In the past, members of our crew have ventured far and wide to cities like Boston, Chicago and New York, eager to learn from the best and brightest in our field. With each trip, we’re overloaded with life-altering (seriously) knowledge, opinions, and inspiration. Add to that the pure fun of it all—the amazing food, the feeling of adventure and travel, the excitement of meeting new people who are just as enthusiastic about their work as you are—that’s what makes attending conferences great.

That’s why I’m blocking off September 9th-12th in my calendar, and you should do the same.