On behalf of the Conference Committee, we invite you to the 2004 Western Area Conference and Exhibition in Seattle, Washington. We are planning technical papers, symposiums, 3-day and weeklong classes and tutorials as well as memorable Social Events.

Your full registration includes a general breakfast session and keynote address, access to the exhibit room, Exhibitor Hospitality Evening, continental breakfast and box luncheon, Banquet and entertainment in the beautiful Olympic Room as well as entrance to our technical presentations.

On Monday we will begin with the Conference Chair's opening comments, a full sit down breakfast with a special guest speaker. Our classes and technical sessions will commence, and our evening will include our Exhibitor Hospitality Event.

On Tuesday, a box luncheon in our Exhibit area will be served, and an evening banquet in the Edgewater's fabulous Olympic Room, with wonderful Pacific Northwest cuisine and entertainment.

The Companion Program will consist of all the above social events and also a tour of our renowned Pike Place Market, a special "behind the scenes" look at the Seattle Aquarium, and lunch at the Space Needle. Additional excursions may be added as time and interest allows!

The well-appointed Exhibit Area will be separate from the technical talks, to avoid conflictive noise. In addition to the Hospitality Evening Monday, a continental breakfast will be available in the Exhibit area on Tuesday morning, and a box lunch on Tuesday afternoon, allowing exhibitors to be very visual to all registrants.