Since this was my first time at ASSETS, I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. I was excited to have the chance to connect with fellow researchers and practitioners working across different areas in accessibility. However, my nerves came from my desire to make the most of every resource available, whether that meant having one-on-one conversations with experts who could offer valuable insights into my future career path or attending talks that gave me the breadth and depth needed to stay informed about our community's innovations and guide my own work. I also worried about feeling out of place, as I expected many conference attendees would already know each other.
Omar Khan (Thu,) studied this question.