Hardware Pioneers show, London 28-29 May - Pisstake or what?

• Hardware Pioneers show, London 28-29 May - Pisstake or what?
  Posted by mikeselectricstuff on 17 Apr, 2024 22:51
• Are these people  serious...? Charging to get into a small trade exhibition....
  https://www.hardwarepioneers.com
  
  And as an extra bargain...another 40 quid for a "PREMIUM TICKET"
  

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  Exclusive access to the "Hardware Pioneers VIP" WhatsApp group
  Exclusive “VIP Lounge” access with complimentary refreshments and private space for laptop work
  Early access to recorded sessions (event recordings become public only after 6 months)
  Exclusive "Premium" attendee identification on the badge
  

  
  
  
  OK, I know Electronica technically charges entry, but they actually are the no.1 show, and exhibitors give out comps like confetti (some via auto-responder on website).