Conventions

[12loser12]

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So a Dr I'm doing some research with wants me to attend a big conference/convention that he's presenting at. I won't be presenting, and I'm not even involved in the project he's talking about so I'll be going as a spectator only. I was wondering what is common attire for one of these things? Shirt and tie? Suit? Thanks for input, never been to something like this before.

 

[WellWornLad]

You can't go wrong with business casual. Bring a tie if you want to be on the safe side, but I doubt you'd feel out of place without it. If it were me I'd sport a jacket/no tie, but a collar is all you need.

 

[JAWSCIENCE]

People wear everything and anything at these big conferences. I've seen guys in suits and ties sitting next to guys in jeans and a slightly rumpled t-shirt. (Of course rumpled t-shirt was a big name in the field so maybe he gets a pass...).

The more dressed up types seem to be the presenters. You're fine in a collared shirt and pants.

 

[richse]

People wear everything and anything at these big conferences. I've seen guys in suits and ties sitting next to guys in jeans and a slightly rumpled t-shirt. (Of course rumpled t-shirt was a big name in the field so maybe he gets a pass...).

The more dressed up types seem to be the presenters. You're fine in a collared shirt and pants.

This is exactly right. The day I do a presentation I normally wear something nice (i.e. a button down shirt and nice pants). Every other day it's jeans and a t-shirt or sweater if its cold. The guys wandering around in suits tend to be Vendor/Industry employees.