SIGGRAPH 2006 Attracts 20,000 on East Coast

SIGGRAPH 2006, the 33rd conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, registered 19,764 artists, research scientists, developers, filmmakers, and academics from 80 countries for their conference in Boston this week. More than 230 companies exhibited, including 76 first-time exhibitors. One-third of the Exhibition was new exhibitors and attendees really appreciate seeing what was new and different.

"Returning to Boston for the first time since 1989 was met with a resounding response from the local and international community," commented John Finnegan, SIGGRAPH 2006 Conference Chair from Purdue University. "The city of Boston did a fantastic job at welcoming the computer graphics and technology community to this part of the country."

About Hall-Erickson
Hall-Erickson in 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.