ATLANTA - Experts, gurus and other "bright stars" with the expertise and experience to educate healthcare convention and exhibition marketing professionals are invited to propose their presentation ideas to the Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA) for its 2004 Annual Meeting.

The Annual Meeting, which will be held June 12-15, in Austin, Texas, is themed "Bright Stars in the Lone Star." HCEA's Annual Meeting is the only educational conference in North America each year that focuses solely on the unique needs of healthcare exhibit marketers.

Deadline for submission of curriculum ideas is October 20, 2003.

For an official curriculum form, visit www.hcea.org or contact HCEA Headquarters at 404-252-3663. All submissions will be considered by HCEA's Annual Meeting Committee.

HCEA is the only association solely dedicated to improving the effectiveness of all conventions, meetings and exhibitions for the healthcare industry. HCEA represents more than 700 member organizations involved in healthcare exhibitions and conventions.

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