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World Congress 2026 North America • Sep 24, 2026 • Session details

In-Person by Default: Principles & Practices for Building Developer Meetups

Steve Chen

Are virtual events leaving developers isolated? Learn how to cure tech loneliness and scale thriving, in-person developer meetups on a micro-budget.

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Actionable strategies for hosting successful engineering meetups

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