A simple (and not so simple) guide to the Star Trek Convention Let's be honest; we all have different tastes and expectations when it comes to enjoying a Star Trek convention. For some, it's watching a handful of high-profile Trek stars on stage, a leisurely wander through the vendor's room, and topping the day off with a novelty t-shirt and a handful of pics as souvenirs. For others, it's an all-day, all-night, Cosplay, photo-op, shopping spree, with a healthy serving of network building and connecting with friends you see only at the convention - like summer camp for the Starfleet crowd. But whatever your tastes and convention goals, there are a few things for which you should be prepared. Uniforms: Optional The first question friends and coworkers ask me is, “What costume did you wear?” Personally, I'm not a costume guy - it doesn't happen to be my cup of (Earl Grey) tea. So if you're stressing out about finding the Trek uniform of your dreams, don'...