Terry,
I will echo what Carlos says - ABSOLUTELY you should attend for several reasons! First, again, as Carlos says - there has to be a voice and some times later is too late - you need to get in front of the problem, not just pop up when it hits. Keep your company up to speed.
Second, anytime you can network with even several contractors that face the same "stuff" everyday, you will learn something. Anyone who thinks that they can't attend any time of networking opportunity and not learn is a closed-minded boob in my opinion. Given that Mark is offering this event freely to contractors ( although I get gas isn't cheap!), it's a wonderful opportunity!! Go Go Go!
Celeste
PWNC