Why is Steem never represented at any real crypto conferences?

Please choose from the choices below:
A) Ned rejects invites out of fear those who understand crypto will see right though his nonsense.
B) Conferences don’t bother with Steem because there has been no significant development since release and its viewed as a joke.
C) It’s easier to sell Steem to those who don’t and never will understand its significant flaws and lack of leadership/development.
D) Who gives a shit? Steemit, inc. is killing Steem with their inexperience and poor choices.
E) All of the above.