Is it just me, or are the following rules for speakers at Smalltalk Solutions designed to put people off? Sure come speak at our event, all you have to do is pay your way here, pay your accommodation and pay to register at the conference and we'll let you talk. Gee thanks. Do you think that anyone with anything worth saying will want to pay for the privilege of saying it, or will it just be people with marketing budgets trying to sell you stuff?
Smalltalk Solution speakers have the opportunity to reach the broader IT360° audiences. As with previous years, one presenter per accepted session will receive complimentary conference registration. Travel, hotel and all other expenses will be at the presenter’s expense and each additional presenter in a session will also be required to register for the conference in order to enter the conference area.
Source: Smalltalk Tidbits, Industry Rants