There are two panels I really want to go to, but they're scheduled at the same time. You could attend part of both. Or you can buy a tape of the one you missed. The organizing staff usually has tapes for sale of all the sessions on the final day of the convention. Check with the information desk as to when and where you can get them.
Meals are expensive.
You'd have to pay a lot more for your registration if they had a lot of group meals. Besides, there's a lot of great places to eat in Seattle. There's always a group of people about to go out to get something to eat. Ask if you can go along. However, there are probably hospitality suites somewhere.