Four Unexpected Delights from the RSNA23 Exhibit Hall

The exhibit hall of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual conference is always a sight to behold. Not only is there a unique mixture of imaging equipment and software, but there are booths and attendees from numerous countries in Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is the most international conference on my calendar. The 2023 RSNA annual conference (#RSNA23) did not disappoint and there were four unexpected delights from the exhibit hall: Energy from attendees The return of VR A high-performance race car Toys Positive Attendee Energy The most unexpected delight from the RSNA23 exhibit hall was the energy in the building. It was palpable. In the prior two years, the exhibit hall lacked energy. There was no buzz. It was almost like the industry was waiting for something. Yes, there were more attendees this year vs 2022, but it was not the size of the crowd that stood out, it was the energy. As I walked the aisles, I could see more smiling faces and more deal-making. This was a very encouraging sign for 2024. VR + Radiology Making a Comeback? Back in 2018 one of the hottest technologies in the exhibit hall was Virtual + Augmented Reality. Almost every vendor has some form of this technology on display. It was fun to see people manipulating images and scans in thin air. In 2021 and 2022, however, VR almost disappeared from the exhibit hall, but it made a comeback this year. I counted more than 10 booths that prominently featured VR technology including Luxsonic Im...
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