Frontline Solutions Conference & Expo - September 27-29, 2005, Chicago, Illinois; Premier Event for RFID, Auto-ID and Data Management Technologies and Solutions

Business Wire, May 3, 2005

CHICAGO -- Advanstar Communications Inc.

What:    Frontline Solutions Conference & Expo (www.frontlineexpo.com)
         is the world's largest industry forum focused on the
         application of Auto-ID and information management
         technologies and solutions, including radio frequency
         identification (RFID) technology.  Frontline Solutions is
         focused on the needs of manufacturers in automotive,
         aerospace, healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical devices, food
         electronics, retail, consumer products and government.

Why:     Frontline Solutions hosts close to 5,000 attendees and 150
         exhibitors showcasing the latest automatic identification and
         supply chain mobility solutions, education and networking
         opportunities. The show also offers a content-rich conference
         that includes end-user case studies and best practices for
         future implementations.

When:    September 27 - 29, 2005

Where:   Navy Pier; Chicago, Illinois

Who:     RFID, Auto-ID and Data Management Professionals
         Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
         Exhibiting Technology and Solution Providers

Additional Information
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Media:   Members of the press or analyst community can register for
         complimentary participation by contacting John Taylor at:
         john@affectstrategies.com, 212-398-9680 x 145.

About Advanstar Communications Inc.

Frontline Solutions Conference & Expo is produced by Advanstar Technology Group, a division of Advanstar Communications, Inc (www.advanstar.com). Based in New York, NY, Advanstar is a worldwide business information company serving specialized markets with high quality information resources and integrated marketing solutions. Advanstar has 77 business magazines, 19 directories, 7 electronic publications, 54 tradeshows and 40 conferences, numerous Web sites, and a wide range of print and electronic direct marketing, database and reference products and services. Advanstar serves targeted market sectors including the automotive, beauty, e-learning, call center, digital media, entertainment/ marketing, healthcare, fashion & apparel, pharmaceuticals, powersports, science, telecommunications and travel/ hospitality industries. The Company has roughly 1,500 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.