There are many ways to learn new skills that will help you advance in your career. You can read blogs, listen to podcasts, complete required internal training, and attend webinars. So, why bother attending a conference like the Women of Color (WOC) STEM Conference?Face-to-face meetings are more important than ever because of the connections you make. Often times, the quick conversations that attendees have with one another are the most valuable parts of attending the conference. These deeper individual connections, on the personal level, are often the irreplaceable ROI for attendees.