2018 was a tumultuous year, but there is a bright side. A brief gander through the history books will show you that society’s most significant transformations always happen during times of turmoil.

Anyone who has any spent time attending conferences this past year would most certainly agree. Lecture-style professional gatherings have become suddenly passé, with a wide range of innovative formats coming to the fore.

Here were five standouts.

2. Tech Up For Women

The Tech Up For Women Conference is a hub of idea exchange and advocacy around the issue of the advancement of women in technology. By facilitating the sharing of resources and enabling new collaborations and connections, the event advances its central aim of removing the barriers that have kept so many talented women from breaking in.

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