IDG Contributor Network: Are tech conferences nothing but a big ol' boondoggle?

A boondoggle is defined as a waste of money or time on unnecessary or questionable activities but giving the appearance of value.Some IT leaders are accused of pursuing boondoggles when they attend user conferences or educational sessions held at some destination location such as Las Vegas or Orlando. Others get accused of attending too many such meetings and not paying enough attention to their real jobs.The perception problem
It’s easy to understand why bosses and peers construe such tr