Top Ten Reasons to Attend

10. PHILADELPHIA: BIRTHPLACE OF DEMOCRACY
Come and learn about the Founding Fathers, and the birth of our nation. Visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the Constitution Center – all just a few blocks away.

9. A WALKABLE CITY
Enjoy a walk or jog along the waterfront at Penn's Landing or stroll on some of our nation's most historic streets.

8. FINE DINING AT ITS BEST
Philadelphia is a city renowned for the number of it's fine dining establishments. You'll find a variety of cuisines to entice your taste buds.

7. SHOPPING, ANYONE?
Philly offers easy access to one of the country's largest malls (King of Prussia) and it is accessible by public transportation.

6. CHEESE + STEAK + A FRESH ROLL = A MASTERPIECE
You'll be so close to the birthplace of the cheese steak that you may just have to decide for yourself which is better – “Pat's” or “Geno's”.

5. THE CULTURAL ARTS AWAIT YOU
World-class theater, art galleries, museums, and music are only minutes away.

4. FEEL LIKE A PHILLY LOCAL
Be where "all the hippies meet" – The South Street! That's right, South Street boasts an “unconventionally imaginative and creative” array of dining options, art galleries, vintage clothing stores, and nightlife.

3. Get NEAIR some fresh AIR
This is your chance to learn what new ideas your colleagues have come up with over the past year.  The program is packed with a variety of interesting presentations!

2. POST, POSTER, POST-TEST
The poster session this year has been expanded, and posters will be up all day on Monday, with the presenters available during the "Data with a Twist" reception. The quality of these posters is very high, with everything from demos of programs and processes to award winning papers from last year.

1. NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK
Catch up with old friend and colleagues, and make new ones..you've got a
friend in Pennsylvania!