Apple’s big WWDC developer conference is virtual again. This hurts innovation because networking is harder. This paper shows in-person WWDCs led to a release of better & higher-rated app updates after, as well as more future collaborations between companies with other attendees. pic.twitter.com/3qseGFzY84

— Ethan Mollick (@emollick) April 5, 2022

Virtual conferences are a huge mistake because they are nearly useless.