Aw it's a pity that you can't make it for the Meetup. I think you can take a train but not sure how far that is. Trains are faster I think.

Regarding the conference, I am hoping I can win the ticket otherwise I will need to scrap every cent or offer my card making services for steem so that I can afford a plankton ticket at least.

I am already stuck with my money for my mom's cornea surgery.