I missed out on things last year, and it really didn't make it on my radar due to being in so many places. It's nice to have it all in one location, this gives better networking opportunities to people too. I was torn to go West Coast or East Coast last year and in the end, went to neither due to some heavy client requests/requirements
I'd like to try and get out again this year, but no decision on my end until we're within 45 days of the date - hard to commit to anything right now