Shame you'll be in Europe (Nordic Countries) that second week in August. SELEM is August 8th through the 13th this year.
One thing you may want to change is your itinerary around August 21st. There is a solar eclipse that day, and the path of totality will cut a swath through the US from Oregon to South Carolina. That's something worth traveling to see, I would think...
If you and
Zerowaitstate can somehow merge your travel schedules so the two of you can be available in late October in the south eastern portion of the US, I would be happy to organize a Florida Laser Enthusiast's Meeting (FLEM) for you guys... Typically we get 15-20 people to attend a FLEM, but with a few international visitors we might see an increase in attendance!
(Bonus: FLEM is always free to attend.)
Adam