How do you weigh conference pros and cons when there are so many options? Industry events are happening constantly in this age of global connection, and podcasting is certainly no exception. But when budget, travel, and work and family responsibilities all factor into our available time, how do we narrow down which conferences are worth it?

Live events are exciting. Meeting in real life the people you’ve heard in your ears for so long is invigorating and comforting—so how do you possibly narrow it down? To help you curb the FOMO, Mary walks you through her process for selecting yearly events: where, who, and how much are all essential considerations. From weighing the data to confirming the details, this episode provides a checklist to help you pare down the possibilities, so you get the most out of the educational and networking opportunities, without draining your bank account or your energy.

Start planning your podcast conference experience:

• Why location drives so much of the decision-making;
• Figure out what you want to get out of your excursions;
• Why it’s important to double-check the details for events you’re excited about;
• The benefits of attending an online event.

Links worth mentioning from the episode:

• Discover conferences in your area and ballpark: https://podnews.net/events
• Get notified when One Stone Creative’s 2026 State of Business Podcasting Report drops: https://onestonecreative.net/Report/
• Check out Calgary’s PodSummit: https://www.podsummit.com/
• Attend the Podcast Show in London: https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/
• Explore the Asia Podcast Festival: https://www.asiapodcastfestival.com/
• Learn about Radiodays Asia: https://radiodaysasia.com/
• Listen to episode 99, “Canadian Identity in the Indie Podcasting Ecosystem with Kattie Laur”: https://www.organizedsound.ca/canadian-identity-in-the-indie-podcasting-ecosystem-with-kattie-laur-episode-99/

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