SC2001 Media Handout
Background on the Conference
Scientific computing and networking are fundamental drivers for today's computing revolution in e-commerce, simulation-based design, data mining and more. For more than a decade the SC conference has been the place where industry and academia meet to discuss trends and developments in these important areas. With a first-class technical program and a unique show floor (combining industry exhibits with research exhibits from many of the world's leading laboratories and universities), SC2001 (http://www.sc2001.org) remains the place to taste what is new and glimpse the future.
To break down the usual barriers between here and there, the SC2001 "Beyond Boundaries" conference (held November 10-16, 2001) will link the Denver Convention Complex with constellation sites across the U.S. and worldwide. SC2001 will be a multinational and multicultural meeting place for discussion of high-performance computing and communications ideas, and their impact on science and society.
Come to Denver, and while you are there visit Germany, Australia, and Japan.
Quick Facts about Attendees
- About 5000+ last year (similar attendance expected in 2001).
- Spent average of $3.54 million/attendee.
- Average planned spending could reach $7 million/attendee.
- Average attendee travels 1000+ miles to attend.
- For 70% of attendees, this is the only conference they will attend all year.
Story Tip: The biggest SuperComputer Center in Denver is leaving town
At SC we start with a supercomputer center that rivals the best anywhere. We set it up, de-bug it, demonstrate it to the world, tear it down, and pack it home, ALL IN ONE WEEK!
Sample photos from SC2000 are at http://www.csm.ornl.gov/SAMScience Story Tips
ENVIRONMENT - Something fishy is going on down at the dam . . .
ENVIRONMENT - Ocean's biology under spotlight . . .
HEALTH - Better CPR a heartbeat away? . . .
HEALTH - Lifesaver in the battlefield . . .
More on these, and others at http://www.csm.ornl.gov/SC2001/PRtips.html
Contact: Betsy Riley rileyba@ornl.gov, 865-574-5452
"Pitcher" for the SC2001 PR team
Oak Ridge National Laboratory