I guess you never went to SteemFest.
The price of the ticket is reduced to a bare minimum and it mainly covers the operational costs of the sites where the various activities take place, catering and drinks.
I can assure you that I have never participated in such an event of such quality at such an affordable price.
Of course, many Steemians cannot afford the price, and that's why there are so many initiatives to help such "minnows" to pay their ticket or trip.
But this does not entitle you to trash-talk and say it is a rip-off. Would it be, @roelandp would not have such a massive support from the community or even from me!
Well for a person from developing country ... It is a lot of money ... It is not trash talk to share my opinion which I am entitled to... By the way I have been to many conferences... But two days for 333 Euro it is a RIP OFF... What would one gain from the conference? Will he get valuable info which can be found only there? I mean what is the return value of it all.. Since you have been to Steem Fest you can Explain more about that. I am sure no one will pay 333 Euro to listen to what Ned has to say.....