Teammates sometimes choose to attend conferences to network, learn, develop skills, and generally grow professionally. (For this, you may choose to apply your Growth Mindset Fund.) If you’ve been invited to speak (congratulations!!), the conference may offer to cover your travel, lodging, and/or food.

Additionally, Buffer encourages a few teammates to attend several “key” conferences put on by partners throughout the year.

Read more on how to approach Conferences here: Conferences and Events.

In Timetastic, please use the category called “Conference.” (For Buffer-hosted events such as Retreat or Meetups, please use “Work Travel.”)

New in 2025: if you’d like Buffer to consider paying for your attendance at the conference outside of your Growth Mindset Fund, please discuss with your manager and Jenny: https://app.campsite.com/buffer/posts/5dsxj4k4sy9v