Most global development professionals have gotten accustomed to attending industry events and conferences from the comfort of their home offices, local cafes, or wherever one can tap into an internet connection.
This virtual aspect of industry gatherings remains integral well over two years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the hybrid nature of last month’s Devex World 2022 in Washington, D.C., illustrated. Those who could not attend in person joined from their computers or phones, just as many other sector events, both big and small, remain strictly virtual.
In terms of networking, connections that would have typically happened over coffee or a cocktail during an in-person event have shifted to social media platforms like LinkedIn post event. For many, this has made networking easier and more accessible.