It was great to meet you Fletch! I agree with your assessment of the event 100%. The Summit far exceeded my expectations being a first time event and I will definitely be planning to come every year from Texas if it continues.
I heard about it about a week before the event and drove up from south Georgia and stayed Friday night and about half of Saturday, sadly I had to be back in south Georgia for work early Monday morning. I had a blast and actually purchased more items than I normally do at an expo.
I wondered how it would turn out being their first year. Glad they had what looks like an amazing turn out. I'm definitely considering going next year if they have it. Maybe alternate between this and moore every other year.
It turned out really great. From what I understand, I think they were really pleased with the turn out so I'm pretty sure it'll be happening again next year.