FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2007

CONTACT:
Frank Skinner
Jennifer Palcher-Silliman
(404) 252-3663

HCEA 100 Bellwether Medical Meetings Report and the Global Healthcare Convention Marketing Panel Featured at HCEA’s 2007 Annual Meeting

ATLANTA — Over 50 educational sessions, including eight research studies on healthcare convention marketing and eight industry expert panel discussions, will be on tap at HCEA’s 2007 Annual Meeting to be held June 9 – 12, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
Featured research presentations include HCEA’s State-of-the-Industry report and the debut of the “HCEA 100” Index, featuring new research on 100 of the most influential medical meetings in the

United States. Other presentations include research reports on the nurse’s perception of the exhibit hall, physician surveys on the medical convention experience and healthcare market research on leading medical device and biotech companies.

Industry expert panel sessions include global healthcare convention marketing, the brand perspective on ROI and a special full-day workshop feature on healthcare exhibiting basics for those professionals new to the industry. For more information on all the panel discussions and research reports, visit www.HCEA.org.

The HCEA Annual Meeting concentrates exclusively on the needs of healthcare exhibit marketers, exhibition managers and medical meeting organizers. With the theme “Discover the Keys to Success,” this year’s Annual Meeting will continue to provide premier learning and in-depth education for a wide variety of topics.

Topics covered include something for each segment of the industry, from the pharmaceutical, medical device or association perspective, to educational sessions on personal development, results measurement/ROI and exhibiting essentials.

Specially designed sessions range from introductory workshops for professionals new to the industry to highly specialized sessions offering continued instruction for industry veterans.          
Additionally, the HCEA Exhibition includes seven unopposed hours when attendees can research the newest ideas, services and products in the industry.

The HCEA Annual Meeting also provides attendees the opportunity to earn continuing education units that apply toward the Certified Manager of Exhibits (CME) professional designation.  The Certified Manager of Exhibits program was developed by the Trade Show Exhibitors Association and is endorsed by HCEA.

The featured keynote speaker is Chip Eichelberger, former international point man for Tony Robbins, who will apply his global experience and humorous, energetic speaking style to illustrate ways to adapt and succeed in work and life.

“This is the must-attend industry event of the year for all healthcare convention marketing, exhibit management and medical meeting professionals. This year, attendees will get numerous original research reports, expert-led education and tremendous networking opportunities,” said HCEA Executive Vice President Eric Allen.

Both HCEA members and non-members are welcome to attend HCEA’s Annual Meeting. Early registration before May 11, 2007, is at greatly discounted rates. The headquarters hotel for the 2007 HCEA Annual Meeting is the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. For more information or to register, visit the HCEA website at www.hcea.org or call (404) 252-3663.

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