In the University Affairs Career Advice column, Frédéric Deschenaux (Université du Québec à Rimouski) and Stéphane Allaire (Université du Québec à Chicoutimi) share their thoughts on how to prioritize attending conferences. They ask readers to question why they attend colloquiums, conferences, and symposiums. The authors encourage academics to “exercise moderation” with events, evaluating the opportunities and benefits of each one against the costs and challenges they may bring. As part of this, they suggest considering which events will best support professional goals in terms of networking, publication opportunities, and impact. “Some are certainly worth your while, but our advice is to choose wisely,” the authors write.
