"What is the point of an online conference?"
https://www.scattered-thoughts.net/writing/what-is-the-point-of-an-online-conference/
Accessibility and affordability usually are the big reasons.
Sometimes it's being in the right mindset. I've seen online conferences done right.
I miss live tweeting conferences like #PHP and #WordPress WordCamps – got a lot of interaction from people watching them online. #conferences #tech