I think it's a fine idea! You have a two day conference, charge suppliers space like at a gun show, have speakers to donate their time and ETS keeps the difference.

Although I don't believe Doug or anyone else at ETS has the time to organize it.

Still your correct, it would be fun to see everyone in person.

Pick a central location, with limited natural disasters, Vegas perhaps. No volcanoes, no hurricanes, not many tornadoes...perhaps the occasional earthquake..minor at best. and finding a decent location for a conference there shouldn't be a problem. Lots of Hotels. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />