I would do meetups, hackerspace/makerspaces, cons, and something that has nothing to do with whatever you are trying to do. Taking breaks from your work is just

I would do meetups, hackerspace/makerspaces, cons, and something that has nothing to do with whatever you are trying to do. Taking breaks from your work is just as important as working itself. If you are single I would also suggest grindr/tinder which ever pulls your rope. They are not just about quick hookups(%80 of it is), but you can find someone just to get a bit to eat with and talk about whatever you want and such.