Best events I've been to over the last few years: SXSW (more so in previous years)- due to the large number of activities outside the panels, and tons of people

Best events I've been to over the last few years: SXSW (more so in previous years)- due to the large number of activities outside the panels, and tons of people. f8 - facebook puts on a good show, has great food, and its not too salesy. I'm a big fan of barcamp/wordcamp events (when PROPERLY organized), not a fan of "what can I sell you" type events. I prefer hands on, and accessibility to the presenters as well.