| A lack of enthusiasm on your part (and perhaps others) over what takes place at this or really any conference, can be blamed, in part, on those who organize the conference. It is the organizers' responsibility to structure the conference so as to meet the needs and wants of those attending. Apparently the organizers wanted the companies there and gave them prominent positions. The companies may well also have donated resources to the organizers so the conference could take place. Hey, we have commercials on TV! The organizers could relegate the companies to a well-defined area and keep them there. The bloggers could then concentrate on what they want to do without the overwhelming interference/influence of the companies. |