As a long-time C aficionado, part-time wanna-be language-lawyer, and just general supporter and fan, the fact that there is no C conference was interesting. I g

As a long-time C aficionado, part-time wanna-be language-lawyer, and just general supporter and fan, the fact that there is no C conference was interesting. I guess I knew that, because if there was such a conference I would have known, at least I would like to think that. On the other hand I've never been to a programming language conference (probably self-fulfilling by being primarily a C programmer at heart) so it's not "a thing" for me. Anyway, some things I think would make for interesting content at such a conference, should one decide to exist: Modern C. It would be useful with practical down-to-earth comparison between C the way (I feel) many think it "should" be written, i.e. C89-style with lots of worry that the compiler may be broken, and something more modern/sensible. Standard directions. Some kind of survey-style talk trying to both summarize known interests covered by the committe now, and also perhaps polling the audience for input about where C needs to go. Compiler architect's thoughts. Get the major compiler writers in a panel, have them talk about how various language (mis)features affect their ability to write good compilers, and what changes would help with that, if any. Code sight-seeing. Just having a few knowledgable folks navigate some well-known codebases on a projector with commentary/analysis would be very interesting I think, both to see how others have solved things, and perhaps spot problems/possible improvements. Must be done respectfully of course. Now I almost feel as if I miss that conference. :/ More ideas, anyone? (Edited for typos and grammar)