Hi @steevc I had many short nights during several years doing CeBIT as an exhibitor with small own booth and even bigger one.
Internet killed this event as the amount of visitors went down because information was available faster and with less travel
I've not been to many exhibitions of any kind in recent years. Years ago I went to plenty for computers, music or even housebuilding. I know some Hivers are representing us at crypto events. I think meeting in person still has value.
It has and it always will be great to meet in person
But the possibilities of digital meetings, even in larger groups, is offering a lot faster communication and a faster exchange of knowledge.