You can start online
Amen to that, Alexandru 
Actually, you don’t have to wait for the conference. It’s much better to start the interaction here on the website: this means that you will be much more effective at the conference, because more people will know you (through your mission reports and your comments) and you yourself will have a better idea of what is going on here.
Can I suggest something? Tell us your own, personal transition story by doing this mission. And then, take some time to read and comment the mission reports of others.