Magic: The Gathering Judge Conference is an important event for judges because it provides a platform for judges to learn about updates to the rules and policies of the game, as well as to receive training on how to better perform their roles as judges. The conference typically includes seminars and workshops on various topics such as rules updates, policy changes, communication skills, and player management, among others.

The conference also serves as an opportunity for judges to network with each other and share experiences and knowledge. By attending the conference, judges can improve their skills, stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the game, and build a community with other judges from around the world. Ultimately, this helps ensure that Magic: The Gathering events run smoothly and fairly for all players.

Nowadays, conferences are done in the combination of face-to-face and virtual via the Zoom and Discord platforms. One of the recent that I have attended online was the first scheduled for the year which was the SEA L1 Development conference. One of the topic that I was able to record and share on the video below was the topic: MTG Judges SEA L1 Dev Conference – 7 Lessons I wished I knew before Head Judging a Tournament by Level 3 Judge Joel Bantiles.