I've been to several DIS meets (not DIS Unplugged) here in my town. If you are shy or have some anxiety about such things, I think you'll be okay because I've never had trouble striking up a conversation with any of the DIS'ers I've met in person. Heck, all you have to do is say Hi, I'm Alexis and the only icebreaker question you need to ask is, so when's your next trip?