I'm disappointed by the 'small fee' (for the London, UK edition) which is actually £50 (no small fee) especially as I attended last year and as a result engaged with the Redgate sales team regarding database-monitoring tools.

My employer will grant the time but they won't pay for the privilege and that will affect my ability to attend this year especially if you consider the cost of getting there too.

As the fee is intended to ensure attendance, will this be refunded (in kind) at the event?