According to CBA, 8,291 people had pre-registered for CBA International Convention as of June 21. Up 16% over total pre-registration in 2003, the number of pre-registered buying companies has improved. The overall number of pre-registered buyers is up 8%.

Also up 8% over last year is the number of non-exhibitor professional attendees that have pre-registered. However, exhibitors have pre-registered 23% fewer staff than in 2003; thus, the total number of people pre-registered is currently down 14%.

The number of international pre-registrants increased significantly compared to 2003 totals, with more than 600 registrants planning to attend.