What makes a good tech Meet-up?

Source: Dev.to

Questions for the community

• If you’ve attended meet‑ups in the past, what made the difference for you between a good, welcoming one and one where you’d rather not return?
• What are you looking for when attending meet‑ups? Is it the company, networking and catching up with friends, or is the focus for you more on the talks & content? Or something else entirely?

Organizer’s perspective

I can be very socially awkward, and events where I don’t know anyone make a massive difference if people are open and welcoming. This starts with clear information about what to expect, where to go, and the schedule, as well as having someone near the door welcoming people in and setting the vibe of the group.

I’m a big fan of hosts encouraging the “pack‑man method” of letting people into your circle when you see them floating around alone.

As I’m organising a meet‑up in two weeks, I’m super curious to hear your thoughts and preferences.

Thanks so much in advance!