Hi; As Dave mentioned earlier, I just joined, and am glad to be here. I was somehow able to justify a trip to MEDC2006 (http://www.medc2006.com/default.aspx) in May. This will be my first big Conference and I am really looking forward to it. I also have a few questions: Can anyone tell me what to expect? Is a laptop a necessity, or just extra baggage? Is anyone on this list going? I am staying off the strip at TheOrleans (http://www.orleanscasino.com/) and will be finding my own way to the event via shuttles, buses, etc. It would be great to hang out with some Colorado folks while I am there. Cheers! Kurt