[tomjen3]

Sure, but that does not have to be at an expensive conference. I have a spare bed room (will be furnished soonish) that could host a traveling geek, ala, Paul Erdos.

Much cheaper than an expensive conference.

[Xylakant]

What's an expensive conference? The euruko for example is at around 50(?) and used to hover at 20 Euros. Lots of smaller conferences are popping up at that price point - single track, one or two days, no fancy catering, just a focus point where more than one person will show up and gather around a topic.

Until technology can replicate that, I think conferences won't go away.

[jpdoctor]

> What's an expensive conference? The euruko for example is at around 50(?) and used to hover at 20 Euros.

Holy moly, travel and hotels have gotten very cheap in Europe.

[Xylakant]

Rideshare, flatshare if you want to. You can always choose to go to conferences in your town only as well.

[Peroni]

HN London: 500 attendees on average each month. £6 entry fee. Not exactly expensive when you consider we also supply free beer and pizza.