No need to be an expert to answer this but if you're for gaining more knowledge and connections then it's a good option to join and participate blockchain events. You will meet new people and faces and even better people than you, we have to admit that even if we're the best that we think of then there will be people that will be better than us. Through these events, we'll get stronger connections and networking with people through it is a best way. But to mind you, not all of these events are for free. Some may require a fee so it's also up to you if you think if they're worth of your time and money.