Cutting-Edge Convention Centers: America's convention centers head toward the information superhighway.

Floor-load capacities, ceiling heights, and meeting and exposition space were once the critical factors when selecting a convention center. Today, many planners are adding another criterion to the list: telecommunications capabilities. No less than any other business medium, trade shows are being transformed by the Internet, videoconferencing, and even virtual reality as show managers and exhibitors strive to enhance the tradeshow experience.