Just a little tip... back then there weren't many (hardly any) calligraphers in attendance. I have loose lips anyway and was talking up some ideas I had with a couple vendors. The next year one of the vendors used one of my ideas ... without me! So just be cognizant of the fact it is an industry show and everyone there is in business of some type or another.
Overall - you should have a blast! 
Erica - that's terrible! I have to start keeping a tight lip at all the networking events I attend. I have a misguided trust that everyone has good intentions, so I forget that there are people who don't have those intentions. Thanks for the words of wisdom!