With Joe Dituri speaking on Decompression, Michelangelo speaking on archiving our caves for the future, and several amazing explorers speaking not only about their exploits, but also their team building to see these projects through... I can't imagine you wouldn't have something (or several somethings) of value to take away. Not to mention, there are always Q&A's for those who would like further insight. Yes rebreathers will play a part in the conference, but I'm certain there will be other gear there. Not to mention MANY cave divers of all levels to dive with before and after the conference. The diving is worth the price of admission alone to me if you happen to take one of the guides up on a dive at one of the local sites.