I just finished NECC 2009. This was the 30-year anniversary of the conference. I have decided that NECC is my favorite conference to attend in the world of Ed Tech. I have been attending NECC since 2006. The reasons I like NECC the most are the following: 1) they always bring in the big name keynote speakers (this year we had Malcolm Gladwell first and Erin Gruwell last), 2) the sessions are mixed and not only focused on research, 3) the people that attend are all focused on the mission of meaningfully integrating technology in education, 4) the best exhibitors always attend, and 5) they always select great cities. If you have not attended NECC before, be sure to attend in Denver in 2010.