Copetti will be there as well, to balance any propellerheadedness. For those who can't make it, EC website archives all its events, and publishes the content, all the way back to its founding in 1903 (in a real book). I expect *real* media will also attend, so mind the dress code (no tux -- yet!), and be on your good behaviour. ;-) A good 'stateside follow-up would be a TED talk. cheers, R.