“They are just taking advantage of the fact lots of like minded folks are in town” you just answered yourself regarding why it’s cringe ! 

 "Hey a lot of friends are in town, let's hangout", will never be cringe. 

 It is! Try to organize something outside the same dates shitcoin conf happening. 

 I am. And it won't have nearly the amount of people coming, but it will still be a great time. 

 See! I prefer the signal over the hype and cringe noise! Even if it’s a few plebs !