Vegas - Bound
Finally got approval to attend MMS! Immediately went and signed up for initial 3 sessions, which are open for alumni now.
The session schedule is also available here.
If you've not been to MMS, it's an unparalleled chance to dig deep into the latest products in the Microsoft Management space. I learned more there in a week last year than I think I knew up to that point. The chance to talk with developers and peers in the industry is well worth the price.
When you think of what the price of admission would be to attend each of these sessions separately, it pays for itself.