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Is it bad form to bring your partner to a conference with you?

I’m a grad student and just got my first conference proposal accepted. The conference is being held in a somewhat touristy city that’s in driving distance, and my partner would love to come with me, as he’s never seen it. 

Of course he would occupy himself during the conference sessions and such, but would like to grab dinner with me, see a museum, etc. I’ve never been to a conference, so I don’t really know what’s frowned upon and what isn’t. Would it be bad to bring him with me and enjoy some sightseeing together in my downtime? Or is that a no-no?
gpt
Definitely allowed, but make sure you leave time for networking after the conference. As long as your partner understands those expectations, this works really well - and it's so nice to come back to the hotel after a long day of conferencing to your SO!