My friend, I was one of the original testers and still, from time to time (though it hasn't happened for a little while) load up one of the new kernels and test it. With work, kids and life in general, lately spare time has been severely lacking however. Though my Christmas vacation will be starting next week (Wed) so I'll have a couple of weeks of free time to pitch in again.
All I'm saying is that while I would love to be at the conference and would enjoy the discussion (though admittedly would likely be lost in it) I would like the information from it. They are going to be discussing it anyways so no harm in asking for something that they are going to be doing anyways. FWIW, the part I am referring to is this:
I believe the conference is generally streamed live and then uploaded on youtube, so I don't think you have to worry about missing anything.
-bravest