As your first conference, it is very spiritual. You feel like you are surrounded by your own kind. No need to hide, no shame in talking. I'll be there also this year, so I shall meet you. Last time I attended (in Chicago), I talked with many random stutterers, listened to lectures, went out to meals with random folks. It is a wonderful event. Anyone attending also, join the Stutter Support Discord, so we can coordinate a meetup when we are down there, [https://discord.gg/ruf5BAt](https://discord.gg/ruf5BAt). Let an admin know that you plan to attend, so we can keep track.