Wholesale/Distribution and Technology Communities Embracing Changing Technology At Inaugural Virtual Tech Fair

Gone are the days when trade show participants have to physically travel to a convention center, battle traffic, pay for parking, stand in long registration lines, scurry to food stands and rest rooms and lose valuable time spent away from the office with the debut of the Virtual Tech Fair™ hosted by the Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) July 22, 2006 -- Gone are the days when trade show participants have to physically travel to a convention center, battle traffic, pay for parking, stand in long registration lines, scurry to food stands and rest rooms and lose valuable time spent away from the office with the debut of the Virtual Tech Fair™ hosted by the Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group.

The complimentary, interactive event to be held September 12-13, takes the most successful elements of any live trade show and translates them into the virtual world of the Internet. Attendees enjoy product demos, event networking, show prizes and educational presentations from industry leaders including industry renowned Adam Fein, Ph.D., a fellow of the Distribution Research and Education Foundation who will present the keynote address “Embracing Changing Technology” — all at no cost AND in the comfort of their own office or home.

WHEN:
8 a.m. (EST) to 5 p.m. (EST), September 12-13, 2006

COST:
Complementary Admission for Pre-registrants

HOW DOES IT WORK?
To take the virtual tour of the online trade show, powered by InXpo, visit www.virtualtechfair.com.

The Fair includes both a Software Floor and Resource Floor to showcase distribution industry software and technology providers in addition to select trade associations, industry publications and technology partners.

To continue to create a “live show” feel the fair also includes a Virtual Lounge used for networking, a Prize Pavilion and an Education Center featuring hourly interactive presentations from industry experts.

TO REGISTER:
Register online at www.virtualtechfair.com

PLATINUM EXHIBITORS:
Activant, Computer Insights, Gillani, IBS, Infor, Integrated Systems Technology, Intuit Eclipse, Microsoft, Sage Software, SAP

EVENT SPONSORS:
IBM, Industrial Distribution Magazine, ID Supplier Search, Modern Distribution Management

ABOUT BROWN SMITH WALLACE CONSULTING GROUP:
St. Louis based Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group, founded in 1976, is a leader in the strategic use of technology to create competitive advantage. While other firms may bring answers based on their experience, we use our experience to help our clients find the unique answers to their unique situations. For more information visit www.virtualtechfair.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Danielle Oser 314.983.1266
Jeff Gusdorf 314.983.1208

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