Is anyone going to the DoD Cybercrime conference in St. Louis, MO, 21-26 January 2007? I didn't think so. St. Louis, in January? What happened to Palm Harbor, FL? I spoke there in 2005 and 2006. I have friends living near Palm Harbor, but none in St. Louis.
They're also one of the few conferences (RSA comes to mind) that pays no expenses for speakers; they even charge for attendance! At least RSA picks up the conference fee.
I don't think I'll be going to DoD Cybercrime this year. I think a sign that other people are staying away is the extension of the Call for Papers to 7 Aug 06.
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Keep in mind that St Louis isn't too far from Scott AFB and that is where the DISA CONUS NOSC is, although I doubt you'll see this conference rotated to Hawaii next (DISA Pacific NOSC) - next most likely location - Omaha, Nebraska, which is the location of USSTRATCOM - JTF-GNO's higher HQ. Probably not on your list of places to visit in the winter either!?!?
I see -- good point. That NOSC must be the reason.
They have to pay for black op programs some how, why not have the famous Richard Bejtlich pay for it! Oh wait, I just finised a Vince Flynn book. nevermind.
I went last year to the conference in Florida as well (I actually saw you speak). It was a nice blend of learning and sun... although perhaps another reason they had it in St. Louis this year was because people were having too much fun in the sun.
I heard the real reason for the move was becasue when they went to get a price quote at the resort in Florida it was -a lot- higher than last year. $300 is not very much for a conference anyways, there seemed to be some good speakers this year as well.
But sure- Hawaii or even San Diego would have been a nice choice ;)
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