There should be no “conventions” or “conferences” requiring tax payer funded travel and accomodation for govt employees PERIOD. In this day and age there is simply no need whatsoever. If that’s a deal breaker leave your f’in job because odds are your employer (we the tax payers) can do without you. If not, there will be a line at the door of folks to replace you or an “office downsized” sign on your whole department. STOP WASTING OUR MONEY YOU CORRUPT AND GREEDY BASTARDS.
They should have electronic conferences.