[gokulnaths]

I got accepted but I've to travel a long way -- from India, is it worth it? I do have plans to set up a bunch of meetings pre and post event, though. (oh and how difficult is it to get a meeting scheduled with big names? I know it's a naive question but still...)

[arunzy]

Yes, it is worth it because you can potentially meet a LOT of interesting people. I say 'interesting' because I prefer meeting people who are fired up and ready to take on the world as opposed to those who made it.

Scheduling meetings with big names is mainly a credibility thing. You either have the right connections to get an introduction or an 'unicorn'.

P.S. Remember that this is still just a 'conference' in the purest form. Getting 'accepted' is not a big deal. You can stand outside the building, hangout in the bars/meetup groups around the venue and watch a few podcasts/youtubes for the same effect. What you make of it, is up to you.

[gokulnaths]

Fair point. I'll have to try and use connections in the valley to see if any introductions can be made. Thanks a lot for your inputs. :)

[gmays]

It's absolutely worth it. It was awesome last year, it'll be awesome this year. The talks are great, but the other attendees really put it over the top.

If you're from SV or something maybe you're used to it, but I'm not so it's always a shot in the arm to be around so many like minded people working on exciting things.

[gokulnaths]

Skeptics were arguing that the talks will be uploaded to YouTube anyway, and stuff like that. I'm interested in looking to meet people beyond the event as well. Let's see. M

[billyboar]

The only thing that worries me is getting a visa. I'm not sure my visa would come out in time. As for big names, investors, I guess, you won't meet so many, but you will definitely meet some smart people.

[gokulnaths]

As I said, I'm from India and getting a visa, according to the official website takes around a week except under dire circumstances. Hopefully should get it in time. Where are you from?

[billyboar]

I'm from Mongolia, almost on the other side of the world lol.

[Apoorv02]

I am also from India and got selected. Send me your info and we can connect.

[gokulnaths]

@gokulns on Twitter. :)