PITTCON Conference & Expo

PITTCON 2010 was held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando this year and thousands of scientists attended the show to take a look at the latest lab instruments, learn about new equipment and network face to face with vendors and other colleagues.

PITTCON is the world’s annual premier Conference and Exposition on laboratory science and is one of the industry’s top 200 trade shows. This Conference is intended to serve as a strategic showcase for the world-wide scientific community. The PITTCON 2010 trade show was organized by The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy.

SmartSource Rentals was recognized at this year’s event for outstanding service. In addition, Senior Account Manager Bill Deutsch was honored as the 2010 Rookie Contractor of the year for his involvement in the technology rental solutions and logistics. This was SmartSource’s first year of involvement with this trade show and we were very happy to work with show management to keep the conference fresh, inviting and successful.

Some of the technology rental equipment and solutions provided by SmartSource included:

Nearly 200 Computers - installed & networked
Over 50 large format Monitors
Digital Signage
Digital Document Library
High Speed Copy Machines
Multiple Projectors flown from a Truss
Plasma Displays & Computer work station (exhibitor)
Interactive Touch Screen Kiosk with Flight Departure Info

Some of the areas served at the conference included computer labs, exhibit floor technology parks, digital signage for technical sessions including an overall meeting room agenda reader board, product locators and cyber cafes. Additionally the SmartSource team provided exhibit support to numerous exhibits.

From the exhibit component, SmartSource provided technology for one of the more high profile exhibits, the Waters Corporation. This exhibit incorporated multiple projectors flown from truss projecting images on a double-sided 25’ kiosk. Additionally, the booth had individual demo areas which utilized 10 plasmas and 14 computer work stations.

A high profile and complex event such as PITTCON exemplifies the range and depth of technology solutions and services that SmartSource can offer.  works with show management, exhibitors and other stake holders to make sure any event turns out successful. The 2010 PITTCON Conference was held March 1-4, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, attracting nearly 17,000 attendees and 1200 exhibits.

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