to is finding a way to be around people without directly and deeply interacting with them. I spend a ton of time in coffee shops, bookstores, that sort of thing. Many people have mentioned gyms, which aren't my thing, but it conceptually aligns. Many people join various sorts of interest-driven clubs, social fraternities, charities, etc.

Also, I definitely second the recommendation of meetups. There are so many out there, and not at all limited to tech-related stuff.

Overall, pick something you care about and invest in it in a socially discoverable way, and you'll run into others who share your interests.