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Pretty much. From the non-cynical perspective it shows that you took some time to increase your knowledge and skills in the area of [conference topic] which is ultimately of advantage to the company. Especially so if you can tie it into the objective and key-results of your team/division/company.

>>NeoTar+(OP)
Brb, gonna put all the conference talks I watched on YouTube, all the articles I read and all the projects I built down on my performance review self-assessment.

Usually "increasing your skills and knowledge" is not part of performance reviews. They are about your work performance (Duh). I.e. results, not learnings.

>>Zephyr+x2
>Usually "increasing your skills and knowledge" is not part of performance reviews.

Professional development plans and activities are often a line item.

>>Zephyr+x2
It's been on a lot of mine. Typically at the beginning of the year when we set goals, I may have a goal to "learn more about X." Then at mid year/end of year review, I can say I read these books, took this online course, or attended a conference on X.

It just checks off that you did what you said you planned to do.