Three exhibit halls—Hall A in the South Building, Hall B in the North Building and Hall D in the Lakeside Center—will now house the Technical Exhibition. The education exhibit and scientific poster area, called the Lakeside Learning Center, will move down a level to Hall E, across from the main entrance to the Arie Crown Theater.

The new configuration provides access to technical exhibits in any of the three buildings and is intended to reduce the need to trek long distances across McCormick Place, said Jonathan Alexander, M.D., chair of the RSNA Technical Exhibits Committee.

"We're looking to create a uniform experience in each of the exhibit halls," said Dr. Alexander. "The largest exhibitors will be distributed among the three halls, along with a mix of smaller and mid-size exhibitors. Attendees can choose the hall nearest their educational activities and see a balanced selection of products and equipment.

"The layout will also give exhibitors and attendees more—and more accessible—space," Dr. Alexander continued. "The aisles will be wider and more navigable to accommodate the increasing complexity of the displays."

Bistro RSNA Offers Improved Dining Experience

Dr. Alexander said attendees should find mealtimes more pleasant as well, with more floor space in each of the exhibit areas and Lakeside Learning Center reserved for food vendors and seating. The new dining option, known as Bistro RSNA, will be uniform in all four halls and give attendees the option of purchasing a meal from a kiosk or a one-price buffet.

The Lakeside Learning Center will also be closer to lecture rooms and directly across from the Arie Crown Theater, where plenary sessions including the President's Address, annual orations, Sunday Image Interpretation Session and special symposia take place.

"There will also be a direct escalator from Hall D down to the scientific exhibit and poster area, for quicker access between the two," Dr. Alexander said.

The RSNA Technical Exhibition has grown colossally since its inception in 1919, offering attendees the opportunity to witness a panoply of advances in radiologic technology. Each year, the displays have become more creative and more spectacular, said Dr. Alexander.

"We have had record square footage for the exhibitors—over 500,000 square feet (49,749 square meters)—and a record number of exhibitors the last two years," he said. "The trend seems to be continuing upward this year as well. Adding a third space will continue to improve the overall experience for everyone. We are excited to see the new arrangement in action."

The RSNA Technical Exhibition, moving into three halls this year, continues to set new records. Last year's exhibition featured 535,000 square feet (49,749 square meters) and 757 exhibitors.

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