Do You Attend Realtor Conferences?

What has been your experience at Realtor conventions?  It's been a few years since I attended one, and I must say that I was impressed with the energy at the NAR convention last week in Orange County. In the trade show, particularly, I visited with numerous people who brought fresh ideas to our market place.  I was partciularly surprised to find several new real estate company brands, each with a little different idea on how to do things.  And I even bumped into an old friend who I had not seen in many years, a wonderul real estate coach for successful offices and agents (great seeing you Ed Shandrew!).  I plan to make the commitment to attend others, and I hope to see you there too.