Panels are (mostly) useless unless you have a good moderator and panelists a little controversial. Crowded breakout rooms (or keynotes with 10,000 of your close

Panels are (mostly) useless unless you have a good moderator and panelists a little controversial. Crowded breakout rooms (or keynotes with 10,000 of your closest friends), I'd mostly rather watch the video or a good stream--though I may not take the time. As mentioned somewhere upthread, conferences can also have value in somewhat focusing your attention for a few days.