A/E/C systems show wows D.C. crowd

A/E/C SYSTEMS 2000, a computer hardware and software show for the entire design and construction industry, hosted 16,236 attendees June 5-8 at the Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, a substantial increase over last year's show in Los Angeles. The crowded conference, along with the 245-vendor

"I believe we proved once again that A/E/C SYSTEMS is the premier information technology event for the entire design and construction industry, and that we're committed to focusing on the ever evolving and expanding needs and interests of the industry," says Philip McKay, Managing Director, A/E/C SYSTEMS International. "This is only the beginning of what our attendees and exhibitors can expect from A/E/C SYSTEMS events in years to come."

Comprehensive Conference and Captivating Keynotes More than 2,700 attended the targeted conference program of seven tracks: Internet, Architecture, Civil Design, Construction, Facilities Management, A/E Firm Management, IT and Technical Information Management, and GIS/Mapping. Industry leaders drew capacity filled rooms at sessions such as "E-Commerce in the Construction Industry," "Design and Delivery in an Electronic World," "Project Collaboration on the Internet," "Effective Internet Applications for AECs;' and "Mobile Architecture."