There is no replacement for attending WordCamp. WordPress.tv, Slack, local meetups, and other things can give very small pieces of the experience, but can't even come close to the sum.

And for MANY people, the cost of traveling to WordCamp and staying someplace is just inconceivable.

Ines is doing something about that, which is more than what I did. She has my respect for that, and she deserves respect from everyone.