COE Fall 2002 Conference & TechniFair Update

Vision into Practice…Ahead of the Curve
September 29 - October 2, 2002
Tampa, Florida

At the upcoming fall event, market leaders and senior IBM-PLM and Dassault Systemes executives will be on-hand to share their real-world experiences and to bring you the latest product updates in the general session line-up. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to work hand-in-hand with Dassault Systemes and IBM-PLM developers and voice their own needs and requirements in the development of future software releases through COE's Development Planning Council sessions. Then, the most pressing questions and concerns are addressed on product process, functionality, systems, support, and implementation through nearly 200 user-focused training and educational breakout sessions.

With exciting presentations from top industry experts and executives, development and breakout sessions from more than 40 companies, advanced product demonstrations, invaluable hands-on training, special informal networking events with peers from around the world and top Dassault Systemes/IBM-PLM reps, and the wall-to-wall showcase of the latest tools and utilities in the TechniFair, COE Fall 2002 is the largest, most comprehensive, international event dedicated to Dassault Systemes technology available. Enhance your professional development and register online by August 16th to save $325!

Stay tuned to COE NewsNet for more details on easy online registration, and to view the full conference program, including up-to-the-minute info on speakers, sessions, special events, and special hotel and travel discounts.

Last Chance to Speak at the COE Fall 2002 Conference & TechniFair!

Last Chance to Speak at the COE Fall 2002 Conference & TechniFair!

Time is running out to submit your presentation idea to become a speaker at the COE Fall 2002 Conference & TechniFair. This is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and get instant feedback from your peers. In addition to instant industry recognition, speakers will see their presentations posted on the COE Web site and the post-conference CD-ROM mailed out to the more than 1,200 attendees. Plus all presenters receive a special gift and certificate of achievement from COE.

Visit http://www.coe.org/events/call.cfm to submit your presentation idea. Deadline is June 5, 2002 so act now!

SMARTEAM Joins COE

SMARTEAM Corporation, leading provider of innovative product lifecycle collaboration solutions and COE, announced the official addition of SMARTEAM to the COE forum.

"The addition of SMARTEAM as a core member of the COE organization, now means that SMARTEAM users can enjoy the varying benefits available exclusively to COE members, including education at the biannual COE Conference & Technifair, access to Web-based online discussion forums, subscription to CATIA Solutions and COE NewsNet, networking opportunities with industry counterparts and SMARTEAM and Dassault Systemes executives," says Phil Harrison, president of COE. "COE will provide SMARTEAM users a collaborative forum that drives innovation and maximizes productivity needed to stay competitive in the ever-evolving PLM industry."

"SMARTEAM has been active in COE for a number of years and we are extremely pleased to now become an active member of the organization," says Avinoam Nowogrowski, SMARTEAM's CEO. "SMARTEAM looks forward to the continuous development of the relationship with COE and its members which currently includes SMARTEAM users from various industries throughout the world."