Indeed this is a great idea, conferences are great for networking and getting your name out there. Although the investment mus be big

In my long experience organizing events you need to set a budget first. The budget must include all costs involved, including flights hotels foods stands others amongst the actual event conference costs.

A good marketing and creative director for the event would be a great speaker. If @ned or @dan would be able to get a seat in a forum or Q/A that would be even better.

Id be willing to help out, I do this all the time.

Cheers,