My experience at TEI was inspiring. I enjoyed the talks, demos, and the art show. I met and connected with a number of people with similar interests. The small size of the conference made this easier. I attended a studio as well where I was able to concentrate on a topic and make long-term connections with. I presented and demoed my first academic paper. I received good feedback on my work, and this was a great platform to present it. The conference left me refreshed and inspired.