The preliminary programme for Pittcon 2010 is now available from the Pittcon website.
The preliminary programme for Pittcon 2010 is now available from the Pittcon website.
The programme features a complete list of the short courses on offer along with their tentative dates. According to the event organizers the courses provide continuing education and professional development opportunities. Visitors to the Pittcon website can find up-to-date listings of the courses, detailed information on the content, as well as information on the instructor, time and fee for each course.
The technical programme lists the various poster sessions, symposia, workshops and awards that take place throughout the event. Exhibitor information is also provided, listing the 670+ companies who will be occupying more than 1600 booths to showcase the latest analytical laboratory instrumentation, equipment supplies and services at the show.
Information is also available on the 21st James L. Waters Annual Symposium, billed as a unique component of the technical programme. The symposium recognizes pioneers in the development of instrumentation and the important contribution of LC–MS to the world of analytical chemistry.
Go to www.pittcon.org to access the programme.
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