I just had a thought and wanted to throw it out there for discussion based on what Steven mentioned..

When you look at the webmaster events to attend, does seeing the same list of companies sponsoring an attending put you off going to the show in question?

I know over the past 12 months ive had a lot of one-on-one discussions with company owners who have been cutting back their show attendance for that very reason, same people, selling the same product, at the same shows, i was just wondering if anyone else felt this way?

Have webmaster shows become so saturated that they have lost their broader appeal so far as making new contacts and getting business done for the 'regular' webmaster goes?

I know we're not planning on attending any shows this coming year unless one of them stands out in terms of sponsors, location, and attendees.

If the same sponsors, same venue and same attendees go a show, no matter which, its not even going to be considered for us.

So what are you folks thoughts on this, does the fact that these shows happen at the same venue and times of the year, with the same sponsors and attendees put you off registering and actually attending?

Regards,

Lee