Just like the 1000 USD Bitcoin party, why don't we just crowdfund that party now? ;) And why wait?

I propose we set up an address, people need to post their paymentID and send 1 XMR to the address. When 1 XMR equals 1000 USD, the guy in charge cashes out the moneroj and organizes the party. You will need to fund your own transportation, but your ticked is already paid :) Maybe rpietilla could host the party at Malla? :)