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In today's (2026-01-20) chat we will discuss why you attend technical events. I'm curious what makes you click the register button? What makes an event worth your time, attention, and possibly money? What makes you say "That event was totally worth it!" versus "That event was totally NOT worth it!".

Inspired by the WDC hosting more IRL events and looking for ideas to ~~steal~~ borrow.

Everyone and anyone are welcome to join as long as you are kind, supportive, and respectful of others.

P.S. - As usual the feature image was created using ChatGPT. This one did not disappoint!

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Edmonton IRL: Swap Meet and Hardware Show - January 28th

In the Edmonton area and looking to find a good home for hardware you no longer use? Looking for some "new to you" hardware? Have something cool you want to show off? Just want to meet and hang with other technologists in Edmonton?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then you should join at the Weekly Dev Chat IRL: Swap Meet and Hardware Show on January 28th!

For more details and to register, please see the event on Luma:

https://luma.com/dbx9zrfr

Feel free to post questions to this messages thread or DM me.

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Advent of Code/Cyber

The hosts of Weekly Dev Chat are pleased to announce we will be hosting Advent of Code/Cyber. Come join us in real life on December 18 at Strathcona Public Library. We'll be participating in Advent of Code and Advent of Cyber. Bring your laptop and come join the fun!

See here for more details and registration.

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