You don't have to be an employee of the organization; just it's designated representative at the convention.
Enter your travel expenses under Deductions & Credits > Charitable Donations > Mileage and Travel Expenses.
This is reported on Schedule A for Itemized Deductions.
Here's more info from the IRS on Charity-Related Travel.
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