tech conferences = goldmine.

This is one Silicon Valley/SF event where the ratio is guaranteed to be in your favor... and the benefits don't stop at the lack of line for the ladies. Attend a tech conference and between the actual conference and the after parties you'll likely end up with a plethora of new numbers texting you to make plans throughout the week. Milk it for all its worth: its not every week you get to go to dinner with the guy from the exhibitors area, hit it off with someone at the networking event that follows suit, and hit the dancefloor with yet another hot nerd at the after party. Regardless of whether their background is technical guys who attend these things are generally smart, motivated and will shower you with compliments.