12 days of ACCU

ACCU is currently running the 12 days of ACCU where people who've attended the ACCU conference write about why it is so excellent. Up today is Olve Maudal and myself. Here's what I wrote...

It's hard to pick just one reason why I love the accu conference. There are lots of reasons. I'll try to pick something perhaps a bit different. I love the accu conference because of its culture. Let me give you an example.

At most software conferences around the world the speakers are treated specially. For example, speakers get access to a separate area where they can work in private. Not at the accu conference! At the accu conference we don't provide a special speakers lounge. We want everyone to mingle together, speakers most definitely included.

At most software conferences around the world the speakers are treated specially. For example, speakers get a special lanyard in a different colour. Not at the accu conference! At the accu conference speakers don't get a special lanyard. We want everyone to mingle together, speakers most definitely included.