Dear Colleagues, I?ve enjoyed participating in MCN conferences as a presenter, a workshop giver, a listener, a former board member, etc. for at least 25 years (don?t tell anyone). Always I?ve learned helpful information that I brought home and applied.
I had a great time in Portland but I also felt frustrated that I missed a lot when I was on a panel and maybe Sam or Chuck or Mike were in another room on their panel. By running 5 tracks for fewer than 200 attendees there are too many competitive slots, often on similar subjects, that splinter the community. I know program planning is not easy and those thankless folks that do this give their valuable personal time without much reward. Can we find a way in 2010 to have a max of three tracks and be more selective about what we show and tell? All best for 2010, Alan -- Alan Newman Chief, Digital Imaging & Visual Services National Gallery of Art
