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If you find some, I would be interested as well as I feel the same ! I had briefly been on some reddit / discord community that had a space for news, and anot

If you find some, I would be interested as well as I feel the same ! I had briefly been on some reddit / discord community that had a space for news, and another one for homework, But I left because a single moderator was racist and misogynistic without realizing it (he mostly said you had to tell the 'minorities' that even them could apply to jobs or you were not supporting, and thought you had to teach Europeans about women because they didn't did this in job ads) Now I'm on matrix ! There are some interesting communities about various subjects. But the fact they're on matrix indicates they're basically these IT passionate like on HN. I also wondered if academic meetings are open to everyone. I remember that some non-IT university researchers used to spend time at local meetings and larger conferences, with co-workers from other universities. But these events seemed to be mostly open to researchers, or cost a lot when they are open to professionals. At best, you have your uni alumni or a local club, if you're interested in these news. Anyway, tell me if you find a relevant community online !

elil17 4y ago
I’ll have to take a look at Matrix. As a professional I do end up going to academic conferences (work pays) and they are absolutely the best time. Academics typically love having someone from industry show an interest in their work. I’ve found folks very welcoming and willing to explain the parts that are highly specialized/PhD level. However, it can be difficult to find relevant ones to my area (I haven’t liked any of the conference search websites I’ve used).
- hinata08 4y ago
  Aw you're so lucky I worked in IT as soon as I graduated from engineering, so I never had the opportunity to go to conferences.
  - elil17 4y ago
    I am! I do love my job. I’d say seeking out a job that lets you go to conferences is absolutely worth it - they are invigorating and keep me engaged in my career. Alternatively, many employers are surprisingly open to paying for conferences if you can demonstrate the value - for example, explaining how it will help you grow in your career or how it would help you find something useful for your (e.g. new technology or business process). Looking for local conferences reduces the cost a lot and makes it more palatable.

elil17 4y ago

I’ll have to take a look at Matrix. As a professional I do end up going to academic conferences (work pays) and they are absolutely the best time. Academics typically love having someone from industry show an interest in their work. I’ve found folks very welcoming and willing to explain the parts that are highly specialized/PhD level. However, it can be difficult to find relevant ones to my area (I haven’t liked any of the conference search websites I’ve used).

hinata08 4y ago
Aw you're so lucky I worked in IT as soon as I graduated from engineering, so I never had the opportunity to go to conferences.
- elil17 4y ago
  I am! I do love my job. I’d say seeking out a job that lets you go to conferences is absolutely worth it - they are invigorating and keep me engaged in my career. Alternatively, many employers are surprisingly open to paying for conferences if you can demonstrate the value - for example, explaining how it will help you grow in your career or how it would help you find something useful for your (e.g. new technology or business process). Looking for local conferences reduces the cost a lot and makes it more palatable.