I am going to the Bitcoin 2023 Conference next week. Just went through the agenda. 2 things stood out.
1. There is only ONE nostr session.
2. The number of $10,499 Whale-Pass-only sessions is very high, making the conference feel very have/have-not and extremely Un-Nostrica Un-UnConference-like.
The theme skewed very 'investor' with only passing interest in societal good. We are all definitely NOT in this altogether. Very different than 2 years ago.
I will NOT be attending in 2024.
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What do you think about Pacific Bitcoin? Is it more accessible to plebs? Better signal to noise ratio?
As someone that will be moderating the Nostr session you mention - I understand organization... there is huge demand for time on the stage.
And #nostrica changed the game... created more demand for Nostr content!
For what is worth, I am also helping organize few Nostr events; will see with organizers if they can be highlighted more. In the meantime I'm inviting you - and any other plebs - to join us.
Here is the one @Change this if you want & @roya ୨୧ are helping me put on:
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Since there’s only one it’ll be epic! 💜 excited for the side events too! Also #damus will be part of the Bitcoin Bazaar for folks who want to talk more #nostr, get some swag and other cool stuff! #[8]
We also have the Nostr Karaoke event that myself @Avi Burra @utxo the webmaster 🧑💻 and @Shawn are hosting. And then I just got invited to another Nostr meetup yesterday, but it's during the Toxic Happy Hour Pleb Party. Here's a link to that one if you didn't get into the pleb party: 
Nostr Happy Hour @ Bitcoin Miami · Luma
Hey gorgeous!
Nostr Happy Hour will be at Lummus Park — outside near the beach — at 14th and Ocean Drive. We're taking this party outdoors to ...
Wednesday: Tacos
Thursday: Beach
Friday: Karaoke
it's going to be several days of nostring. i can't wait!
Tacos? 👀
I now try not to advertise Karaoke too much since you guys are sold out! 😂
fwiw there is an entire unconference dedicated to Nostr
b24 is a Bitcoin conference, trying not to cannibalize what we are building there. Agree generally though more content would be great!
As Nostr grows, it’ll surely take up more stage time.
Unless you know someone. Wink, wink. 😉