Originally Posted by nk15

There are some smaller regional conferences that are also being cancelled. I read some of their websites and they cite as main reasons increased cancellations from participants, including keynote and invited speakers (many of whom are in the vulnerable/older groups), and social distancing recommendations.

Those conferences that are still trying to make it, they advertise increased precautions such as door handle clean-ups every 30 minutes, and doctors on site. Lastly, some conferences are offering online participation, so that may be a semi-solution for some.