Attendees

Another milestone has been met in the ongoing renovation and enhancement of one San Diego's most iconic locations.

The original blue colored steel masts that had held up the Sails Pavilion roof since 1989 have been removed and replaced with the "next generation" that will hold up the brand new roof. A total of 10 masts were carefully removed from their position 30 feet above the exhibit floor. They serve to support the roof, and their removal required a delicate balancing act.

The prestigious American College of Surgeons Clinical Conference is making its debut at the San Diego Convention Center. The event has over 13,000 attendees, 9,000 of them are surgeons and 15 percent are international visitors.

The purpose of the conference is for surgeons to gain ongoing education, networking and learn the latest innovations in surgery.