I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy your day in London, enjoy attending the meeting and benefit greatly from the networking you are able to do.
I'd be interested to read your impression of the meeting.
Andrew
ps I have lots of family in the Manchester area, around Sale and Altrincham etc. It's a beautiful part of England and is one of my favourite places to visit. My first job was in Manchester where I worked for a large insurance company. Halcion Days ... I used to be 17, too
