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The benefits of attending a conference and trade show far outweigh any reason not to attend. AISTech is designed to give industry attendees the opportunity to learn about the new technologies involved in today’s steel production, meet existing suppliers, network with others in the iron and steel industry and investigate new products.

AISTech 2008 promises to be one of the largest gatherings of industry personnel in the world this year. 

Top 10 Reasons to Attend AISTech in Pittsburgh:

  1. Pittsburgh International Airport - J.D. Power & Associates voted Pittsburgh among the top 15 best airports in the United States and Airport Review News ranked Pittsburgh the #1 Mid-Sized Airport for Best Concession Design and Most Unique Services.
  2. Clean and Green! - Pittsburgh is ranked among the top 10 of the World’s Cleanest Cities by Forbes magazine. The magazine recognized Pittsburgh’s transformation and overall quality of living in a study of 300 cities across the globe. Pittsburgh is also home to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the first “green” convention center in the world!
  3. America’s Most Livable City! - Find out what America’s Most Livable City is all about! Places Rated Almanac crowned Pittsburgh the best metropolitan area in the United States based on factors such as housing affordability, jobs, transportation, education, climate, crime, healthcare, recreation and ambiance.
  4. Compact, Safe, Walkable, Action-Packed - Eat, mingle, meet and stay downtown - it’s where you’ll find a sizzling mix of culture, shopping, nightlife and outstanding restaurants. The Cultural District is bustling with theater, nightlife, dining and it’s an easy walk from the Convention Center for plenty of post-meeting entertainment!
  5. Go Ahead… SHOP! - No sales tax on clothing, shoes or necessities means big savings for avid shoppers!
  6. An Architectural Gem! - Pittsburgh’s magnificent architecture attracts visitors and design buffs from around the world. You’ll want to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob and Duncan House, PPG Place and H.H. Richardson’s Allegheny County Courthouse.
  7. Artsy! - Voters at American Style magazine named Pittsburgh the Best Arts Destination Among Mid-Sized Cities. Pittsburgh also scored points among readers for The Andy Warhol Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art and smaller private art galleries.
    1. The Carnegie Museums of Art & Natural History - For one price, visitors can experience a vast collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist artwork and an impressive new exhibit, “Dinosaurs in Their Time.”
    2. The Andy Warhol Museum - The largest single-artist museum in the world! See over 4,000 works in all mediums in this one-of-a-kind museum. Capturing the style and flair of Pittsburgh native and Pop Art legend Andy Warhol, the museum presents an in-depth view of the artist’s creative life.
  8. Fun for the Whole Family! - The National Aviary, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and Sports Works are fun for everyone! Don’t miss the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Stroll through the brand new Water’s Edge exhibit and see polar bears and sea otters at one of the top children’s zoos in the country!
  9. Breathtaking Views - You’ll gasp at the nighttime view from Mount Washington overlooking Pittsburgh and understand why USA Weekend magazine ranked it as the second best view in America.
  10. Sports and Stadiums - PNC Park is listed among the Top Ten Best Ballparks in the Nation by ESPN.com. Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, also provides breathtaking views of the city skyline.