Originally Posted by Rochard

I am at Phoenix Forum right now and we had a similar discussion last night while at the YNOT Grand Prix. In fact, everyone at the table was very old school people in the industry for fifteen years plus... The shows are much less about the parties and having fun, and so much more business related.

Nearly every show I've gone to in the past two years has been productive with the exception of one mainstream show.

I also get to see old friends.

Some shows, like Affiliate Summit, for mainstream, is mind blowing for me - and a lot of work.