Why is PAX Dev 18+?

Skylab

Hi all. New here. I couldn't find the exact place to put this discussion so I hope this forum is okay.

I'm curious on the reason PAX Dev is 18+? I can make a few assumptions on perhaps creating a professional environment, etc but just curious if there's an official reason. The reason I ask is because my brother is a dev but is 16. While he may not be at the same level of many of the devs there, I feel he could learn a lot from attending PAX Dev. He's eager to take his skills to the next level but needs that boost from an event like this.

Thanks!

shadowscout

to get an official answer you would likely need to email pax_questions@paxsite.com however as well as the assumption about professional environment it may well be a condition set by the Westin for hiring the rooms
(not sure about the US but I've seen that as a condition before in the UK when booking meeting rooms)

PAX Dev is advertised for industry professionals and college/university level students so general expectation would be that attendees are going to be over 18

Skylab

Thanks @shadowscout for the email. Unfortunately, I received somewhat of a rude and robotic response back but I understand the policy. Sounds like they may need to work on their customer service a bit. That'll teach me to question a policy that offers no explanation.