In this mini episode of Ask a Decision Engineer, Michelle Florendo takes listeners behind the scenes of the 2025 Society of Decision Professionals Annual Conference in Vancouver. After years of virtual participation, Michelle finally attended in person and was amazed by the diversity of attendees who traveled from around the world to connect and learn about decision-making. From data scientists to graduate students to organizational culture experts, she interviews first-time attendees to understand what drew them to this "hidden gem" of a conference and what they hope to gain from the decision-making field. "It's as if this is some best kept secret that the people in this space don't actually want to keep a secret." — Michelle Florendo Many people don't realize there's an entire field dedicated to decision-making, complete with professionals, conferences, and academic research. In this episode, Michelle opens the door to this world by sharing voices from the 2025 Society of Decision Professionals Conference, revealing how diverse professionals from different industries and backgrounds are all united by their interest in making better decisions. This season was made possible in partnership with the Society of Decision Professionals.