Pittcon Show Review - TROUBLE AHEAD?

The 61st Pittsburgh Conference & Expo took place at the Orange County Convention Centre, Orlando, Florida, between 28-5 March and International Labmate was there in full force to bring our readers the latest product launches from the show floor, the all important stats, hot topics of discussion and debate and award presentations.

Plus our visits to exhibitors stands provided valuable feedback on show success (pages 28,29,30 and 32).

Pittcon prides itself on being the leading showcase for scientific and technical innovation offering an international platform for companies to exhibit their latest product and service offerings. It has a unique blend of networking sessions, educational programmes, media offerings and the chance for customers to meet suppliers face-to-face and experience hands-on product demonstrations. It promotes informal social networking with a variety of complimentary mixers on the expo floor and the opportunity for exhibitors to hold ‘lunch & learn’ sessions for guests.

Pittcon emphasises recognising achievement with awards ranging from young investigator awards to the Pittcon Hertitage Award and the conference donates nearly a million dollars each year in the form of science equipment grants, research grants, scholarships and internships for students, awards to teachers and professors, and grants to public science centres, libraries and museums.