IEEE Visualization 2004 is the premier forum for innovations in visualization methods in science, engineering, commerce, and entertainment. This event, located at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Lake Austin, from Sunday, October 10, through Friday, October 15, brings together visualization researchers and practitioners and developers with an interest in techniques, tools, and technology. The conference will include workshops, tutorials, papers, panels, applications, posters, demos, and exhibitions.

Download a PDF file here to find out the benefits of sponsoring or exhibiting at Visualization 2004.

Why Support & Exhibit at Vis 2004?

Networking	Opportunity to meet over 800 potential customers from companies and institutions specializing in visualization from around the world.
Optimal Exhibition Times	Exhibits are scheduled to take place in a high traffic area and during times that allow the most attendees to visit.
Visibility	Exhibitor and supporter logos will be added to the conference web page and published in the advance and final program.
Recruiting Opportunities	Outstanding people knowledgeable in the latest visualization technologies attend this conference.
Versatile Registration Options	Exhibits-Only registration enables potential customers to see your products without having to register for the full conference.
Atmosphere	All of this contact takes place in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere. It is the perfect environment for getting your message across.

Categories of Supporting/Exhibiting

Companies and organizations may choose from among these categories of participation in the Visualization 2004 Conference. In the description below, 1 exhibition unit is considered to be 10 feet by 10 feet, and 2 exhibition units are considered to be 20 feet by 10 feet. Other configurations are possible. Contact us!

Supporter Gold, $5000	Two complimentary registrations for Sunday/Monday/Tuesday or conference (Wednesday-Friday)(includes proceedings, DVD, and Monday or Wednesday reception ticket). Signage recognizing the company as a conference supporter and option to display a banner with corporate logo at the receptions. Optional exhibition space size of 2 exhibition units. Recognition in printed materials under Supporter Gold; and optionally under Exhibitor.
Supporter, $2500	One complimentary registration for Sunday/Monday/Tuesday or conference (Wednesday-Friday)(includes proceedings, DVD, and Monday or Wednesday reception ticket). Signage recognizing the company as a conference supporter. Optional exhibition space size of 1 exhibition unit. Recognition in printed materials under Supporter and optionally under Exhibitor.
Non-Profit Supporter, $500	Exhibitor registration (includes Wednesday reception ticket). Optional exhibition space size of 1 exhibition unit Recognition in printed materials listed under Supporter and optionally under Exhibitor.
Publisher, $500	Exhibitor registration (includes Wednesday reception ticket). Exhibition space size of 1 exhibition unit Recognition in printed materials listed under Exhibitor.
Academic Institution Exhibitor, No Fee	Exhibition space size of 1 exhibition unit (in the exhibit area or the Interactive Demonstrations Lab). Recognition in printed materials listed under Exhibitor.

Deadlines

Organizations wishing to apply to exhibit or sponsor at Visualization 2004 should send e-mail requests to the Exhibition Chairs listed below by September 10, 2004. Payment is due on September 24, 2004. Commitments received prior to July 16, 2004 will assure company listings in both the Advanced and Final Programs, while those received by August 20, 2004 will appear in the Final Program.

Exhibitor Information

General info on shipping items to the Conference Hotel in Austin:

1. All shipments should be received no earlier than October 8th.
2. All shipments received will be held in the Hyatt purchasing department.
3. Address all shipments to:

   	Hyatt Regency Hotel
   	208 Barton Springs
   	Austin, Texas 78704 USA
   	Tel: +1-512-477-1234

4. If you are a publisher who will have an unmanned table, and you'd like your material returned, please include information on return shipping. Note that you will need to cover the cost of returning material to you after the conference.

If you have a flyer or other information sheet that you'd like to have included in the registration packet that all attendees will be getting, you can send it to the same address, but also send an e-mail to Barb Fossum (bfossum@nsf.gov) and Mike Bailey (mjb@sdsc.edu indicating:

	Name of person shipping
	Contact phone number
	Method of shipment (FedEx, UPS, or whatever)
	Tracking number

They should arrive at the hotel between October 13 and 17, as the student volunteers will be stuffing the registration packets on the 18th. Past registration counts have been between 650 and 800, so you can use that information to decide how many flyers to send.

More Information

For more information regarding supporting and/or exhibiting at Visualization 2004 please contact:

Mike Bailey, Exhibits Co-Chair Vis 2004
San Diego Supercomputer Center
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0505
858-534-5142 Fax: 858-534-5152
mjb@sdsc.edu

Barbara Fossum, Exhibits Co-Chair Vis 2004
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1122
Arlington, VA 22230
703-292-8962 Fax: 703-292-9060
bfossum@nsf.gov