I watched a few sessions each morning. I found the panel discussions interesting even though I wanted to have more depth/detail. I was watching alone (because getting together for 4am breakfast isn't popular in NZ), so there was no hype. No chance to talk or meet people.
The stale, pale male demographic was evident to me too ( and I fit into that group! ). That says to me that the product isn't getting out enough. It needs to make some new friends.