Hey Danny -
I am pretty sure that you and Carol used to be big supporters of Cybernet Expo back when Fay owned the show. I know you guys were at IA2000 as well, and to be honest... I have very fond memories of those early days.
We'd absolutely LOVE to have you two at Cybernet Expo. Fay doesn't own the show anymore, YNOT does, but I think you'll find that although we do have a lot of very fun parties in the evenings, the days are 100% business. It's a smaller show, like it always has been, but there will be a good sized crowd still ... and I'm VERY proud of the lineup of panels and classes this year.
Take a look at the site, and please feel free to hit be up if you want to talk about anything. connor at ynot dot com.
Since YNOT took over that show, we've been shouting from the highest rooftops about ROI and business. We've pretty much been alone in focusing first on business and education, parties second... not as glamorous a message, but somehow I have a feeling that others will be following our lead on 2010.
Parties are a great way to unwind in the evenings, and do a little extra networking... but I completely agree, there has to be ROI for attendees and sponsors first and foremost.