Yes, I know this is a bumpy time for Drupal, but you really should come to DrupalCon Baltimore, if you can make it.

The conference really has much to recommend it.

First, Baltimore is one of the most intriguing and underrated cities in the US. Most people know it for the "The Wire", but the downtown is really a lively and walkable waterfront location.

Second, the conference seems like it will be really popular. Our training has sold out. Three times over. That's very abnormal. We've done DrupalCon for nearly 10 years and have often scrambled to fill seats at the last minute. Why? Perhaps it's because Baltimore is so close to Washington DC. The training rosters are full of attendees from government organizations like the IRS and the EPA.