It's been my experience that the type of "programmers" that network at these events aren't the type I'd like to be networking with. It's usually beginners and

It's been my experience that the type of "programmers" that network at these events aren't the type I'd like to be networking with. It's usually beginners and hobbyists, or recruiters trying to use me as an "in" or mentor rather than the peer relationship I'd be looking for. Not saying peers aren't there, but the ones running around talking to everyone are usually the type of people I'm not there to see.