QUOTE (Rommel @ Nov 21 2009, 12:55 PM)

Perhaps run a registration for a Respawn LAN 850 and see if you can get a huge room in the Exhib building or something similar. Not as an official event, but to see if you could:
a ) Get the interest
b ) Get the needed funds
It has always been a keen discussion point amongst those of us who help run the event. We want to run a BDI (Big Day In) style event again.
In response to point B] - Can we use your bank account ?

Trust me, this is something we all want to happen, but the GFC screwed everything. Some sponsors who do what they do, can barely pay for a coffee let alone give us moneys!
Historical Fact:
Shafted LAN ran a 550 player event back many years ago in this exact venue. It was pretty interesting but that was back when 400w power supply was like "whoa epic". Exactly like Tank and Squiddy have said, Power is the biggest constraint and since most systems are running at least 800w this well, makes it harder and harder to do.