Invest in Yourself! How to Attend SWE Conferences Without Sponsorship

What would you do if your organization did not support your SWE travel and participation? Are you worried about this happening in the future? Believe it or not, at every SWE conference there are countless attendees who pay their own way to attend, so they can gain the valuable professional and personal development that comes with attending a SWE conference. This session will help you navigate both the mental and financial hurdles that come with having to use your own dime and your own time to attend SWE conferences. You will hear real world examples and practical tips from speakers who have seen and done it all when it comes to attending conferences without support from their organizations. The lessons shared will allow you to stay engaged, achieve your professional development goals, and minimize the financial costs of attending SWE conferences without support from your employer or university.