This cropped up in conversation when I last spoke with Eric - I am not sure actually, tho he had said something like if I was there he was coming. It would have been a great opportunity for us to meet up but I can't make this one.
Now I do not consider myself important enough for Eric to make the trip but - there was a hint of that about his comment.
So bottom line I really don't know except I am certain there would be many folks there who'd love to see/meet him plus some R9 time. Maybe a call to Maria - just to see either way.