My feedback Review
It’s hard to put into words how different this felt. As a counterculture latch-key skateboard kid, I’ve always been comfortable with things that don’t neatly fit into a traditional mold. Don’t get me wrong. this is a conference, but its focus is squarely on the people. That’s why they intentionally keep attendance small, creating space for real conversations instead of surface-level networking. The use of AI to spark genuine connections was innovative and felt miles away from the usual conference playbook. Paul, Katie and the rest of the HSE Global team are building something that’s evolving, experimental, and worth investing your time in. Straight up, this was the best conference experience I’ve had, because the vibe was authentic, intentional, and focused where it matters, on people.