To preemptively answer some questions:
What’s the next step?
This post is basically a group brainstorming session. Hopefully, I’ll be able to mold some of the ideas here into a coherent theme, put together a tentative schedule, and start approaching potential speakers. Once I’ve got a more concrete vision, I’ll put up a Kickstarter project to raise operating funds.
How much will it cost to attend?
You tell me; this post is to find out what’s important to you in a conference, and the price is certainly part of that. For most people, though, I expect that the time cost of attending will be more significant than the ticket price.
Where will the conference be held?
I currently reside in Florida; all else being equal, I’d prefer to hold it somewhere nearby. If the lack of a local tech industry proves to be an issue, I’ll explore holding it elsewhere in the US.