[generalbrando]

I like it! The Georgia dome holds something like 70,000, right? There won't be that many competiting people there - so there is definitely room for more people to watch and learn.

My team is not qualified for the national event this year, however I hope to goon my own if we don't qualify during competition. Is it possible to get something small started this year even though it may not attract many non-competing teams? It might help to start small and establish the convention side of the event before trying to implement all the great possibilities. Also, has this been suggested to FIRST yet?

Keep me posted and let me know how I can help as well.