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When the International Supercomputer Conference convenes in the Heidelberg Convention Center on June 22-24, the exhibition hall will be filled with 50 booths exhibiting the latest systems, services and applications in supercomputing. One of the expected high points of the exhibition will be IBM’s BlueGene supercomputer, a smaller version of the system currently ranked as the world’s most powerful supercomputer. Now in its 20th year, the ISC2005 Exhibition hosts 45 international exhibitors filling more than 50 booths. This extensive lineup, which will be open to attendees for 30 hours over the course of the conference, makes ISC2005 the number one European HPC exhibition event. IBM is the primary sponsor of this year’s conference. “We are excited by the prospect of IBM bringing BlueGene to Heidelberg and giving our participants a close-up view of this world-leading system,” said ISC2005 Chairman Prof. Hans Meuer of the University of Mannheim. “We have also heard about plans by other exhibitors that could make this year’s exhibition the most compelling ever.” Learn more about ISC2005, which is being held under the theme “Applications, Architectures, Trends,” at its Website. The ISC Conference opening session takes place at 10:00 Wednesday, June 22, and the exhibition, running parallel to the conference, is open to all conference attendees within the conference opening hours at no extra fee, starting at 8:30 a.m. The ISC exhibition is a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends in HPC, meeting and talking with leading international HPC manufacturers and researchers, who are showcasing their newest products and HPC-solutions. The exhibitors have been classified into 5 categories - hardware (20 exhibitors), software (8 exhibitors), interconnects (4 exhibitors), data storage (2 exhibitors), solutions (3 exhibitors) and research centers (9 exhibitors). To learn more about this year's extensive line-up of exhibitors and learn more about each exhibitor's area of expertise, please visit its Website. The conference, which is conducted in English, has a well-established reputation for presenting well-founded, precise and up-to-date information in a collegial setting. As a result, this HPC event has created a unique atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation. Last Call for Advance Registration -- Register by May 21 and Save up to 20 Percent Advance registration is now open for ISC2005. By registering before Sunday, May 22, participants can save up to 210 Euros, compared to on-site registration fees. As in the past, registration fees are structured to these categories: Regular, University, Government and Students. Complete registration information can be found at its Website. While registering for the conference, please to book your hotel room for ISC2005. Heidelberg is always a popular tourist destination, but June is a very popular season for visitors to our picturesque city. Book your room now at its Website to get the best location and rate for the conference. The annual conference is held in Heidelberg, the home of Germany's oldest university as well as a thriving modern research community.