homer111;
It may be a bit premature to be pessimistic at least as far as the Needham Conference is concerned.
I think it's purpose is fully to connect with and privately encourage institutional level investors once general presentations have been made. 

Would be somewhat detrimental to show all their cards before actually getting to that One-to-One relationship.
Retail investors will likely have to wait a bit for any positive developments arising from this venue. most likely as the next quarterly reports are available.
Ideally, there will be meaningful NR's before then.    

The 26th Annual Needham Growth Conference will feature public and private company presentations and fireside chats, thematic panels, and 1-on-1 meetings for qualified institutional, private equity, and venture capital investors.
This event will consist of both in-person and virtual days. January 17-18 were fully in-person, with no virtual option.
Meetings will be available for qualified institutional, private equity and venture capital investors throughout the week, based on company availability and investor interest.
he 26th Annual Needham Growth Conference will feature public and private company presentations and fireside chats, thematic panels, and 1-on-1 meetings for qualified institutional, private equity, and venture capital investors. This event will consist of both in-person and virtual days. January 17-18 were fully in-person, with no virtual option. Meetings will be available for qualified institutional, private equity and venture capital investors throughout the week, based on company availability and investor interest.