[tartley]

Yeah, most are, but the good ones are amazing. As a for instance, I spent years going to large corporate oriented industry conferences, and hating them. Last few years, I've discovered the smaller, community run Python conferences, which have had a transformational effect on myself and my understanding and my career.

That's why something like Lanyrd is great, for helping you find those small events which are full of smart passionate people doing cool things.