What are some conventions (in the likes of ComicCon) for techies/nerds, computer/data folks? Maybe one that occurs in many cities, like ComicCon
Say you like programming or computers or Linux or data (SQL R Python PowerBI, whatever) or web or game development or even music/video editing? What are some of the conventions other than ComicCon that could be interesting?
Looking for any major events like ComicCon… if there are any
Does SemiCon still happen?
My dad used to work for a company that made wafers and would always go to SemiCon every year. Took me once. Didn’t know shit about printing wafers, but it was still cool.
SXSW. Tech conference + music + movies.
For Europe it’s FOSDEM.
- Defcon / Blackhat
- Usenix LISA
- Bsides
Look for a local hackerspace, they might have the right connections. Most of them have regular (often weekly) ‘social nights’ where you can hang out.
Https://Mapcomplete.osm.be/hackerspaces has an (incomplete) listing
