I loved being in Sam's van back in 2012. That was a good time. :)
A big work deadline ends on 10.15 (or the next biz day if that's a weekend). Anything after that is in my wheelhouse. It's also the "cooler" part of the year, weather wise, and hopefully fewer families and kids in the way because...
The last one was a terrible time, work-wise, for me...I'm certainly down again cuz the last one I was at was a great deal of fun. From a practical standpoint, I'm always hoping for a post October 15th date. :)