SC|05 Features Record-Breaking Exhibition. More space reserved by exhibitors than ever before

SC|05 had more exhibitors utilizing more space than ever before when 250 exhibitors reserved more then 100,000 square feet for the exhibition. SC|05 was held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle.

"It's a reflection that the industry is recognizing that we are the conference for high-performance computing," said Exhibits Chair, Becky Verastegui of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. After selling out the exhibit halls, Hall-Erickson began selling exhibit space in the ballroom adding another 12,000 square feet of exhibit space on the upper level of the convention center.

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates, one of the most pivotal figures in computing history, delivered an inspiring keynote address at the SC|05 Conference in Seattle.

About Hall-Erickson
Hall-Erickson is a leading exposition management company that provides trade show, conference and event management services to associations and publications. Hall-Erickson's mission is to produce successful events with an uncompromising commitment to professionalism, integrity, and quality. Founded in 1952, Hall-Erickson's roots trace back to the 1930's in Chicago. Hall-Erickson currently manages exhibitions and conferences in various industries in exhibit facilities across the country, including 4 Tradeshow Week "Top 200" events. These events range in size from 20,000 to 600,000 net square feet and are attended by more than 300,000 people from around the world. For more information, please visit, www.heiexpo.com or call 800.752.6312.