Heck, the events I present at are a freaking fantastic time - so much so that the hardest part is getting in to present.

This is a conference with mandatory presence! So what if it’s a climate conference? We’re not in a pandemic anymore. Grow up! /s

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I mark such emails as phishing. I know that stretches the definition but it’s not totally off.

Your guys’ presentations aren’t 11 minutes? Fascinating.

Also, going to a conference when your employer isn’t paying outrageous rates is painful. Fun, but it hurts the wallet so much.