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"Seems like all they wanted is an exclusive heads-up on work they neither commissioned or supported in any other way." The takeaway, for me, was that the indu

"Seems like all they wanted is an exclusive heads-up on work they neither commissioned or supported in any other way." The takeaway, for me, was that the industry group seemed to have a very entitled attitude. I wonder how the author would have reacted if approached for a paid speaking engagement. I don't do security research, but I can understand the motivation of putting my own interests (be they reputation, or getting paid) ahead of public interest. If I don't put myself first how is my work sustainable?

nickpsecurity 10y ago
"The takeaway, for me, was that the industry group seemed to have a very entitled attitude" Maybe. At many such conferences, the attendants or their company actually pay to go there for the benefits of the conference. I'm not sure if the speakers at telecom conferences get paid outside the salary their companies' already pay them. If not, it's unsurprising that the guest speaker wasn't offered money given the conference organizers might see attendance itself as payment given the perceived benefits to networking, reputation, or career progress.