We used to say about JSConf EU that it is five days of parties with a conference in between. We started making significant changes to that model five years ago and this thread sums up nicely all the reasons why.
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Replying to @janl
Did you ban alcohol completely, or just try to make sure there is no expectation that people drink?

Jun 30, 2018 · 9:37 AM UTC

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Replying to @stilkov
We stopped emphasising the drinking and focussed on people interaction. We have a wide variety of great drinks available for free, only some of which have alc (light beers), but the majority doesn't. Hard liquor is only available mixed and not free.
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Thanks, that seems completely reasonable
Replying to @stilkov
Not saying it's all great for everybody, and we are continuing to refine things as we go, but we've come a long way.
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