Just had my schedule cleared, and I may make the trip.  
What is the host hotel?  
And are there any groups, so I'm not alone.

It's at the convention center, so there is no hotel atttahed. The convention center is in Raritan Center, so if you look on the map you will see a few hotels in the complex. I'm not sure if they have availability anymore, you will have to check.  

I'll be there, but I don't know of any groups. Feel free to message or email if you want to meet up and say hi. I will be there Friday night and possibly Satruday.