Smaller communication conferences? (Not NCA, ICA, or AEJ)

[hejduk]

Anyone know of any worthwhile conferences that are smaller than NCA, ICA, or AEJ? I'm looking for networking and the big conferences are just too much of a PITA.

[Strangefox]

Hm, if you really want to network - big conferences is the best way to go.

[hejduk]

Hm, if you really want to network - big conferences is the best way to go.

I can definitely see how you think that, and to an extent I agree. Networking at smaller conferences, at least to me, is easier because you just have smaller pool of people to chat with, and people seem to be friendlier and more open at smaller conferences.

My program won't pay for conference attendance unless I'm presenting, so I'll be paying my way if I go to a conference. $500 for a smaller conference is well worth it to me if it helps me get a job. The same thing got me in a PhD program, so it worked!