DAY 1 of I.B.M. Convention
Category: News Posted by: C. DENNIS SCHICK
Early Bird Registration opened at 4:30 pm Tuesday, followed at 5 pm with the opening of the Dealer's Room.
Two stellar lectures officially launched the convention at the beautiful Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.
At 7 pm was the first official event of the convention -- the EDF Distinguished Lecture, by Gary Brown.
A second lecture -- by Rick Merrill -- was given at 9 pm.
Of course there was much greeting and hugging as people arrived from around the world.
Yes, Grand Rapids, Michigan is the center of the magic world this week.
PHOTOS BY MICHAEL MESSING