Apache Lucene EuroCon Barcelona
From the webpage:
Apache Lucene EuroCon 2011 is the largest conference for the European Apache Lucene/Solr open source search community. Now in its second year, Apache Lucene Eurocon provides an unparalleled opportunity for European search application developers, thought leaders and market makers to connect and network with their peers and get on board with the technology that’s changing the shape of search: Apache Lucene/Solr.
The conference, taking place in cosmopolitan Barcelona, features a wide range of hands-on technical sessions, spanning the breadth and depth of use cases and technical sessions — plus a complete set of technical training workshops. You will hear from the foremost experts on open source search technology, commiters and developers practiced in the art and science of search. When you’re at Apache Lucene Eurocon, you can…
Even with feel me up security measures at the airport, a trip to Barcelona would be worthwhile anytime. Add a Lucene conference to boot, and who could refuse?
Seriously take advantage of this opportunity to travel this year. Next year, a U.S. presidential election year, will see rumors of security alerts, security alerts, FBI informant sponsored terror plots and the like, which will make travel more difficult.