This past weekend I got to have my first S.I.E.G.E. experience--and let me tell you--it. was. A.W.E.S.O.M.E.
The Southern Interactive Entertainment & Game Expo (S.I.E.G.E) is a "convention (that) provides well-structured meet-and-greet sessions, hands-on technical demos and crash-courses, advanced seminars for business executives, ... and other ground-breaking opportunities to advance your career or business, at a price affordable to both professionals and college students."
I met more amazing people than I can count, got some great insight into audio creation, and generally enjoyed myself beyond measure. I highly recommend attending if you ever get the chance.