I would not go if I had to buy a plane ticket! It's mainly Forex bucket shops and the big software vendors. I go for the free mousepads and pens. el surdo
Are they useful? It's like a trader's bazaar, they have a little bit of everything. I'm sure you would get something from the experience, for the simple fact that you haven't experienced it before. Good trading, JJ
I always get a little something from each one I go to but I also like all the swag you can pick up and other traders you can talk to. Much more worth it if a plane ticket is not involved though..
It's funny to watch all the vendors press their wares, touting 99% accuracy, all the while keeping their eye on the NFA booth, just across the way...
It's basically a giant sales convention. There are some decent talks throughout, but I would go once to see what it's about.