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
Defcon
Yes, but I think Defcon is mostly for cybersecurity. I think OP is looking for something a bit more generalized.
“Hacking” == learning / sharing how things work. Sometimes to break them. But regardless it’s very relevant to op’s interests.
- Defcon / Blackhat
- Usenix LISA
- Bsides
For Europe it’s FOSDEM.
Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.
I’ve been quite a few times and it’s always a blast. You can have the nichest of interests, if it is in any way tech adjacent you’ll find a few like minded people.
You can listen to great talks or find a place in the “Hack Center” and tinker away with a few thousand people.
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
