Conferences:Pittcon 2006 wrap-up
Conferences: Pittcon 2006 wrap-up
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The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy(Pittcon), Pittsburgh, announced the final registration statistics for Pittcon 2006, which was held March 12-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The five-day conference and exposition was attended by 19,872 conferees and exhibitors representing over 85 countries.
The Pittcon 2006 technical program, which began on Sunday afternoon for the first time, was highlighted by the presentation of the Pittcon Heritage Award to Dr Masao Horiba of Horiba Ltd The technical program featured over 2,300 presentations, including ten additional awards to outstanding scientists,invited symposia, contributed presentations, poster sessions, short courses and workshops.
More than 1,096 exhibitors showcased their new laboratory instrumentation and products in booths and seminar rooms across 800,000 sq ft on the exhibition floor.
The 2007 Pittcon conference will be held February 25 to March 1 in Chicago. In 2008, Pittcon will be held in New Orleans.
For final statistics on Pittcon 2006 and preliminary information on Pittcon 2007, visit www.pittcon.org/, Tel: 800/825.3221 or E-mail: info@pittcon.org
