Tom Smith with an interesting quote overheard at Web 2.0 Expo NY:

After three days at Web 2.0, it’s clear the event has a bicoastal following and things in the Web 2.0 space are moving fast enough that it’s not overkill to hold it multiple times a year in multiple places.

Here’s just one paraphrased example from a conversation I (unfortunately) overheard that was a testament to Web 2.0’s sway over attendees: “my daughter was born two weeks ago. I was getting concerned that she would be born this week and I’d miss the show.”

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