Here’s the general shape of the meeting

Number of attendees: about 3,000

Number of presenters, including poster authors: 2,200

Number of days: 6

Temperature in Milwaukee: 78 °F (26°C)

Press room hospitality: RC Cola

Younger attendee uniform: button up shirt, khakis

Older attendee uniform: vaguely Hawaiian print polo in earth tones, khakis

Chic accessory: last year’s tote bag

Here’s the general shape of the meeting

Number of attendees: about 3,000

Number of presenters, including poster authors: 2,200

Number of days: 6

Temperature in Milwaukee: 78 °F (26°C)

Press room hospitality: RC Cola

Younger attendee uniform: button up shirt, khakis

Older attendee uniform: vaguely Hawaiian print polo in earth tones, khakis

Chic accessory: last year’s tote bag