This topic is about an invitation to attend an ostomy conference called "Embracing the Power of the Pouch." The event is set to take place from May 4 to May 6, 2018, at The Holiday Inn Washington Dulles in Sterling, VA. The original poster suggests that instead of organizing a separate meet-up, community members should consider attending this conference. Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by the community:

1. The conference details can be found on the website www.osgnv.org and in the Events section of the site. This is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the event.

2. The original poster plans to take and share photos from the conference. This is intended to encourage more people to attend in the future, providing a glimpse of what the event is like for those who can't make it this year.

3. A community member supports the idea of attending the conference, especially for those on the East Coast, as it should be more accessible. They also request that attendees share photos for those who are unable to travel to the event.