I fail to see what added value they might bring
They could be very useful to explaining to our management and marketing departments and so on the value of standards, particularly IETF standards. Further, because most companies focus on a small part of the Internet, they could show why the whole picture is important.
And I agree that they should not be held next to IETF meetings. Maybe once a year between meetings, or in conjunction with other "networking events" that these people might go to, such as N+I or Comnet.
--Paul Hoffman, Director --Internet Mail Consortium