i plan on attending, how many of the TOD'ers plan on attending? would be nice to faces to names!

Hello Geewiz,

I cannot go, but I would sure like to reward Leanan for all her hard work on the Drumbeat by donating some funds so she could go. In return, she could provide daily ASPO updates [from her perspective] for those of us stuck at home. Any donation totals in excess of what is reasonably Conference-required [flight, hotel, food & drinks, etc]: Leanan gives to the charity of her choice. Prof. Goose--any way to get this done for our favorite Leanan?

Bob Shaw in Phx,Az Are Humans Smarter than Yeast?

I will be speaking. Tentative time early on October 19th.

Likely to take Amtrak there.

Side discussions are a major reason to attend in person IMHO. Knowledgeable and articulate TODers can sway some industry folk that came out of curiosity.

Best Hopes for a breakthrough conference,

Alan