They used to be mostly sponsored but as the price has gone up the sponsorships have gone down.
They are usually very well organized events and you can take home some new ideas, connections and a lot of invaluable contacts.
They are also fun. Amsterdam was a really smooth, well organized event with excellent food and good speakers.
Not all the speakers will appeal to you but there are usually two opposite ones available to pick from.
The matters presented used to be a lot more fundamental, but lately the quality of the presentations has increased too.
I find them worthwhile to attend. I have attended them for years now – both in Amsterdam and Vegas and am going again.
The real value you take home with you is the networking, which is so very helpful, and if I get just one new idea on how to increase profits I am a happy woman. One good idea goes a long way.
Not to forget all the parties and fun times. It’s pretty much one big party.