I am reposting this verbatim as written in April 2013 from my private blog to my public one as I think many of the points about change and supporting new organisers still stands

I too have my reservations and discomfort about the "Special Guests" at BiCon 2013.

However I'm not sure my reservations and discomfort means that special guests are a problem and I thought I would try and unpack my thoughts here.

( Long, probably not well structured but discussion absolutely welcome )

I don't know what BiCon 2013 will be like. I have booked my ticket. I'm looking forward to it.

I hope it will be different. Each one is. I hope I'll be envious of some of their ideas.