HHC 2019 wish list

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(07-10-2019 09:53 PM)SlideRule Wrote:  Participation (with paid conference fee) via SKYPE?

SlideRule

Having NOT been to HHC, but to other conferences, this sounds like a good idea at first, but, upon further reflection, doesn't seem worth the effort:

Much of the synergy of going to a conference coms from direct interactions, which is really hard to do on-line in a group setting. All of the following actions are not feasible remotely:

1. Direct buying/selling/negotiation (not auctions)
2. Spontaneous sharing/connection of information
3. Tours to related off-site facilities/events
4. Exhibit-hall events/interactions with vendors
5. Better opportunity for singular focus while attending the event (not distracted by work/family/etc.)
6. Q&A at sessions where the presentation itself provokes the question (questions known ahead of time could be submitted on-line and might even get better answers as the speaker could research the topic ahead of time)

All that can really be shared is the presentations, and that goal could be accomplished by just video recording of the presentations. If there are parallel sessions, that's probably desirable anyway in case an attendee's chosen sections overlap in time, as it allows everyone to see all of the sessions.