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How to Get the Most Out of a Conference

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Learn how to maximize your conference experience through this 29-minute presentation delivered at the Programming Languages Mentoring Workshop (PLMW) during ICFP/SPLASH 2025. Discover practical strategies for networking, engaging with research presentations, and making meaningful connections in the programming languages research community. Gain insights from Paulette Koronkevich of the University of British Columbia on navigating academic conferences effectively, whether you're a student, early-career researcher, or seasoned professional. Explore techniques for identifying relevant sessions, approaching speakers and attendees, and leveraging conference opportunities to advance your research and career goals in programming languages and software engineering.

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[PLMW @ ICFP/SPLASH'25] How to Get the Most Out of a Conference

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