[nlh]

On the point about buying a badge: I've been coming to a similar conclusion. I went in 2011 and 2012 and paid for a badge both years -- but literally went to one session last year and didn't really feel like I got my money's worth. I skipped this year but had I gone, I don't think I would have paid the ~$750.

[mimiflynn]

There is plenty of free events to see without a badge, but, you do need a badge to see the panels.