jimbanks - 9:09 am on Sep 2, 2009 (gmt 0)

I can completely vouch for what has been said above. I was with Hawkgirl in London (was that 2002?)

Unlike most shows where wandering the exhibit hall is fine Pubcon is the only show I go to when I am not speaking that I am actually in the other sessions.

In short I learn a lot from the speakers, they really do share actionable tips, it's not fluffy marketing talk and jazzy powerpoint (albeit some of the PPT is awesome).

In terms of value for money, even if you only went to a few sessions it would be worth it, but you get the opportunity to attend a load of sessions, network with some of the coolest people in the business (including people who work for the search engines) and make some new friends and business contacts.

Many of the Pubcon old-timers are great friends and always help first timers.

As for staying in the TI, it's a good hotel and as engine said it's not that far to the convention center and there are always a ton of taxis at the hotel. You MUST stay at the show hotel, you'll learn all of the good stuff in the bar over a few beers/wines/spirits.

I'm speaking at Pubcon on a variety of topics including affiliate marketing, and I have some great presentation content, trying to condense it down to the time we speakers get it always the hardest thing.

Go for the full pass, but get in at the early bird rate (by 30th September).

Look forward to seeing you at the show. Vegas Baby!