Sounding Out An Idea

[anaxcrosswords]

Most of you will be unaware, but in crosswordland we have occasional get-togethers, usually 3-4 times a year, where solvers and setters meet. These are typically at favoured pubs, and to be honest are just an excuse to mingle and drink.
Today I had the (ridiculous, to me) idea of an annual event that takes the concept much further, with solving / setting workshops, Q&A sessions, retail stands for dictionaries, crossword books etc, maybe even incorporating the Times Crossword Championship. I thought the idea a bit bonkers, but many of my cryptic crossword colleagues seem to think otherwise.
I just want to throw the idea out there to gauge how crossword fans feel about the idea. If there was an all-ticket event spread over 2 days, maybe costing around £15 (but sweetened with discounts for book purchases), is it the sort of thing you'd be interested in? Meeting setters, meeting solvers, learning about crosswords?
I'd be very grateful for any feedback.

[anaxcrosswords]

Thanks Chris. Nice ideas.
I wouldn't put my name behind it though - probably look for a sponsor like Waterstones, something with kudos.