I think this already happens once a year...
Maybe this should be a project for me! I will make an effort to save in order to come to one. 2008? After all if I can crash at someone's place it needn't cost much more than the airfare & I can save a couple of quid a week.
Hell, I went to San Francisco for 2 days because my ex was at a conference and felt lonely, I reckon I could manage it for a BBQ