presentations suitable for TEDTalks from innovators in the fieldnumerous panelists who work in the field and get your questions answereddevelopers, investors, operators and supporters of all walks of lifecryptocurrencies at the convention marketplace for food, gifts, technology and donate to real life charitiesThis convention is an open, community driven effort with fund-raising aided by 000 Media. Rather than opt for a politically charged display of wealth, we're here to get back to the basics of what bitcoin really is-- a community, decentralized effort. No foundations or agenda driven donors at this convention, just real people who really want the project to succeed.The convention will feature panelists who will discuss topics relevant to the community, and answer open questions from the audience as time allows. If you have an idea for a panel or a panelist that you think should be included, feel free to email Moe Levin at panels@theconference.eu or PM me on this forum.The convention will also feature diverse TEDTalks style 5~18 minute presentations from speakers such as the recent Cyprus account freezing victim, "zeroday", gaming entrepreneurs, and even a few musical performances by some special surprise guests.Be sure to bring your bitcoins with you, this is one convention where there will be plenty of things to spend them on.Managing Coordinator: Moe LevinManaging Accountant: RassahTechnical Support: Nick Kallechy, Joep GottleibCoordination Consultant: Matthew WrightIf you too would like to be a part of this event in any way, please contact community@theconference.eu The pricing for attendance and hosting of booths is awaiting venue selection. After selection, a floorplan will be created and distributed to potential booth renters with prices. Speakers and panelists are being interviewed for inclusion regularly, so expect our list to update often with new and familiar faces. Reservation for attendance will be officially open after venue selection, but unofficially we aim for a 500 person turnout, and 50 have already pre-reserved, most of them having already purchased airfare.Will update this thread as progress is made. If you are from the Netherlands and know of a place that you think would make a perfect venue for this, feel free to PM myself or email Moe Levin at community@theconference.eu!See you all at the convention!Go to http://theconference.eu/tickets/ to order.Timer removed. End time: 2013-09-27+12:30:00

Damnit, I would really love to come, but I'm not available that weekendIf there comes a second edition next year, please pick a weekend in October! October is when uni starts again so students will be able to attend. (Most of 'em are on holidays in September.)But anyways, have fun and I look forward to see some video's or pics from the event!