[mojuba]

I wonder why software startup related conferences are usually not as productive as consumer trade shows. From my own experience the former is likely to be a total waste of time with no outcome for your startup, whereas in electronics-related shows you will definitely meet some new suppliers, retailers, investors (and of course your competitors too). You almost always leave a consumer electronics show with something. Just curious, why is this?

[Avalaxy]

From my experience it's just startups showing their stuff, and investors looking for stuff to invest in. That's about it. It's mostly interesting when you are in one of those 2 groups.