Github Universe : An event for people building the future of software.
Someone wants to go there ? Seems interesting for what we are trying to build here !
Of course, all networking opportunities are potentially beneficial.
This was my point actually :D
And on github you have a lot of great Open Source projects. And github in his description tell to people to favorise Open Source projects (that's paradoxal, but they do that :D )
Well, it's a commercially sponsored event by a for-profit corporation which offers a proprietary (not open source) code development platform. I'm not personally enthusiastic.
I use Github tons BTW but that's just a matter of convenience, reflecting my very limited resources. I wouldn't personally look to their organization to facilitate or "lead" anything including events.
Also, I personally downplay in-person conferences because they implicitly favor potential participants who can afford to travel.
Of course, all networking opportunities are potentially beneficial.